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Bled provides plenty of choice for those wishing to make
more than a day out of their visit to the town. As well as
the hotel listings here, the tourist information advisors can
provide the visitor with plenty of advice on the best accommodation
options available. Be warned though that during
the peak summer and winter seasons rooms fill up fast.
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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
O Casino H Conference facilities
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
F Fitness centre L Guarded parking
R Internet G Non-smoking rooms
K Restaurant J Old town location
D Sauna C Swimming pool
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
Cream of the Crop
Grand Hotel Toplice D-3, Cesta Svobode 12, tel. (+386)
45 79 10 00, ghtoplice@hotelibled.com, www.hoteltoplice.si.
Complete with its legendary thermal swimming
pool that provides more than enough of a reason to stay
here anyway, Toplice’s rather stark exterior betrays wealth of
comfort and style inside its walls. The rooms and suites are
all well-designed, some of them exceedingly elegant, and all
coming with en suite bathrooms, cable television, minibars and
internet access. The lakeside location is arguably the best in
Bled, with further attractions including three restaurants plus
two bars, as well as excellent wellness and conference facilities.
Q 87 rooms (singles €140-180, doubles €158-220, suites
€252-600). PHARUFLGKDXC hhhhh
A terrace overlooking the lake C. Hutton
Upmarket
Best Western Hotel Kompas D-3, Cankarjeva 2, tel.
(+386) 45 78 21 00, info.kompas@kompas-lovec.eu,
www.kompashotel.com. A distinctive Alpine-feel hotel with
a big sloping roof, as the hotel owners say themselves, the
place is within easy walking distance of the town centre yet
provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at the same
time. Over 100 well appointed rooms and suites with either a
park or lake view come complete with all the trimmings including
cable television, minibar and internet connection. Other
perks include a decent restaurant, relaxing bar, indoor swimming
pool, Jacuzzi and excellent conference facilities Q 95
rooms (single €123-137, double €135-155, suite €200-240).
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Golf D-3, Cankarjeva 4, tel. (+386) 45 79 17 00,
hotelgolf@hotelibled.com, www.hotel-golf-bled.com.
A smidgen up the hill from the lake in a secluded area of
trees, the almost pagoda-looking Hotel Golf’s reputation as
a haven of tranquillity is clearly warranted. The cool blue and
cream rooms feature en suite facilities with either bath or
shower, cable television and balconies, some with excellent
views of the lake and mountains. Four kilometres from the
superb 18-hole golf course which the company also owns
and operates, other treats include good wellness facilities,
conference rooms and a magnificent indoor swimming pool.
Q 150 rooms (singles €125-165, doubles €152-190, suites
€185-265). PTHARLGKDXCW hhhh
Park Hotel Bled D-2/3, Cesta Svobode 15, tel. (+386)
45 79 18 00, hotelpark@hotelibled.com. A huge waterside
hotel from the golden age of Yugoslavia, with splendid
balconies, nicely appointed rooms all coming with en suite
facilities, an indoor heated pool and a definite emphasis on
wellness and fitness in general. All rooms overlooking the
lake come with air conditioning, plus there’s a nice choice of
bars and restaurants. The hotel is famous for its kremšnita
cream cakes, which it has now produced over 10 million of.
Q 217 rooms (singles €125-145, doubles €150-170, suites
€230-250). ARUFLGKDXCW hhhh
Ribno Izletniška 44, tel. (+386) 45 78 31 00, fax (+386)
45 78 32 00, info@hotel-ribno.si, www.hotel-ribno.si. Ribno
is a stylish, upmarket hotel in an unbeatable location directly by
the Sava River with pristine rooms that cater to both families
and business travelers with in-room internet connections. The
surroundings are quiet and restful with tennis courts, a volleyball
pitch and facilities for sport fishing. You can experience the
modern comfort of a wellness centre, a cosmetic parlour, an
elegant restaurant and the hotel’s very own nightclub, Marilyn
Monroe. A shuttle service is available to and from the centre of
Bled. Q 61 rooms (singles €82-92, doubles 114-128, suites
€134-164). PTHAUGBKDW hhhh
Triglav Bled A-2, Kolodvorska 33, tel. (+386) 45 75 26
10/(+386) 41 747 636, fax (+386) 45 75 26 11, info@
hoteltriglavbled.si, ht-bled.com. Situated on the less-developed
western shore of the lake, this recently renovated
Bled mainstay has thankfully managed to maintain the rustic
charm and elegance you would expect from a hundred-year
old hotel located in one of Slovenia’s most idyllic settings. As
long as you’re not adverse to the colour yellow, it’s 22 cozy
rooms and excellent service are a great value, especially
during the low season. Just make sure to request a lake
view. The hotel also arranges a variety of activities and
excursions, from cooking workshops to horseback riding to
day-long steam train journeys through the Alps. Q 22 rooms
(singles €89-139, doubles €119-179,suites €139-209).
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where to stay
Winter 2009 - Spring 2010
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