January can be rather bleak. After post-Christmas blues sets in, a spa retreat makes the ideal pick-me-up to kick start the year. So why not even throw in a spot of skiing, a bowl of hearty Polish kwaśnica żeberkami soup (cabbage soup with smoked ribs) for fun filled distractions? Platinum Mountain Hotel and Spa is a brand new addition to Szklarska Poręba situated in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The only 5-star hotel in town opened its doors in November 2019. Since then the establishment has been working on an additional games room for adults, as well as nightclub. This resort is tastefully bedecked in pine wood furniture and exposed timber frame beams. The rooms even smell of freshly cut timber. Minimalistic wooden balconies overhang the main entrance adding well-thought-out dimension to the premises. We decided to ensconce ourselves in their spa, replete with not one but five saunas and steam rooms. Interconnecting pools compliment the rooms besides a multitude of spotlit showers to stimulate the senses. Beds are super cozy and bedrooms offer all the luxurious comforts guests itching for treats could wish for. #pool #luxury #hotel #free-wifi #restaurants #dinner