InterContinental Warszawa by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a 5-star hotel next to the Palace of Culture with a highly rated breakfast at a price close to mid-market. Skip it if a relaxed pool session is a priority, as guests say the pool is often crowded with strict time limits.
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The InterContinental Warszawa by IHG is our Luxury pick in Warsaw. It suits couples, business travellers and families who want 5-star comfort in the city centre. Family rooms, a spa, a gym and a restaurant are listed, and pets are allowed according to the tags, with fees and conditions not confirmed.
It is less suited to travellers who picture long, quiet swims. Guests describe the high-floor pool as often overcrowded, with strict time limits. If you mainly want the highest guest score for the money, our Best Value pick scored slightly higher for a little less.
Location and getting around
The address is Emilii Plater 49 in Sródmiescie, with a location score of 9.6/10. The Palace of Culture and Science is just 0.2 km away, about 3 minutes on foot. The National Museum in Warsaw is 1.5 km, around 19 minutes. The Royal Castle is 1.9 km, roughly 24 minutes.
Guests point to the central setting near the train station, the Palace of Culture, shops and restaurants. Walking times are straight-line estimates, so allow some extra time.
What guests say
The score is 9.1/10 from 10,072 reviews, the largest review count among our three Warsaw picks by a wide margin. It ranked 11th of 37 eligible properties in our sample on score.
Guests like the location and the breakfast, which is described as a rich buffet with a wide variety of fresh hot and cold options. The breakfast style is listed as American and buffet.
The pool divides opinion. It is a high-floor facility with panoramic city outlooks, according to guests, but it is often overcrowded and has strict time limits. Plan around busy hours if a swim matters to you.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) was about €147 per night, around €293 in total. The sample median was about €115. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
For a 5-star hotel, that is a modest premium. Our Best Value pick, PURO Warszawa Centrum, was about €139 per night with a score of 9.4 and 4 stars. Our Budget pick, Level Rooms, was about €69 per night with a score of 8.1. The InterContinental costs only about €8 more per night than PURO in our reference data, which makes the extra star and the larger facility list easy to justify.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 39 hotels in Warsaw. The InterContinental took the Luxury slot because it was the 5-star option with the strongest review-confidence score among the eligible upscale choices. More than 10,000 reviews averaging 9.1 is a very reliable signal.
Before you book
Ask about pool time slots and how to reserve them, given the complaints. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, since this has not been assessed. Confirm spa access and fees, pet conditions and cancellation terms. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed either.
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How far is the InterContinental Warszawa from the Palace of Culture?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests also mention the nearby train station.
Does the InterContinental Warszawa have a pool?
Guests describe a high-floor pool with city outlooks. They also say it is often crowded with strict time limits, so ask about slots.
Is breakfast good at the InterContinental Warszawa?
Guests describe a rich buffet with a wide variety of fresh hot and cold options. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does the InterContinental Warszawa cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €147 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is it suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed among the facilities. Room sizes have not been assessed, so check the room type before booking.