Giżycko

HOTEL ST. BRUNO IN GIŻYCKU

Past and present

Hotel St. Bruno was built in a stylishly restored Teutonic castle, which dates back to the 14th century. Over the course of these several hundred years, the building changed its appearance and purpose. Originally built by the Teutonic Crosses, the defensive fortress served as the Renaissance hunting residence of the princes, after 1850 – the headquarters of the Boyen Fortress command.
Between WWI and WWII, when Giżycko – Lötzen was an elite resort. Paul von Hindenburg (later elected President of Germany) turned the building, which until then served as his private accommodation, into a regional museum. The situation has become even worse during the communist period, when the building went to rack and ruin. It was not until 2010 when it was finally restored to become a 4-star boutique hotel, which happens to be the only 4-star hotel in this area.
Hotel St. Bruno combines the exceptional atmosphere of historical site with the precision of contemporary design and latest global trends prevailing in the accommodation industry. Apart from renowned sights as the Boyen Fortress, Water Tower and 19thcentury tenements, St. Bruno Hotel constitutes one of the most characteristic structures resembling of the town’s intriguing history.

Location

Hotel St. St. Bruno Hotel is the integral part of Giżycko – the town labelled as Polish yachting and sailing centre. Next to the Boyen Fortress, the Water Tower or 19th-century townhouses, it is the most characteristic building with an interesting history. The city is also famous for its state-of-the-art and largest yacht port in Masuria. The Hotel itself is located in an unusual place – on the Łuczański Canal, connecting two Masurian lakes: Niegocin and Kisajno, in close proximity to europe’s unique 19th-century rotating bridge, which is manually operated by only one person.

Holy Peace

The intimate, boutique character of the hotel will allow you to relax in carefully designed interiors. Their uniqueness was decided by harmoniously selected details: wooden old bales, stylish accessories referring to the 20’s and 30’s, elements of the historic structure of the castle and ancient foundations. La Bibliotheque restaurant, rich in culinary specialties, will provide a romantic atmosphere for every dinner. It will satisfy the appetite of taste and design hunters. Morning jogging in the Oak Forest or pool training in the Spa area will be a dream start to a new day, and calories will be complemented by a tasty and well-balanced breakfast in the Conservatory.

Locally arranged flavours – Restaurant La Bibliotheque

Michał Mazurek, Chef of La Bibliotheque Restaurant, has been involved in the gastronomic industry for 13 years. It focuses on Polish, traditional and, above all, regional cuisine. He is inspired by local and seasonal products reigning on Polish tables. It is characterized by conscientiousness, consistency and excellent organization of work, which translates into the quality and appearance of dishes. For taste, smell and appearance are the key to success.