The Buddhist Center that will host Kalachakra Initiation in August 2005 is placed in Grabnik – a small village of several houses in Mazovian countryside. The only usable access road to the place comes from Jaktorów – township accessible from Warsaw and other main towns by road or train. It takes about 40 min. by walk or 7 min. by car to get from Grabnik to Jaktorów. There are no services in the village. Camping is the only way of accommodation in the Center. There will be temporary toilets and showers available for guests, as well as the parking lot for their cars.

Center's main building with shrine will host VIP guests only.

Some hotels may organize local transportation from/to the Buddhist Center. Persons that prefer to rent a car may do so at the Warsaw's airport (arrivals hall) checking the rates in a couple of places (see your car before renting). Although our Buddhist friends from Silesia say that their AIT - CAR offers the best rates: “Taniej nie będzie” (cheaper - it won't be)

Hotels in Jaktorów vicinity:
In the drive time order, measured from the Buddhist Center in Grabnik;
number of stars = quality (subjective opinion)

Kuklówka Guest House / Gościniec Kuklówka ( **** )
address: 5 Grodzka str., 96-325 Kuklówka,
ph.: +48 46 8577727,
e-mail: gosciniec.kuklowka@interia.pl
rooms: 1-pers. 100 PLN, 2-pers. 120 PLN; breakfast included.
languages: ENG, GER, RUS
drive: 12 min. (crossing Jaktorów rail road and main road, drive to Kuklówka and turn right at the main road crossing – entrance next to the bus stop immediately after the turn)
description: it is the nearest accommodation to the Center. A little, good quality hotel with a little pool for the guests at the open air. It is run by a family living next door. Setting next to one of the main roads that connects Grodzisk Mazowiecki with a national highway could be a drawback, but for a city dweller that shall not be a trouble. Tightened windows seem to resolve the problem (may not work in the summer time though)
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

ASTOR Lodge / Hotel - Pensjonat ASTOR ( **** )
address: 189 Radziejowicka str., Kałęczyn, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki,
ph.: +48 22 7552025, 7243863
e-mail: astor@hotelastor.pl
internet: www.hotelastor.com.pl
rooms: 1-pers. 100 PLN, 2-pers. 120 PLN; breakfast included.
languages: ENG, GER
drive: 12 min. (at the Jaktorow main crossroad turn left, drive to Grodzisk Mazowiecki. At the first main crossroad (right behind an ‘ORLEN’ gas station turn right; in Kałęczyn you will find it on the right hand side)
description: Very welcoming hotel with elegantly set attic rooms at the top of the house. It is run by energetic and very friendly lady. At the backyard you will find a pleasant recreation area with a little pond.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

U Czwarnów Hotel / Hotel „U Czwarnów” ( ***** )
address: 2B Owocowa str. – acces from Królewska str., 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki
ph.: +48 22 7240456
rooms: 1-pers. 130 PLN; 2-pers. 170 PLN; breakfast included.
languages: ENG
drive: 16 min. (at the Jaktorow main crossroad turn left, drive to Grodzisk Mazowiecki. drive trough whole town, you’ll find the Hotel on the left hand side near the city limit, look for ‘Hotel Gospoda’ sign)
description: A little and neat hotel, with good lodging and easy access. Setting next to the main road might be a disadvantage especially during the morning traffic. It has long term guests from abroad, and it may be full in the summer.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

Sports Hotel / Hotel Sportowy ( ** )
address: 13 Żeromskiego str., 96-300 Żyrardów,
ph.: +48 46 8561957, ph./fax: +48 46 8553353
rooms: 1-pers. 44 PLN; 2-pers. 64 PLN; 3-pers. 76 PLN; 6-pers. 132 PLN; breakfast not included; car park at 8 PLN/night
drive: 17 min. (at the Jaktorow main crossroad turn right, drive to Żyrardów. At the cross road with Mc Donald turn right. At the 2’nd traffic lights turn left, pass rail way and after the park turn right (diagonally) and drive until you see the Hotel on your left hand side, by the cycling gauge.
description: a little hostel, by the cyclist stadium. During the races it hosts mostly the sportsman, otherwise open for public. It offers little 2 pers.
rooms: with hand basin. There is a toilet and bathroom with 3 shower compartments on each floor. We had some positive opinions on previous courses.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

