Hotel Polonia Palast, Heritage hotel in Łódź, Poland.
The Hotel Polonia Palast is a six-story accommodation located at the corner of Narutowicza and Kilińskiego streets, combining classicist architectural elements with allegorical female figures. The building follows the detailed design principles of a refined European hotel style from the early 20th century.
The establishment was built between 1910 and 1912 by the Dobrzyński family as a representative hotel building. After World War II, it served the Red Army as a military hospital before later resuming its original function.
The building displays a refined classicist facade with grooved half-columns and detailed sculptural decorations that shape the streetscape. The allegorical female figures adorning the corner at Narutowicza and Kilińskiego streets give the location a visual character that catches visitors' attention immediately.
The building features central heating, elevators, and running water in the rooms, which was remarkable for its time. A comprehensive renovation in 2009 restored both the exterior facade and interior spaces while preserving historical features.
In the 1920s, the Dobrzyński brothers renamed the establishment to Polonia Palast, a name that remained until 1939. Afterward, the designation was simplified to just Polonia, reflecting the changing history of the place.
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