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Diamond Deals at Warsaw's Le Regina

Where: Ul. Koscielna 12, Warsaw, Poland, 00-218

We went looking for a place to stay in the Polish capital, Warsaw, and we think that Le Regina will suit us pretty well. Apart from coming up at numero uno on the TripAdvisor ratings, Le Regina just looks cool. It was even named the most prestigious hotel in Poland by Forbes magazine.

It could be a little on the pretentious side, but Le Regina is housed in a gorgeoous Old Town building in central touristy Warsaw, and it's got everything you need from free wireless internet to a pool and sauna. It's nearly too much and there's a chance you'll stay inside instead of exploring Warsaw.

Le Regina is small--just 61 rooms--but still has a plethora of package deals to drag in the customers. We like the Warsaw Diamonds Package which gives you extra-luxury during your stay, including limousine pick-up and special dinner; but it's only valid for stays of 2 nights or longer and you have to arrive on Friday or Saturday. The Diamonds deal will set you back 265 Euro for a double.

[Photo: Tershes]

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Amazing Race 11 Hotel Update: Warsaw

Where: Al. Jana Pawla II 21, Warsaw, Poland, 00-854

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Last night's Amazing Race All-Star episode was a two-hour spectacular that we didn't have to sit through. Luckily, our sibling Jaunted did and wrote down everything that happened. (Unfortch, we still have to sit through Tori and Dean's ridiculous reality show)

In the first challenge, the Racers landed in Warsaw, Poland where they had to choose between either "tuning pianos or hauling and x-raying mannequins." (i.e. running out of challenge ideas.)

The hipppest place to stay is probably the Hotel Rialto which is the city's first boutique hotel. But if you're looking for a more mainstream stop to relax (hauling mannequins gets tiring) and a place that has ironing boards, the Westin Warsaw in the city's business district is a reasonable stop.

You'll be able to use your SPG points here, as well as expect all the comforts of a Westin Hotel and you'll even learn about Polish pierogies as part of the hotel's unwind program.

Room rates average around $175 and gets pretty kickass reviews. The one thing it might not be good for is an "amazing honeymoon." Then again, who would go to Warsaw for a honeymoon?

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Flickr Photo: Tub at the Rialto

Where: MOT Sp. z o.o. Wilcza, Warsaw, Poland, 66/68

Hotel bathtubs are all the rage these days so here is a shot of the tub at Hotel Rialto in Warsaw, Poland.

Bradomir's photo stream has some more candid shots of the hotel if you are interested in staying there. Or if you are picky about what toiletries the hotel offers its guests.

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Another Notch In Hilton's Bedpost

The Hiltonization of the world continues in Poland. The Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Center will be the first Hilton in the country, and is slated to open in Autumn of 2006.

Along with a convention center, there will also be a spa, health club, and casino. All 314 rooms come equipped with all the bells and whistles: flat screen TV, with satellite cable, high speed internet, individually controlled air-conditioning.

Now, we just need to find out who's traveling to Poland.

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Hotel Rialto Photo Review

Where: Wilcza 73, Warsaw, Poland

Remember Hotel Rialto in Warsaw?

Well, Flickr member brandomir of Vagablond.com did a little photo review on the place.

Here is his summary in words:

·   Bed in the room at Hotel Rialto. Mattress was nice. Linens a bit thin but of good quality.

·   Flat panel LCD television with full tv package. DVD player, CD player, radio.

·   8" rain shower head. Feels good.

Yeah, the words alone make it sound a like a caveman reviewed this place.  Do yourself a favor and check out all his Rialto photos and commentary.

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Warsaw Is No Prague

Where: Wilcza 73, Warsaw, Poland

Whatever you do, don't call Warsaw "the new Prague." The city does not want to cash in by marketing themselves as a cheap Eastern European alternative for parsimonious westerners, instead, Warsaw is aiming to become a true cultural capital.

Ya know if you wanna be a cultural capital you gots to have a hot boutique hotel, right?  The 44 room Hotel Rialto is Warsaw's first boutique hotel.  The property doesn't skimp on amenities--flat-screen tvs, cd players, heated towel racks, marble floor, and spacious stone baths all make the Rialto a top notch Warsaw crash pad.  

What else?  You can snag a room for around $120 US dollars, and the Rialto has a young, eager to please staff, plus the property is the only boutique game in town.  

So what is missing?  An ironing board in the rooms.  Then again, who has time for ironing while touring through Eastern Europe?

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