Hotel Pod Orłem

Hotel Pod Orłem is a three-star hotel at ul. 3 Maja 10 in the centre of Kartuzy, the main town of the Kashubian Lake District in Poland's Pomeranian region. Kartuzy lies about 30 kilometres west of Gdańsk and is best known for its Carthusian monastery church, whose roof is shaped like a coffin lid, and for being the cultural heart of the Kashubian people, who have their own language, embroidery and ceramics. The Kashubian Museum in the town explains local traditions, and the surrounding countryside of hills, lakes and forests, including the Kashubian Landscape Park, attracts walkers, cyclists and kayakers. The hotel stands on the street that leads through the town centre, so the market square, shops and restaurants are close by. Room types are Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Family Rooms, and the price bracket is mid-range ($$). The amenities include a restaurant, wifi and parking, which is useful for visitors exploring the region by car. The restaurant serves breakfast and meals, and regional dishes such as potato dumplings, smoked fish and Kashubian specialities may be available in the town's restaurants. A pool, spa and fitness centre are not listed. The service character is that of a straightforward town hotel that serves tourists, business travellers and visitors to local events, and staff can advise on lake trips, hiking trails and the nearby Wieżyca hill, one of the highest points in the region. Kartuzy has bus connections to Gdańsk, and a railway line also links it to the Tricity. The hotel works well as an inland alternative to the coast for travellers interested in Kashubian culture and nature. Summer weekends can be busy with festivals and holiday visitors.