Guest House / Dom Gościnny ( **** )
address: 10 Główna str., 96-325 Radziejowice,
ph./fax: +48 46 8577271, mob.: +48 608 512659
e-mail: domgoscinny@mazowsze.info
internet: http://domgoscinny.mazowsze.info
rooms: 1-pers. 80 PLN; 2-pers. 100 PLN; breakfast not included; (breakfast 20 PLN/pers.)
languages: ENG (owners daughter mob.: +48 600 38 70 13 Margarita)
drive: 18 min (crossing Jaktorów rail road and main road, drive to Kuklówka and turn right at the main road crossing. Drive to Radziejowice, where the road curves leftward turn right following the road sign to Żyrardów. Drive about 300m, you’ll find it on your right hand side)
description: Family run pleasant and quiet little hotel. A little pool at the backyard with the recreation area. On the opposite side of the road nice park with a lake and beautiful palace.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

Old Mansion Hotel / Hotel Stary Dwór ( ***** )
address: Krze Duże 28, 96-325 Radziejowice,
ph.: +48 46 8577575; fax: +48 46 8577570
e-mail: starydwor@ta.pl
internet: www.starydwor.ta.pl
rooms: 1-pers. 120 PLN; 2-pers. 170 PLN; 2-pers. LUX 250 PLN; 3-pers. 250 PLN; apt. 2x2-pers. 350 PLN; breakfast included.
languages: ENG, RUS
drive: 20 min (crossing Jaktorów rail road and main road, drive to Kuklówka and turn right at the main road crossing; drive to Radziejowice and turn left on the cross road with traffic lights; drive another 2km to Krze Duże, you will find it on the right hand side right by the main road)
description: Placed right by the one of the biggest Polish roads (accessible only from Warsaw bound lane) well equipped quality hotel. Quiet and pleasant despite closeness of the highway.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

Palatium Hotel / Hotel Palatium ( ***** )
address: 6 Przy Trasie str., 96-321 Żabia Wola
ph/fax: +48 46 8578918; 19; 22
e-mail: palatium@hot.pl
internet: www.palatium.home.pl
rooms: 1-pers. 165 PLN; 2-pers. 195 PLN; 2-pers. +1. 245 PLN; 3-pers. 265 PLN; apt. 2-pers. 300 PLN; breakfast included – buffet.
languages: ENG
drive: 23 min. (at the Jaktorow main crossroad turn left, drive to Grodzisk Mazowiecki. At the second traffic lights turn right and drive towards Żabia Wola. In Józefina, cross overpass over the highway and find Hotel on your left hand side.)
description: Placed right by the one of the biggest Polish roads well equipped quality hotel, suitable for people with disabilities (lift, wheelchair access). Internet LAN (no computer) in each room free of charge. Tightened windows will not let in an outside noise. Professional service, and good restaurant. Truck drivers rather do not stop here as it would cost them 50 PLN for parking over 1 hr. Good drive from/to Grodzisk Mazowiecki. Warsaw’s Center reachable in 30 min. – outside traffic hrs.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

Kot Hotel / Hotel „Kot” ( **** )
address: 9 Rozalińska str., 96-321 Siestrzeń
ph.: +48 22 7299186; +48 22 8035600
internet: www.hotelkot.ta.pl
rooms: 2-pers. 100 PLN; breakfast not included (restaurant negotiable)
drive: 27 min. (at the Jaktorow main crossroad turn left, drive to Grodzisk Mazowiecki. At the 3-rd traffic lights turn right and drive to Siestrzeń. Cross the highway (no traffic lights – a bit scary business) and find Hotel on your left hand side.)
description: Quiet, small and good quality Hotel at reasonable price, with guests happy to come back on regular basis. It’s equipped with neat drink bar and restaurant, of which clients are “not harmful” as the owner assures. It looks quite nice and cozy. Crossing the highway from subordinated road.
At the reservation please refer you’re visiting the Buddhist Center in Grabnik.

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