Year 1892

Hotel Ostsee

The building that today houses the Hotel Irys was erected at the end of the 19th century – in 1892, during a period of dynamic development of Świnoujście (then Swinemünde) as a renowned spa resort and sanatorium hotel on the Baltic Sea. Before World War II, the facility operated under the name Hotel Ostsee – an elegant Kurhotel Ostsee, intended for guests seeking relaxation, climatotherapy, and sea treatments. Hotel Ostsee was distinguished by its richly decorated facade, balconies, and characteristic turrets and architectural details typical of classic spa hotel architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its location directly adjacent to the beach and pier – at a time when the shoreline was not yet separated by a strip of forested dunes – provided guests with an unobstructed view of the sea and full enjoyment of the beneficial sea climate.

Three-story classic hotel with red roof and green turrets surrounded by trees and fenced garden under a blue sky.

first half of the 20th century

Spa hotels in Świnoujście

Thanks to this, the Hotel Ostsee in Swinemünde was a place where elegant relaxation was combined with natural treatments by the Baltic Sea. To this day, traveling towards Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf or Bansin, you can find similar preserved spa hotels that represent the shared heritage of spa architecture of the entire Baltic coast region.

Swinemünde beach with many traditional striped beach chairs and historic beachfront buildings

reconstruction

Quick return

During World War II the building was severely damaged. In the post-war reconstruction period, in the second half of the 20th century, the facility was rebuilt in a style characteristic of the 1960s, simplified and functional. During this period, it operated, among others, as the Hotel Orbis Continental, and then – in the 1980s – as the Mostostal holiday home, still serving as a recreational facility.

Historic hotel with turrets and overgrown roof, surrounded by trees and bushes in a serene setting.

End of the 20th century

Alga holiday resort

In the 1990s, the property was purchased by a private investor and operated under the name Alga Holiday Center. A milestone came in 2007 when the facility took its current name – Hotel Irys, continuing the tradition of a place created for relaxation and regeneration by the sea.

Three-story hotel with green roof and dormer windows, surrounded by trees and lawn, featuring a covered entrance area.

21st century

Boutique Residence Irys

In 2010, a thorough modernization was carried out, which completely transformed the appearance of the building. The architecture of the facility was designed with a clear reference to classic spa hotels from the early 20th century, restoring its elegance, harmony, and timeless style.

Today, Boutique Residence Irys is a modern boutique residence on the Baltic Sea, which in its architecture and philosophy refers to the former Hotel Ostsee – Kurhotel Swinemünde, combining over 130 years of spa hotel tradition with comfort, tranquility, and an atmosphere conducive to treatments and relaxation by the sea.

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