Inside Europe’s longest hotel set to open this summer – with 446 rooms and huge pool

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Mercure Szczyrk Resort, in Poland, will become the longest on the continent. Inside the curved 330m building will be 446 rooms, each with panoramic views of the the Silesian Beskid.

With nine floors, it will also be the highest-located hotels in Poland when it opens.

As well as two restaurants and three bars, there will also be a gym, spa and kids play areas.

Other plans include a water attraction with pools, state-of-the-art changing rooms and relaxation areas.

The website states: "Guests will have access to an aqua park, SPA & Wellness zone – including saunas, physiotherapy and beauty rooms, a gym, a children's zone and a recreational area.

"A mini slope with an obstacle course and a conveyor belt lift is planned for the future."

Want to arrive in style? There is even a helipad.

Szczyrk is a tourist town, popular with both skiers and bikers.