The Hotel Stari Grad is a cozy three-pearl inn on a narrow pedestrianized street in Dubrovnik's charming Old Town. The eight guest rooms are spread over four floors, and a rooftop restaurant on the fifth floor provides gorgeous views of the walled city. The elegantly decorated rooms are clean and comfortable, and bathrooms have spacious showers and L'Occitane toiletries. A continental breakfast is included in room rates, and there's a restaurant and a lobby lounge bar, but not much else in terms of amenities. Note that street noise can be a nuisance, and fourth floor rooms are located underneath the noisy kitchen and restaurant. The Pucic Palace is also located in the Old Town and has more of an Old World ambience.
The Hotel Stari Grad is a cozy three-pearl inn on a narrow pedestrianized street in Dubrovnik's charming Old Town. The eight guest rooms are spread over four floors, and a rooftop restaurant on the fifth floor provides gorgeous views of the walled city. The elegantly decorated rooms are clean and comfortable, and bathrooms have spacious showers and L'Occitane toiletries. A continental breakfast is included in room rates, and there's a restaurant and a lobby lounge bar, but not much else in terms of amenities. Note that street noise can be a nuisance, and fourth floor rooms are located underneath the noisy kitchen and restaurant. The Pucic Palace is also located in the Old Town and has more of an Old World ambience.
The views are the star of this 254-room, seaside, luxury chain hotel, which offers a peaceful vacation in a beautiful setting about a 15-minute walk from Dubrovnik's Old Town. Rooms are stylish, modern, and decorated with neutral tones; flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, luxe bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi are all standard. The hotel has an outdoor pool with sea views and there’s a large spa with an indoor pool, sauna, and several treatment rooms. There is a classy on-site restaurant and bar with scenic patio; an extensive, quality breakfast buffet is typically included in the rate. The hotel has a small casino, a bright fitness center, and a kids' club on-site. Prices are competitive for this level of luxury; the nearby Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik is often more expensive.
The views are the star of this 254-room, seaside, luxury chain hotel, which offers a peaceful vacation in a beautiful setting about a 15-minute walk from Dubrovnik's Old Town. Rooms are stylish, modern, and decorated with neutral tones; flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, luxe bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi are all standard. The hotel has an outdoor pool with sea views and there’s a large spa with an indoor pool, sauna, and several treatment rooms. There is a classy on-site restaurant and bar with scenic patio; an extensive, quality breakfast buffet is typically included in the rate. The hotel has a small casino, a bright fitness center, and a kids' club on-site. Prices are competitive for this level of luxury; the nearby Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik is often more expensive.
The newest part of the Importanne Resort along the coast of Lapad Bay, the Royal Princess Hotel is also the most luxurious. The restaurant and bar have enviable outdoor terrace seating, and each all-suite room has a private balcony. While it doesn't have a proper beach, the hotel sits right at the edge of the pristine waters of the Adriatic, where swimming conditions might be more appealing than at some of the area's crowded pebble beaches. A seaside promenade allows for easy access to the other properties within the resort, in addition to the Royal Princess's full spa, and indoor and outdoor pools. Tourists should note that the hotel is far from the historic attractions in Old Town but is also on the bus line that can take guests there within 15 minutes. Its dramatic location overlooking the rocky shore, chic modern facilities, and large elegant suites put it at the top of the list in Dubrovnik.
Several areas missing from the photo gallery made this difficult to write up. Its rocky beach, meeting facilities, and the full size indoor pool are absent (and not even mentioned in the notes). Had to triple check that this was the right hotel -- which was made all the more difficult by the fact that there are several Importanne Resort hotels in a row, of which this is a part.
The newest part of the Importanne Resort along the coast of Lapad Bay, the Royal Princess Hotel is also the most luxurious. The restaurant and bar have enviable outdoor terrace seating, and each all-suite room has a private balcony. While it doesn't have a proper beach, the hotel sits right at the edge of the pristine waters of the Adriatic, where swimming conditions might be more appealing than at some of the area's crowded pebble beaches. A seaside promenade allows for easy access to the other properties within the resort, in addition to the Royal Princess's full spa, and indoor and outdoor pools. Tourists should note that the hotel is far from the historic attractions in Old Town but is also on the bus line that can take guests there within 15 minutes. Its dramatic location overlooking the rocky shore, chic modern facilities, and large elegant suites put it at the top of the list in Dubrovnik.
Several areas missing from the photo gallery made this difficult to write up. Its rocky beach, meeting facilities, and the full size indoor pool are absent (and not even mentioned in the notes). Had to triple check that this was the right hotel -- which was made all the more difficult by the fact that there are several Importanne Resort hotels in a row, of which this is a part.
More modern and feature rich than any other upscale hotel in the vicinity, the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik sets itself apart with a gorgeous outdoor pool, a comprehensive spa, and vast conference facilities. It has fantastic suites and apartments, some of which span two stories connected by spiral staircases, but the Standard rooms are far less exciting. It's a great place to relax or attend a business event, but it's not the place for travelers to base themselves to tour Dubrovnik's historical landmarks or steep themselves in local culture. Travelers who prefer to be on the water have excellent upscale options at Valamar Lacroma's nearby sister property, Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel, or the Royal Princess Hotel, but both cost significantly more.
