WARSAW

arsaw has come a long way. The city was almost destroyed during the Second World War, and the communist regime that followed resulted in a divisive aesthetic. But Poland’s capital has truly polished itself up in recent decades: the controversial, communist-era Palace of Culture and Science has become a cultural (and drinking) destination once again, and the west bank of the Vistula River has been regenerated to create a lush waterside boulevard and boarding point for several floating bars. The past decade has seen Warsaw’s accommodation scene blossom, too, from the launch of the city’s first boutique-style properties to the arrival of high-end international brands and the renovation of iconic luxury landmarks. And while most of these are to be found in and around Śródmieście (the city centre), the