Element by Marriott Wroclaw stands at ul. Bolkowska 1 in the Fabryczna district, near a railway station and a short drive from the Market Square. It is a modern hotel of 115 rooms built for longer stays, and nearly every room is a studio with a queen bed, a city view and its own kitchen, which makes it far more practical for a week in Wroclaw than a standard hotel room. A free breakfast buffet, a restaurant and a cafe, a gym, a library and a small grocery store in the building take care of the basics, and a Green Key sustainability certification suggests a thoughtful approach to running the property. It suits families, remote workers and travellers who want to cook a few meals, keep luggage organised and still be a quick ride from the old town.
Rooms and what to expect
The rooms are studios rather than conventional hotel rooms. A Studio with one queen bed sleeps two and measures roughly 366 to 398 square feet, and a Family Studio with a queen bed and a sofa bed sleeps three. All rooms have air conditioning, a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, a 50-inch television, laptop-friendly workspaces and free Wi-Fi that is fast enough for video calls.
With extra space and a kitchen, the hotel makes travelling with children easier, and the workspaces suit anyone mixing work with sightseeing.\n\nFood and facilities: breakfast is a free buffet, and the restaurant and the coffee shop cover the rest of the day.
A small grocery and convenience store in the building means you can pick up essentials without leaving, which is a real help in the evening. There is a gym, a library, a gift shop and a lobby where coffee and tea are offered. Laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, bike rental and a 24-hour front desk with tour and ticket assistance are all available. Parking arrangements are not something to assume, so check when you book what is offered and what it costs.
\n\nLocation and getting around: Fabryczna is a residential and commercial district west of the old town rather than a sightseeing area, which keeps the hotel quiet in the evening. The Magnolia Park shopping centre is about nine minutes away on foot, and the Quarter of Four Denominations is about three minutes by car. The Market Square is roughly five minutes by car, the National Forum of Music about four, and the airport about twenty minutes by car.
Trams and taxis make the trip to the centre easy. \n\nWho it suits and what to know: Element suits families, couples who want some space, remote workers and anyone on a trip of several nights.
It is less suitable for travellers who want to walk out onto the Rynek, and it has no spa, so choose a central hotel if atmosphere matters most. Cats and dogs are allowed for a fee per pet per night, and service animals are exempt. Check-in is from 3 PM and check-out is at noon. Rates rise around the Christmas Market and on summer festival weekends, so book early, and check when you book what the cancellation terms are for your dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Studio rooms with kitchens
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant and cafe
- ✓Gym and library
- ✓On-site grocery store
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Green Key sustainability certification
Good questions
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Yes. The rooms are studios with a kitchen, air conditioning and a queen bed. A Family Studio adds a sofa bed.
Is breakfast included?+
There is a free breakfast buffet. Check when you book for any changes.
How far is it from the Market Square?+
About five minutes by car, and roughly twenty minutes to the airport by car.
