Hotel Angielski, hotel
Hotel Angielski was a mansion on Warsaw's Wierzbowa street, constructed after 1666 and demolished in 1939. The building featured classical architecture with rococo elements and offered guests amenities such as heated rooms, hot water, and private bathrooms.
The structure originated on land that once held a palace owned by bishop Stefan Wierzbowski and was later held by prominent noble families such as the Radziwiłł and Potocki. After 1792 the building served as a hotel, first named Hôtel de Prusse before being renamed Hôtel d'Angleterre in 1803.
The hotel served as a meeting place for guests from different countries who exchanged stories and experienced Warsaw's cosmopolitan character. The name changed from Hôtel de Prusse to Hôtel d'Angleterre, reflecting the establishment's European connections and international standing in the city.
The hotel was located on the central Wierzbowa street near Piłsudski Square, making it easily accessible from Warsaw's main areas. Visitors interested in history can see the modern Metropolitan office building that stands on the site today, marking where the hotel once stood.
A remarkable detail is that Napoleon Bonaparte spent the night of December 10-11, 1812 in a small ground floor apartment during his retreat from Russia. A commemorative plaque on the current building marks this historical moment.
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