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Hotel Pietryna

★★★★ 40 Piotrkowska
9.5
Booking score
4.9
Google rating
488
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2022
Built / renovated
3+
Highest floor guests reported
3%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2022 ·Location 4.9
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Verdict

Is Hotel Pietryna Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.5/10 Booking.com4.9/5 Google488 reviews read4-star

As of 3 October 2026, 488 guest reviews give Hotel Pietryna 9.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location directly on Piotrkowska Street in the heart of Łódź with immediate access to shops, restaurants, museums, and attractions—yet the hotel remains surprisingly quiet and peaceful despite central position. 187 reviews.

Pest check

Bed Bugs and Pest Reports at Hotel Pietryna — What 488 Reviews Say

None of the 488 guest reviews we read for Hotel Pietryna mention bed bugs, cockroaches, mice or other pests.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel Pietryna: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Catastrophic overbooking incident where confirmed reservations were cancelled without proper notice on arrival day with a young child, causing family distress and forcing them to find alternative accommodation despite hotel's false explanations.
  • Thin interior walls and poor sound insulation allowing guests to hear neighbors' conversations, footsteps, and hallway noise throughout the night despite claims of 'excellent isolation'. 9 reviews
  • Unresponsive and incompetent staff unable or unwilling to address guest inquiries, HVAC malfunctions (heating/cooling systems not working), and providing inadequate technical support or solutions. 3 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Room 304 (ventilation shaft from ground-floor Żabka store creates persistent fan noise)
  • Rooms facing Piotrkowska street (traffic, early morning noise, alarm sounds, street cleaning)
  • Any room with thin wall to corridor (hallway noise significant issue)
What guests praise

Hotel Pietryna Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel Pietryna sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptional location directly on Piotrkowska Street in the heart of Łódź with immediate access to shops, restaurants, museums, and attractions—yet the hotel remains surprisingly quiet and peaceful despite central position. 187 reviews
  • Beautifully restored historic kamienica (tenement building) blending authentic architectural character and period details with modern, high-quality furnishings and contemporary design sensibilities. 156 reviews
  • Consistently praised breakfasts offering exceptional variety, quality, and freshness with extensive sweet and savory options, Polish specialties, fresh juices, and multiple coffee preparation methods. 178 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel Pietryna?

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  • Rooms facing internal courtyard/green backyard
  • Rooms without Piotrkowska street exposure
  • Third floor rooms noted as relatively quiet
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel Pietryna

We read 488 public guest reviews of Hotel Pietryna, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-10-03. If you represent Hotel Pietryna and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional location directly on Piotrkowska Street in the heart of Łódź with immediate access to shops, restaurants, museums, and attractions—yet the hotel remains surprisingly quiet and peaceful despite central position. (187×)
Beautifully restored historic kamienica (tenement building) blending authentic architectural character and period details with modern, high-quality furnishings and contemporary design sensibilities. (156×)
Consistently praised breakfasts offering exceptional variety, quality, and freshness with extensive sweet and savory options, Polish specialties, fresh juices, and multiple coffee preparation methods. (178×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Catastrophic overbooking incident where confirmed reservations were cancelled without proper notice on arrival day with a young child, causing family distress and forcing them to find alternative accommodation despite hotel's false explanations. (1×)
Thin interior walls and poor sound insulation allowing guests to hear neighbors' conversations, footsteps, and hallway noise throughout the night despite claims of 'excellent isolation'. (9×)
Unresponsive and incompetent staff unable or unwilling to address guest inquiries, HVAC malfunctions (heating/cooling systems not working), and providing inadequate technical support or solutions. (3×)
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Parking note. Problematic — On-site parking is extremely tight and often full, requiring narrow maneuvering; alternative paid parking 700m away; many guests struggle to secure a spot.
Guest sentiment — 488 rated reviews
97% positive (473)2% neutral (8)1% negative (7)

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What guests report

View
Rooms facing internal courtyard are quiet with garden views; rooms facing Piotrkowska street have vibrant city views but potential traffic noise
Bed & mattress
Exceptionally comfortable premium mattresses with quality linens; consistently praised as superior to much more expensive hotels
Bathroom & water
Generally spacious and clean with quality toiletries; some reports of weak shower pressure and lack of heating; unique purple color scheme in some rooms
Wi-Fi
Full free WiFi available and reliable throughout hotel; password sometimes not communicated at check-in
Breakfast
Exceptional quality and variety; extensive sweet/savory options, Polish specialties, fresh juices, premium coffee; worth the 75 PLN per person fee but not included in room rate
AC / heating
Unreliable—reports of heating systems taking excessive time to warm rooms, noisy operation when running; some rooms reported very cold in winter

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Local knowledge

Request a room facing the internal courtyard/green backyard for guaranteed quiet sleep, avoiding Piotrkowska street-facing rooms with potential traffic and early morning noise.
Book on-site parking (55-60 PLN/day) in advance as spaces are extremely limited and often unavailable by evening arrival; free guarded alternative lot is 700m away.
Arrive with car before 6pm to secure a parking spot in the cramped on-site courtyard garage, or plan to use the separate paid parking facility.
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Rooms facing internal courtyard/green backyard
  • Rooms without Piotrkowska street exposure
  • Third floor rooms noted as relatively quiet
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Room 304 (ventilation shaft from ground-floor Żabka store creates persistent fan noise)
  • Rooms facing Piotrkowska street (traffic, early morning noise, alarm sounds, street cleaning)
  • Any room with thin wall to corridor (hallway noise significant issue)
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 20% of reviews mention design
  • Beautifully restored historic kamienica with modern-classic styled rooms blending old-world charm with contemporary sensibilities
  • Thoughtfully curated artwork throughout (including hidden flies in paintings as playful Easter eggs), minimalist elegant interiors with attention to every detail
  • Distinctive color choices including notable fioletowa (purple) bathroom fixtures; glass-roofed Oranżeria restaurant with winter-garden ambiance
Gym & fitness Basic
  • Small fitness corner with minimal equipment
  • Very limited workout space
Family facilities
  • Dedicated children's playroom on third floor with board games, books, Nintendo gaming system, toys
  • Kids' bathroom in playroom area
  • Special children's breakfast plates with fairy-tale motifs and themed dishes
  • Free kids' room with chill-out space, library section, games available to all guests

Rooms & categories

6 room types
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Twin Standard
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Double King Size Bed
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Standard Double Room, Balcony
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Double Superior King Bed
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Double Deluxe King Bed
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Standard Single Room(outdoor View)
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Questions about Hotel Pietryna

How is Hotel Pietryna rated?
Hotel Pietryna scores 9.5/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel Pietryna?
HotelShortlist analysed 488 guest reviews for Hotel Pietryna to build this verified profile.
Is Hotel Pietryna a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Hotel Pietryna is a 4-star property in Łódź.
What do guests love about Hotel Pietryna?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptional location directly on Piotrkowska Street in the heart of Łódź with immediate access to shops, restaurants, museums, and attractions—yet the hotel remains surprisingly quiet and peaceful despite central position.
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How Hotel Pietryna Compares to Other Łódź Hotels

Hotel Pietryna: Booking.com 9.5/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Łódź:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-10-03.