More modern and feature rich than any other upscale hotel in the vicinity, the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik sets itself apart with a gorgeous outdoor pool, a comprehensive spa, and vast conference facilities. It has fantastic suites and apartments, some of which span two stories connected by spiral staircases, but the Standard rooms are far less exciting. It's a great place to relax or attend a business event, but it's not the place for travelers to base themselves to tour Dubrovnik's historical landmarks or steep themselves in local culture. Travelers who prefer to be on the water have excellent upscale options at Valamar Lacroma's nearby sister property, Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel, or the Royal Princess Hotel, but both cost significantly more.
The 338-room Valamar Club is a mid-range, family-focused holiday resort set on the north shore of Dubrovnik's Babin Kuk peninsula. Children are indeed particularly well catered for with a wide range of kids' clubs and entertainment programs, plus a basketball court and beach volleyball court. An all-inclusive option makes life easier (and cheaper) for families too, while nearby beaches mean not all the time has to be spent around the big, impressive pool. Like the property as a whole, rooms are basic, functional, and perfectly adequate -- and reasonable rates reflect this.
The 338-room Valamar Club is a mid-range, family-focused holiday resort set on the north shore of Dubrovnik's Babin Kuk peninsula. Children are indeed particularly well catered for with a wide range of kids' clubs and entertainment programs, plus a basketball court and beach volleyball court. An all-inclusive option makes life easier (and cheaper) for families too, while nearby beaches mean not all the time has to be spent around the big, impressive pool. Like the property as a whole, rooms are basic, functional, and perfectly adequate -- and reasonable rates reflect this.
Though it's in a good location on a private stretch of beach, this Soviet-era hotel is outdated and overpriced. The rooms have balconies, many with views of the sea, but most are badly in need of updates. For its size, it's sorely lacking in amenities and doesn't even offer free in-room Wi-Fi. No elevators make it unsuitable for older travelers or anyone who doesn't relish hauling bags up and down numerous staircases. Though officially a smoke-free property, many rooms and halls smell like smoke, and of the fresheners the housekeeping staff uses to try to cover it up. The nearby Hotel Komodor is under the same management and far more charming, and families will fare even better at the all-inclusive Valamar Club Dubrovnik, though it is not on the beach.
Though it's in a good location on a private stretch of beach, this Soviet-era hotel is outdated and overpriced. The rooms have balconies, many with views of the sea, but most are badly in need of updates. For its size, it's sorely lacking in amenities and doesn't even offer free in-room Wi-Fi. No elevators make it unsuitable for older travelers or anyone who doesn't relish hauling bags up and down numerous staircases. Though officially a smoke-free property, many rooms and halls smell like smoke, and of the fresheners the housekeeping staff uses to try to cover it up. The nearby Hotel Komodor is under the same management and far more charming, and families will fare even better at the all-inclusive Valamar Club Dubrovnik, though it is not on the beach.
In a residential area of Lapad peninsula, the upper-mid-range Villa Curic offers 14 apartment-like rooms with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi, though furnishings are on the dated side. The charming stone exterior with greenery is a highlight here, along with the lovely outdoor rooftop pool surrounded by lounge chairs and offering amazing bay views. Rooms are clean and spacious with kitchenettes, living areas, and dining areas; some have spacious, scenic, furnished terraces. There is some free on-site parking available, and the historical sights of Old Town are about a 10-minute drive away. The main complaint here is that the homey, dated furnishings lack style compared to the appealing pool and exterior. Travelers can compare rates with Villa Klaic, a charming bed-and-breakfast with free breakfast, beer, and a small, outdoor pool.
In a residential area of Lapad peninsula, the upper-mid-range Villa Curic offers 14 apartment-like rooms with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi, though furnishings are on the dated side. The charming stone exterior with greenery is a highlight here, along with the lovely outdoor rooftop pool surrounded by lounge chairs and offering amazing bay views. Rooms are clean and spacious with kitchenettes, living areas, and dining areas; some have spacious, scenic, furnished terraces. There is some free on-site parking available, and the historical sights of Old Town are about a 10-minute drive away. The main complaint here is that the homey, dated furnishings lack style compared to the appealing pool and exterior. Travelers can compare rates with Villa Klaic, a charming bed-and-breakfast with free breakfast, beer, and a small, outdoor pool.
The upscale Neptun Hotel is on a quiet corner of the Babin Kuk peninsula, a 20-minute bus ride to Dubrovnik's Old Town. Completely refurbished in 2015, the 91 rooms and suites are light-filled and tastefully decorated. Almost all have glass balconies with spectacular sea views, and all come with 40-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. A free breakfast buffet offering a large spread is included in rates, as is parking. The hotel shares its facilities with the adjacent luxury Ariston Hotel, which is part of the same chain. The complex has two restaurants, two bars, a wellness center, three outdoor pools, and a sizable beachfront. Travelers looking to stay in Old Town might prefer the Pucic Palace, a luxury boutique in a restored palace, though it doesn't offer a pool, spa, or fitness facilities.
The upscale Neptun Hotel is on a quiet corner of the Babin Kuk peninsula, a 20-minute bus ride to Dubrovnik's Old Town. Completely refurbished in 2015, the 91 rooms and suites are light-filled and tastefully decorated. Almost all have glass balconies with spectacular sea views, and all come with 40-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. A free breakfast buffet offering a large spread is included in rates, as is parking. The hotel shares its facilities with the adjacent luxury Ariston Hotel, which is part of the same chain. The complex has two restaurants, two bars, a wellness center, three outdoor pools, and a sizable beachfront. Travelers looking to stay in Old Town might prefer the Pucic Palace, a luxury boutique in a restored palace, though it doesn't offer a pool, spa, or fitness facilities.
