Our party of nine had to find a hotel quickly when our return flight to UK was cancelled and EasyJet didn’t bother to respond to our requests. This is a great hotel for staying at Ljubljana. It is within the pedestrianised area of the city, just a stone’s throw from the river. The suites are all different and have their own unique character. Our, Suite 7, was a little dated, but lovely nonetheless. Huge, huge rooms with a massive double bath. The bed was very comfortable, however the Slovenians don’t seem to get ‘pillows’ as such. Everywhere we went the pillows never offered much more than air and feathers! Anyway, breakfast was included and consisted of cold meats, cheeses, smocked salmon along with fruit, cereals, boiled eggs, pastries, toast, bread, unlimited coffee and fruit juices. A great way to start the day. Photos of the ‘rich and famous’ who have stayed there on the walls of the dining room. All the staff were *really* helpful and friendly, they literally couldn’t do enough for you. We had umbrellas thrust into our hands as we left to explore the city when there was a little rain outside. Very spacious communal areas and an internal courtyard. Thoroughly enjoyable, if all too brief stay (two nights). Towels changed both days too!

First the positives, the staff were very friendly and helpful. This building is a rabbit warren of stairs and corridors in an old converted building, it is a real gem architecturally. The room we had was a suite and it had a lovely bathroom with a large bedroom with a high ceiling and beautifully frescoed fresco. The bed was very comfortable with high quality cotton sheets. There were nice armchairs and a good flatscreen tv. The location of the hotel is perfect. Just 1 street behind the very busy pedestrian area beside the river, so, 1 minute walk from the action but on a quiet street. What did not work for me was that the room was hot, and, there is no aircon. Also, there were 2 windows, but, one did not open as it was screwed shut, so, it was not possible to cool the room down in the morning or evening. There was a tall fan standing in the corner, but, it only served to move around the hot air, not to cool the room. The other challenge was that there was no shower, there was a nice bath, and it had a hand held shower head with a lead so that you could kind of shower while holding it in one hand. The water pressure was good. There is no car park in the hotel which is located in the old centre which is pedestrianised. You need to phone the hotel and the receptionist walks out to where the street barrier is (approx 5 min walk from the hotel) and guides you to onstreet parking and gives you a permit to display in your car. This costs €35 per day which is expensive and they should really tell you it will cost this much when you are booking the hotel. Try to book a rate that includes breakfast, or, you will pay

The hotel is centrally located in a quiet street very close to sights, bars, restaurants, etc. Even though the hotel is situated in an old palace (allegedly formerly owned by the Italian royal family), you are unfortunately NOT in for a royal treatment! The hotel is a confusing maze of corridors, stairs, levels, etc. Our suite was very spacious and bright, and was partially furnished with antique cupboard, tables, etc. but they didn't manage to keep this style all the way through, beds are really comfortable. The staff is very helpful, but it is a bit difficult to find out, when the reception is manned, and when it is not, but as you let yourself in with the room key, it normally causes no difficulties. Breakfast is VERY basic (probably because the hotel is small = 20 rooms). We visited the hotel after all covid restrictions were suspended: But still the rooms would not be cleaned (allegedly "due to Covid"), unless you specifically requested it - what a weird scheme/explanation! WARNING: The hotel shares courtyard with a music conservatory (in several floors), so for 10 hours a day you are "entertained" unfortunately NOT with music but with endless, annoying and nerve wrecking scales, instrument tuning, etc. so if you are not 100% sure to have a room facing the street: Stay away from this hotel – it is torture!