Review: The Westin Warsaw

The Westin Warsaw in Poland is located among several skyscrapers in the capital's business district, offering 364 rooms including 16 suites complete with meeting, dining and fitness facilities. It appears to be a popular hotel among business travellers, with many companies like JP Morgan and Deloitte situated adjacent to the hotel. It is also a good hotel for leisure travellers; it is slightly further from the old town but still accessible as Rondo train station is a mere two-minute walk away.

The Westin Warsaw with a city tram in the foreground
The Westin Warsaw with a city tram in the foreground

The surrounding business district
The surrounding business district

Entrance of the Westin Warsaw
Entrance of the Westin Warsaw

Near the reception area
Hotel interior

The 20-storey is served by glass elevators offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area. On the lower floors are 1,430 sqm (15,400 sqft) of meeting space, including the 500-capacity Copernicus Ballroom which has a high ceiling that ranks among the tallest in Warsaw. On the other floors are the guest rooms, gym, and club lounge.

Panoramic glass elevators serving the 20 floors
Panoramic glass elevators serving the 20 floors


Entering the elevator
Entering the elevator

View from the elevator
View from the glass elevator

Elevator lobby
Elevator lobby

Seating near the elevator lobby
Seating at the elevator lobby

Rooms

The rooms were last refurbished in 2017. Standard guest rooms are 27 sqm (291 sqft), executive rooms 30 sqm, and executive suites are about 50 sqm.

King bed
King bed

Work desk
Work desk

Inward view
Room interior

A welcome snack was offered alongside complimentary bottled water. There is no coffee machine but a kettle is provided. The minibar comes fully stocked with chilled beverages and snacks.

Welcome snack
Welcome snack

Water and coffee facilities
Water and coffee facilities

Minibar
Minibar with chilled beverages and snacks

View from the room
View from the room

The bathroom comes with a bathtub and amenities supplied by Italy-branded Oliva del Mediterraneo which is made with organic olive oil.

Bathroom
Bathroom

Bath amenities supplied by Oliva del Mediterraneo
Bath amenities supplied by Oliva del Mediterraneo

Westin Club Lounge

The executive club lounge is located on the 19th floor offering snacks and drinks throughout the day. The cocktail hour from 6pm to 8pm was a generous affair with hot and cold food available. Apart from beers and wines, the drinks selection also includes international and Polish spirits such as Soplica and Wyborowa vodkas.

The Westin Warsaw club lounge
The Westin Warsaw club lounge

Cold appetizers
Cold appetizers

Hot dishes
Hot dishes

Salad and soup
Salad and soup

Drinks in the fridge
Chilled beverages

Spirits
Spirits

Local vodkas including Soplica and Wyborowa
Local vodkas including Soplica and Wyborowa

Westin WorkOut gym

The hotel offers a large gym on its 3rd floor featuring an impressive range of equipment for 24-hour use by guests. Located in the gym is a sauna which closes at 9pm.

Westin WorkOut reception
Westin WorkOut reception

Gym equipment
Gym equipment

More gym machines

Breakfast at Fusion restaurant

Breakfast is available on the ground floor at the main restaurant just beside JP's bar. Alternatively, the club lounge also serves breakfast for guests with lounge access. The restaurant features a decent buffet spread. A notable feature is the vegan corner located in front of the wine chillers which offers several vegan dishes.

Fusion restaurant
Fusion restaurant

JP's bar
JP's bar

Hot breakfast items
Hot breakfast items

Cold cuts
Cold cuts

Salads
Salad bar

The vegan breakfast corner
Vegan breakfast corner

Breakfast selection
My breakfast selection

Hotel details

A comfortable hotel with a good lounge, the Westin Warsaw is a solid pick for guests, particularly if they prefer to be near the city's business district. There is no swimming pool but guests will appreciate its impressive 24-hour gym. Getting to and from Warsaw Chopin airport is also very convenient as the hotel is just a 20-minute drive away.

The Westin Warsaw
Address: al. Jana Pawła II 21, 00-854 Warszawa, Poland

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