Fodor's Expert Review Dwór Oliwski

This is easily one of the best hotels in Poland. A peaceful oasis of low, thatch-roofed buildings surrounding a renovated manor, which lies in the so-called Valley of Joy, amidst lovely gardens, ponds, and woods (ask at the reception for a map of walking trails through Lasy Oliwskie). The Old Oliwa quarter and the Oliwa Cathedral with the famous pipe organ are nearby (20 minutes' walk, or a couple minutes' drive). Spacious rooms are furnished with luxurious simplicity, and some ground-floor ones come with porte-fenêtres opening directly onto the garden. The hotel has its own spa and wellness facilities, including a swimming pool, saunas, and the excellent 1611 Restaurant, serving creative variations of classical Polish dishes.