dc AMBIENTKempinski in IstriaOn the north-western coast of Istria, just a five-hour drive fromMilan, Munich and Vienna, the Kempinski Hotel Adriatic opened itsdoors to visitors this summer. As the first Croatian luxurious Golf& Spa Resort, this is the first establishment from an internationalchain of luxury hotels to appear in this areaWrite: Nikola ÆelanPhoto: <strong>DalCasa</strong> ArchiveJThe name Kempinski signals a collection ofunique and specifi c hotels and estates thatcan be found all over the world and representthe oldest European chain of luxurioushotels. With exclusive and individual presentationsof true luxury, Kempinski has built itsreputation in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Inan attempt to preserve exclusivity and development of32true luxury, the chain’s management has decided to limitthe number of Kempinski hotels. In addition to theseelements, Kempinski is a proud member of the GlobalHotel Alliance, which is the world’s largest associationof independent hotel brands that come together by followingthe airline companies’ formula. Members of theGHA include Anantara, Cham, Dusit, Kempinski, Landis,Leela, Marco Polo, Omni, Pan Pacifi c, Parkroyal and the
KEMPINSKI GOLF & SPA RESORT JE TAKOĐERPREDIVAN PARK PRIRODEKEMPINSKI GOLF & SPA RESORT IS ALSOWONDERFULL PARK OF NATUREAdriatic features 186 spacious and luxurious rooms andsuites with warm Mediterranean atmosphere, and all ofthese rooms include touch-screen phones, free WLANInternet, Bang & Olufsen fl at-screen TV sets, Bose HI-FIequipment, digital Pay TV with local and internationalprogrammes, and a vault big enough to store a laptop.Doyle Collection, and these brands possess 180 luxurioushotels in 43 countries.On the north-western coast of Istria, just a fi ve-hour drivefrom Milan, Munich and Vienna, the Kempinski HotelAdriatic opened its doors to visitors this summer. As thefi rst Croatian luxurious Golf & Spa Resort, this is the fi rstestablishment from an international chain of luxury hotelsto appear in this area. Located right next to the sea,Kempinski Adriatic with 5 starsKempinski Hotel Adriatic is Croatia’s fi rst luxurious fi vestarGolf & Spa Resort on the coast. All bathrooms havetubs and power-shower cabins, as well as a mirror withan integrated TV set. The rooms with balconies overlookthe sea, the golf courses or Istria’s green scenery.Nineteen luxurious apartments, two of which carry the“president” title, are located at the very top of the hotel.These lavishing facilities consist of a separate diningroom, living room, sleeping section and study. The spaciousterraces overlook the Piran Bay, and these suites areembellished by another special intervention – a Jacuzzitub under the sky.The resort’s gastronomic offer includes three restaurantsof entirely different concepts. The main a-la-carte“Dijana” specializes in light Mediterranean cuisine.The rustic tavern “Kanova” is located right on the coastand serves authentic Istrian meals cooked mostly on anopen fi replace. Californian restaurant “Slice” is locatedright on the golf courses and is characterized by simple,healthy and modern dishes, with emphasis on variousgrilled specialties. The beverage offer is organized throughthe elegant Adriatic Bar with its classical-modern presencein the hotel lobby, as well as the Pool Bar on theoutdoor pool, Beach Bar on the hotel’s private beach,and the Golf Bar.Various health and pleasure services take place withinthe Carolea Spa centre, which is decorated in Greek-Roman fashion. This 3000-m2 facility with one indoorand two heated outdoor pools includes sixteen roomsreserved for makeover treatments, as well as variousaromatherapy saunas, steam baths, Roman caldarium,33