Dear Guests,

For 60 years, Hotel Gromada Centrum has been a place in the heart of Warsaw where guests come to celebrate, escape daily life, work, have fun, learn, or spend time with loved ones.

The atmosphere of our hotel is created not only by you, our guests, but also by our dedicated employees, who ensure these precious moments turn into lasting memories.

In hospitality, no two days or moments are ever the same. Everything is unique, personal, and centered around people and relationships, which makes it truly special.

We are proud to promote hospitality within our walls and to celebrate the many stories and moments shared by both you, our guests, and our team.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the trust you have placed in us over these many years of partnership. Thank you for the shared events, your kindness, and all the expressions of support and goodwill.

Without you, we wouldn’t be here!

The Team at Hotel Gromada Centrum

"A long journey led from the initial intentions and initiative to the construction of the Dom Chłopa in 1961."

In the popular rural magazine *Zaranie* and later at the 1912 congress of agricultural circles, rural activists called for the construction of the Dom Chłopa in Warsaw, funded by farmers' contributions, as a cradle for the development of rural culture. However, at that time, the political and social conditions in Poland were not conducive to realizing such an idea.

In 1938, rural youth attempted to revive the initiative, and contributions began to flow in. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the war thwarted these plans.

In 1956, the Presidium of the Government finally passed a resolution for the construction of the Dom Chłopa. Following an architectural competition, among six submissions, the project by Professor Bohdan Pniewski and Małgorzata Handzelewicz-Wacławek was selected. The building's realization also involved architect and writer Joanna Chmielewska.

Bogdan Pniewski was the creator of many notable structures, including the pre-war Patria guesthouse for Jan Kiepura in Krynica, and post-war buildings such as the State Council, the Sejm, the Opera, and the new Parliamentary Hotel.

The construction of the Dom Chłopa began in late March 1958 and was completed in September 1961.

Inspired by masterpieces from the past

The design of the Peasant's House contained references to architectural masterpieces of the past, while remaining a building close to the then luxurious Italian architecture of the 1950s.

Creative solutions

The situational solution of the project was inspired by Piazza San Marco in Venice: the hotel building, extended to the west, slightly narrowed the southern part of Napoleon Square (now Plac Powstańców Warszawy), creating a piazzetta at the mouth of Warecka Street, where the main entrance was planned. The undulating roof of the Dom Chłopa was inspired by a field of grain swaying in the wind.

Social and cultural activities

The Dom Chłopa served a socio-cultural function. On the hotel premises, guests could use the library, reading room, social hall, as well as receive agricultural, legal, and medical advice.

Art in the Peasant's House

Undoubtedly, special attention in the Dom Chłopa should be given to the murals created using an experimental technique that combines ceramics, frescoes, and glass. These works were created in 1961 by Hanna and Gabriel Rechowicz. Gabriel Rechowicz was primarily known as an outstanding painter, graphic artist, and illustrator of several children's books. Hanna Rechowicz was successfully involved in scenography and the design of artistic textiles. The monumental murals in the interiors and patio of the Dom Chłopa are a synthesis of these arts and a testament to the harmonious collaboration of both artists.