Good standards for a Hampton Inn

When I found that within the city itself, that there were 2 Hilton properties, I decided to split my stay between the Hampton and the Hilton.  When I booked this property, the rates were very reasonable and therefore decided to do 2 nights here and the last 2 at the Hilton.  (I did consider the Hampton property at the airport, but decided to just go into the city on arrival).

From my stay, I found out that this property location used to house a cinema - but it was torn down completely and this property was rebuilt on the same location (There's a nice short film on this at the hotel).  The interior decoration is very focused on the history of it and also of the city itself. 

The property in my opinion is located at a much more covenient location from transportation point of view (especially public) compared to the Hilton. However due to this, there's very limited nice views from the rooms.  Locating this property could be a challenge - depending the direction of walking towards this property.  If coming with the airport bus, from the nearest bus stop to the bus stop, the walk is about 10-15 mins - should be doable even with larger luggage (with wheels) as it's all flat surface walking (if using the road level) - walking towards the shopping area, would mean using the underground pedestrian pass and this involves steps. 

It is situation close to both the famous Dulga street (just around the corner) and 2 streets away, Mariacka street (famous for the Amber shops and the rain water sprouts).  In general, every thing that a tourist comes to Gdansk for is situated < 15-20 mins walk from this property.  

Also in this time of the year, the Christmas market is just around the corner (compared to about 15-20 mins if staying at the Hilton) 

I arrived close to midnight - coming in via the side entrance (which you will need to use the bell for reception at all times) - to as expected an empty lobby.  I had already done an online-check-in, but as the norm in current times, both paperwork and proof of vaccination needs to be shown at check-in.

I did enquire also about better rooms (I had already booked a queen with sofa(bed)) - and was told that the hotel is quite full (was not expecting a suite - thought I believe that they do have a sort of studio like room, just better view) - and she started looking at her copy of her hotel map and she suggested the room with a view towards (what I later found out the next morning) the main entrance of the hotel.  It was basically facing a square/parking area and looked towards buildings across this square.  I don't know what other better views there are at this property.  Breakfast location and timing was informed and I was sent away to my room.  Sadly this was one of the only Hilton property in Poland so far that did not provide a welcome drink to elite members.

To use the elevators to your room, key card access is needed for your floor.  I was given a room on the 5th floor.  The room size was slightly larger than some of the other Hampton Inn's I've stayed around in Europe and also in Warsaw.  From decoration point, the room was minimalistic.  There was already 2 bottles of water provided for all guests (so not part of the elite amenity).  

Other than that, tea/coffee making facilities were made available with real cups/mugs.  Internet speed was ok - although at some locations of the hotel - it was rather weak - but sufficient for conference calls in my case. (it was a mix of work/leisure trip).

The bathroom was like most other Hampton's in Europe, except I found the one at this property to have a slightly better design.  Toiletries were the same as other properties in Europe. Temperature and pressure of the water was good.  

Climate control in the room was good - managed to keep the room at a stable temperature.  Sleep quality was good - with a very good dark out cutrain.  The bed was just right - and interior/exterior noise level was non existence.  All in all, a good room.  

View from the room

As expected, the breakfast offerings were very good (for a Hampton and even better than your average property in other European countries).  There were lots of hot and cold options with lots of local dishes - which was tasty and changed on both the days I was there.

What was nice was that they did have the waffle machine - normally guests would have to make it when they want - but this of course is not the most convenient since you have to wait and can lead to long lines - at this property, they did have someone make them, so you can just grab one to go.  

They also made sure that tables were properly cleaned with what I would say a team of cleaning crew on standby to clean a table as soon as they saw that a guest is done with the table - which was quite interesting to watch how hawk eyed they were in this.  

Service in general was friendly and professional.  I was also happy to see that housekeeping is available without it being on request - which lots of properties these days are using the pandamic as an excuse to cut down on it.

I did have quick peak into the gym area - located on the 3rd floor of the property - it was located just as you come out from the lift.  So the only downside is that you will get quite a lot of distraction as it's an open concept place with floor to ceiling glass.  From what I saw from equipment-wise, it was quite well equipped with both cardio and muscle equipments.

All in all, a very good stay and certainly great value for money.  If they can slightly up their elite benefits, this would make this a top Hampton inn property (at least in Europe.  I would certainly return to this property if I am in the area - depending on what my priorities are when in the area - both Hilton properties have their pros and cons.