Sofitel Grand Sopot
Sopot, Poland
Powstancow Warszawy St 12/14, Sopot, Poland, 81-718
Original Property Opened in 1927
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Located on the Baltic Sea in the seaside resort city of Sopot, the Sofitel Grand Sopot hotel is an unforgettable vacation getaway. Completed in 1927, this Art Deco-style resort has played host to many famous celebrities and political figures. Fondly known as the “Monaco in the Baltic,” the Sofitel Grand Sopot is one of the city’s defining architectural landmarks, and is consistently ranked atop the list of Poland’s most luxurious retreats. Though the hotel suffered hardships during World War II and the Cold War, it has now been restored to its former glory as an elite holiday destination. The Sofitel Grand Sopot is perfectly situated to explore the historic Sopot city center, and its wealth of museums, restaurants, and shops. A number of noteworthy local attractions are located nearby as well, such as the Krzywy Domek, the Aquapark Sopot, and the Oliwa Cathedral. The Sopot Pier is immediately next to the hotel too, which is the longest structure of its kind in Europe. The neighboring city of Gdańsk is a popular destination for exciting day trips among visitors staying at the Sofitel Grand Sopot.
Discover
- Discover the grand Art Deco-style façade of the Sofitel Grand Sopot, which establishes this historic hotel as one of the city’s defining architectural features. Sofitel Grand Sopot has earned distinction as “Monaco in the Baltic,” due to its luxurious amenities and casino past on the Baltic Sea in the seaside resort city of Sopot.
- Discover the historic photographs displayed in Le Bar lounge, which feature famous guests of the hotel, and enjoy live musical entertainment on the weekend.
- Discover the historic accommodations of the Sofitel Grand Sopot, which mimic the natural beauty around the hotel in Scandinavian style, and are decorated in whites, soft blues, and natural tones with light-grained wooden herringbone floors.
Explore
- Explore the Sopot Pier, the longest wooden pier in Europe. Built as a pleasure pier and a mooring point for cruise boats, this historic pier first opened in 1827.
- Explore Monte Cassino Street, Sopot’s pedestrianized main street with its restaurants, cafés, and shops and see the Krzywy Domek, the Crooked House, which was inspired by fairytale illustrations.
- Explore the Sopot Museum, a history museum located in a historic early 20th-century beachside villa. Look at the 19th-century furniture as well as historic maps and photographs of Baltic resorts.
Experience
- Experience an operatic performance at the Forest Opera, an open-air amphitheatre that is the site of the annual Sopot International Song Festival, the biggest Polish music festival and one of the biggest song contests in Europe since it began in 1964.
- Experience a tour of the artwork of Poland at the State Art Gallery, which was part of the cultural rebirth of the city following WWII and grew out of the Festival of Fine Arts.
- Experience a day trip to Gdańsk, Poland’s principal seaport located on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay on the Baltic Sea. Wander the Ulica Długa (Long Street) and Długi Targ (Long Market), a pedestrian thoroughfare surrounded by buildings reconstructed in 17th-century style and flanked by elaborate city gates.
Taste
- Enjoy a cup of herbal tea, an expertly crafted cocktail, or a glass of fine French wine or champagne complemented with Polish cheeses and caviar at Le Bar, a reimagined interpretation of an Art Deco-style lobby lounge. Relax in a velvet armchair and listen to live musical entertainment on the weekends.
- Taste seafood straight from the Baltic Sea at the Grand Blue Restaurant, the signature restaurant of this historic hotel that pays homage to the Art Deco-style building.
- Savor signature Polish dishes such as the famous pierogi, Polish-style dumplings, at one of the many traditional restaurants along the coast.