The recent opening of the Mövenpick Grand Hotel Wroclaw marks a new era for one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Originally opened in 1903 as the Hotel du Nord, this landmark property has undergone a meticulous seven-year restoration, now re-emerging as a luxury destination that blends rich heritage with modern hospitality, ideal for discerning business and event travellers.
Centrally located opposite Wroclaw Główny railway station, the hotel’s elegant art-deco façade and restored tower now mirror the Hotel Piast across the street, recreating the symbolic “city gates.” This first impression sets the tone for a guest experience built around design, gastronomy, culture, and connectivity.
Inside, the hotel’s calming interiors feature custom chandeliers and stained glass inspired by the train station’s historic architecture. Public areas flow seamlessly between a verdant café, cocktail bar, and ‘The Gate’ restaurant, led by Executive Chef Michał Bekisz. Mövenpick’s hallmark “Chocolate Hour” adds a signature experiential touch for every guest.
MICE-Ready, Design-Led & Connectivity Hub
For meeting planners, the hotel’s MICE facilities are versatile with sophisticated. The primary meeting room, easily accessible from the reception lobby, spreads out over 270 m² with multiple configurations, there is also a boardroom of 21 m², both equipped with state-of-the-art technology and set against a backdrop of carefully restored heritage details.
The hotel’s 179 rooms indulge a colour palette of “coffee, chocolate and champagne” each benefitting from high ceilings, a spacious setting and geometric-forms always linking to the external art-deco façade plus views over the bustling rail station or cityscape. Beyond meetings, the hotel offers a fitness centre and spa zone, with easy access to the city’s cultural treasures.
Designed by MIXD Studio, the hotel curation has been a project which respects both the hotel's legacy and the expectations of modern guests. “It’s about harmony—between form and function, and between past and future” says Creative Director Piotr Kalinowski. The interiors engage the senses while providing comfort and flexibility for business and leisure guests alike.
Wroclaw’s Attractions Span the Ages
Wroclaw's medieval Market Square is a short walk away, with its eclectic mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Local attractions from the Wroclaw University to the famed bronze dwarves create numerous group excursion and incentive options with historic and artistic flair. At the heart of the main squares is ‘Piwnica Świdnicka’, Europe's oldest restaurant (established in 1293), where you can dine amid vaulted cellars below the Old Town Hall, sampling traditional Silesian fare and even join the brewmaster for a tasting of house-brewed beer from their very own brewery.
The UNESCO World Heritage listed ‘Centennial Hall’, a concrete dome that continues to give back to the city ever since completion in 1911, hosts a diverse programme of annual world-class events. This is an enduring legacy of Max Berg, whose architectural genius created one of Wroclaw's most impressive structures.
A plethora of bridges cross the Odra River, with its offshoots and canals, giving the city another moniker as the “Venice of the North” and opens-up the main waterway to floating venues such as ‘Odra Centrum’, which is moored to the bank of the River. The facility is focused on the river’s ecology, protection and education, whilst also being a cultural venue with café cum restaurant and even kayak’s for hire with the promise of a second hour free if you help clean up the waterway.
A Collaborative Legacy and City Gateway
The hotel’s rebirth is a story of collaboration between investors, designers, and brand specialists, unified by values of authenticity and preservation. “This was more than a business decision—it was a tribute to Wroclaw’s history,” notes Grzegorz Rojek, CEO of Grand Hotel Wroclaw.
As Poland holds the EU Council Presidency, the Mövenpick Grand stands as a model of European collaboration and sustainable hospitality. For planners seeking a distinctive destination for meetings or incentive travel, the hotel and city, join forces to deliver both practical infrastructure and unforgettable cultural immersion. Not a surprise based on how Wroclaw has been shaped by centuries of shifting borders, cultural influences and conflict. Strategically located at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, namely Amber and Salt, Wroclaw has belonged to ten different states throughout its rich and layered past.
Aneta Książek, Head of Poland Convention Bureau at the Polish Tourism Organisation, remarked: "Alongside Warsaw and Kraków, Wrocław is one of Poland’s top three meeting destinations according to ICCA. In 2024, the city welcomed a record 6.6 million tourists. Today’s event planners look for venues that meet ESG standards and offer more than just conference rooms, what matters now is the atmosphere, authenticity, and social responsibility of a place. Wrocław’s strategy for 2030 focuses on quality of life, sustainable development and innovation – all of which align perfectly with Mövenpick’s philosophy.”
