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Gromada Hotel in Koszalin (until 1945) German Köslin) is one of the most elegant hotels in the city. Its history dates back to the mid-19th century, when the inn located between the railway station and the market was visited by merchants on the Prussian Berlin - Szczecin - Gdańsk route. The inn belonged to the widow Wilhelmine Pomplun.
In 1885, the building, which at the time was already visible in the land registry as a hotel, was bought by Carl Schumacher from Koszalin. The hotel took its name (the Schumacher) from the surname of the new owner. Until 1945, the hotel changed owners as many as 8 times. In the 1920s, the hotel was expanded, becoming an incredibly modern and luxurious facility for its time. After the renovation, the hotel offered guests 60 rooms with central heating, hot water, as well as bathrooms equipped with electric lighting (almost unheard of at the time). The hotel had a conference room, banquet hall, steam laundry, and garages. Accommodation cost 2-3 marks per day.
A bird's eye view of Koszalin in the 1930s. The market in Koszalin in the 1930s.
Photo. Koszalin market in the city occupied by the Russians. On the right side of the photo, you can see the ruins of houses destroyed as a result of shelling. The spared tenements (the ones on the left side) were burned down after the city was occupied. Only the building standing next to today's town hall survived. After the war, on the ruins of the Schumacher Hotel, the authorities of Koszalin decided to build a modern hotel - and so in 1960, the Yalta Hotel was built.

Up to the present

During the times of the Polish People's Republic, it was the most elegant and prestigious hotel not only in Koszalin, but in the entire region. The hotel hosted both party and state dignitaries, as well as celebrities from Poland and abroad. For instance, many famous artists participated in the youth oriented Koszalin Film Meetings. They included: Krzysztof Zanussi and Agnieszka Holland. Among the residents of Koszalin, the Balaton hotel restaurant was very popular. It was renowned for serving Hungarian cuisine such as soups and goulashes in flaming pots. Many regular guest also loved the restaurant's Hungarian pancakes. In 1989, the Yalta Hotel was renamed the Arka, and since 2001 it has been part of the OST Gromada family. Today, it operates under the name Hotel Gromada as a four star hotel. Apart from high service standards, the hotel's location can also be counted as an attribute for both business travelers and tourists alike The hotel is only 10 km away from the beach in Mielno and is the perfect place for vacationers or business travelers who appreciate tranquility. An interesting end to each day of one's stay can be an evening at the hotel casino, restaurant, or its sauna. Currently, the Gromada Hotel in Koszalin regularly co-organizes many events. It also hosts participants of significant media or cultural events. These include the Republic Club, Cabaret Festival and other importannt local, municipal or regional events. It is also worth mentioning that the hotel is often successfully marketed in terms of its history. This is especially true of the German market, where mentions of the hotel's history as the Schumacher resonate especially well. Additionally, the basements of the old nuclear shelter are home to the Historical Salon. The Salon is run by enthusiasts of the history of Central Pomerania before the First and Second World Wars. A video about the Historical Salon, located in the basement of a former nuclear shelter in the Hotel in Koszalin: