Yes, in 2025 the property was awarded the title of Best Hotel in Poland as part of the Poland 100 Best Hotels Awards, presented by an independent industry panel.
Mała Wieś Palace – awards received and media presence
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Pałac Mała Wieś is a palace hotel near Warsaw, whose market position is confirmed by independent industry rankings and its regular presence on television and in fashion editorial shoots. Here are the most important awards, certificates, and projects that have shaped our brand.
Best Hotel in Poland 2025
In 2025, Pałac Mała Wieś was awarded the title of Best Hotel in Poland as part of the nationwide Poland 100 Best Hotels Awards 2025 ranking. The award was presented during a gala ceremony, following an evaluation by the competition jury of hundreds of properties across the country based on architecture, service standards, and the quality of the guest experience.
The title of Best Hotel in Poland 2025 was awarded to Pałac Mała Wieś in part for its combination of 18th-century neoclassical palace architecture with the modern standards of a four-star hotel. Surrounded by a historic park, the property underwent a comprehensive renovation completed in 2017, which allowed it to preserve the character of a historic residence while providing the comfort expected of a contemporary palace hotel.
Other awards and certificates of Mała Wieś Palace
In addition to the prestigious title of Best Hotel in Poland 2025, Pałac Mała Wieś has received further distinctions confirming its high position in the events and hospitality market:
- Luxury Best Hotel Events 2025 – an award for the highest standard of event organization, confirming that the palace-hotel excels not only as a place to stay, but also as a location for weddings, conferences, and special celebrations.
- 3 Keys Certificate – a confirmation of the high standard of service, comfort, and luxury in the daily operation of the facility.
- Membership in the Chamber of Commerce of the Polish Hotel Industry (IGHP) – affiliation with an industry organization that brings together recognized Polish hotels.
Mała Wieś Palace in the media
The palace's historic interiors and sprawling gardens have for years served as a ready-made, picturesque backdrop that requires no additional set design. This is why our palace hotel regularly appears on television and in fashion magazine shoots.
TV programs filmed at Mała Wieś Palace:
- MasterChef Polska – episode of the 10th season of the program filmed on the estate grounds.
- Rolnik szuka żony – a season of the program in which the palace and the surrounding park served as a filming location.
- Robert Makłowicz Polska – episode 24 of the series, titled "From Palace to Apple," showcasing the area around Mała Wieś and the Grójec region.
Brands and magazines that have held photoshoots at the palace:
- Playboy
- TVN
- Harper's Bazaar
- Zwierciadło
- Gala
- Viva
Our hotel also regularly hosts producers of commercials and fashion shoots, who value the combination of historic architecture with an extensive, well-maintained park. The frequency with which Pałac Mała Wieś is chosen as a filming location stems from its unique combination of historical character, well-kept surroundings, and flexible infrastructure, which allows for ongoing hotel operations at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
A palace hotel, such as Pałac Mała Wieś, combines historic architecture and a storied setting with the features typical of a boutique hotel. It is distinguished by an intimate number of rooms, an individual approach to the guest, and a unique character of interiors that cannot be replicated in a chain property.
The palace also received the Luxury Best Hotel Events 2025 award for event organization, as well as a 3-Key certificate confirming its standard of service and comfort.
The Mała Wieś Palace served as a filming location for, among others, episode 10 of the MasterChef Polska season and a season of the show Farmer Wants a Wife. The palace's historic interiors and sprawling gardens often serve television productions as a ready-made, picturesque set, with no need for additional stage design.
Sessions and productions at Mała Wieś Palace have been carried out by, among others, Playboy, TVN, Harper's Bazaar, Zwierciadło, Gala, and Viva. The venue also regularly hosts commercial and fashion shoot producers, who value the combination of historic architecture and an expansive, well-kept park.
No. The Poland 100 Best Hotels ranking selects a new winner every year; therefore, the 2025 title refers to a specific edition of the competition and the facility's current standard during that period.
Yes. The Viculus Palace Hotel, a new property expanding on the palace hotel concept created by the Pałac Mała Wieś team, is scheduled to open in 2027.