History

The building of the hotel was completed according to the design of the famous Bielsko architect, Karol Korn.

The hotel acquires its first name ‘Kaiserhof’ – in honour of emperor Franz Josef.

Eugeniusz Szarka becomes the owner of the hotel beginning its ‘golden years’.

The Summer garden becomes converted into a new restaurant building.

The hotel was taken over by Akcyjny Bank Hipoteczny in Lwow.

The hotel was adapted to be the headquarters of the command of the Operation Group ‘Bielsko’ of the ‘Krakow’ Army.

Temporarily, the hotel becomes a hospital, offices and the Municipal Culture Club.

Re-opening of the hotel.

The partnership, ‘Prezydent’, becomes the new owner of the hotel.

przejęcie Hotelu przez Spółkę Birch z irlandzkim kapitałem.

The period of changes and modernisation begins.

The hotel changes its name to ‘President’. The name sounds more European, removes itself from politics while linking with tradition.

Refurbishment of the Restaurant – the former splendour and grandeur return.

The refurbishment of hotel bedrooms begins with the aim of ensuring guests 21st century comfort matched by the class and style of an 18th century building.

Conservation works of the historic elevation and roof and window replacement begin.