Kempinski Palace Portoroz

Hotel Overview

The luxurious comfort of the Kempinski Palace Portorož welcomes you in the heart of the Mediterranean Portoroz.

With its fresh new look it will take you on a journey through time, from its beginnings at the turn of the 19th century marked by the Secession period, followed by Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, Cubism and Art Déco, to its present subtle modern style that with its exquisite materials promises an uncompromising prestige.

What gives the hotel its experiences and relaxation is the amazing location in the Slovene town on the Adriatic Sea.

They guarantee the perfect comfort in a state-of-the-art hotel, walks in one-of-akind park with thousands of flavours, pleasant moments in the Palace Club, the café Forma Viva, unique Aromapathy-wellness treatments with gifts of the sea, unforgettable culinary delights in the restaurants Sophia and Fleur de Sel as well as an enjoyable start of the day in the Crystal Hall.

The Kempinski Palace Portoroz offers 183 spacious, aesthetically and superbly furnished rooms and suites, designed to cater to even the most sophisticated needs of the guests.



History

Kempinski Palace Portorož - a hotel which has a lot of stories to tell ....

Today, the Kempinski Palace Portorož bears the most important testimony to a flourishing thermal town of Portorož, one of the most important European SPA and seaside resorts in the second half of the 19th century, alongside Grado, Lido in Venice and Opatija, all part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.

Portorož first established itself as a tourist destination between 1908 and 1912 when the Palace Hotel was built. It was designed by the Austrian architect Johannes Eustachio and opened in 1910.

The following years after the opening of the Palace Hotel could record a steady increase of visitors coming to Portorož with a final record in 1913 with 7250 guests.

The old Palace of that era was something out of the ordinary. The opening itself was a social event and something unique. The Habsburg Vienna had a significant influence on the hotel's architectural image and its offer; the events, parties, services and offers were suited to its requirements.

The luxurious Palace Hotel was built as a wellness and tourist centre, with an exceptional SPA infrastructure for that period. It had more than one hundred rooms with rich décor, luxury dining halls, bars, a representative entrance section and garages.

Electrical wiring and elevators as well as the air-conditioning equipment were the pride of the hotel since at that time those facilities have been singular.

The history of the hotel Palace was influenced by famous names such as Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Marcello Mastroianni, Mina, Yul Brynner, Tito, Bobby Fischer and many other celebrities.

Due to its architecture, a mixture of various historical styles with elements of the Vienna Secession, the old Palace Hotel was declared as cultural monument in 1980, whereas the surrounding idyllic park gained the title of a manmade natural monument.

The renovated Kempinski Palace Portorož now has kept the legacy of the architecture and architectural characteristics of the old Palace.

The respect for history and tradition is intertwined with the newest guidelines of the present and future.

Location

The Kempinski Palace Portorož is located in the very heart of the Mediterranean Seaside of Portorož.

The Kempinski Palace Portorož is surrounded by a hundred-year-old park in the immediate vicinity of the Adriatic Sea.

It is situated at a marvelous location in the very centre of the cosmopolitan tourist town Portorož with its mild Mediterranean climate and more than hundred years of SPA tradition, not far from the medieval pearl, the town of Piran.

The description of being located between Venice and Vienna accrues from historical connections with Portorož.

Portorož is an excellent initial point for excursions: Two of the greatest Slovene tourist attractions known throughout the world, the Postojna Cave and the Lipica Stud Far, are located close to Portorož.

Main Distances

  • Ljubljana Airport - Jozeta Pucnika (LJU): 155 km
  • Trieste (Italy) Airport - Friuli Venezia Giulia (TRS): 75 km
  • Portoroz Airport - Letališce (POW): 10 km

Rooms

Rooms & Suites

183 rooms are air-conditioned, with a state-of-the-art audio-video system, including

  • LCD TV,
  • phone,
  • broadband internet access,
  • chargeable video-on-demand,
  • video game consoles.

The rooms also offer:

  • mini-bar
  • safe
  • tea and coffee maker available on request
  • bathroom with a bathtub and/or shower
  • WC and bidet
  • balcony facing the park or sea (most rooms).

The interior of the hotel rooms are designed by a French designer.

Next to modern furnitures and an exclusive décor you will always find a colorful rose, which is present in each room of the modern building.

The Palace can also provide accommodation suited to the needs of physically challenged guests and there will be a couple of interconnecting rooms in the modern building.

The Kempinski Palace Portorož offers seven different kind of suite categories.

Beside the basic equipment they are distinguished by a larger living part which can be used for an extra bed and two toilet facilities, guaranteed sea view and a balcony.

Superior Double Room

The Kempinski Palace Portorož offers 124 Superior Double Rooms with the average of 30 sqm.

  • They are located in the historical and modern wing, with sea or park view.
  • All rooms are equipped with an interactive TV system, LCD screen and prepared HD contents as well as with a spacious bathroom.
  • Each room does offer a bathtub and some additionally a separate shower cabin.

Deluxe Double Room

23 Deluxe Double rooms are measuring 40 sqm each.

  • They all offer a larger living section as the Superior Double rooms and some of them additionally offer a separate shower and a bathtub.
  • All Deluxe Double rooms are equipped with a TV system and internet access.
  • The Deluxe Double rooms are available with park or sea view in the traditional or modern building.

Junior Suite

The Kempinski Palace offers 17 Junior Suites, all with the exclusive sea view and a balcony, up to 40 sqm.

  • All Junior Suites provide a separated living part and bathroom with separated shower and bathtub in both buildings of the hotel.

Superior Junior Suite

Four Superior Junior Suites with 50 sqm.

  • The Superior Junior Suite features a spacious living area and bathroom with separated shower and bathtub.
  • The guaranteed sea view and a balcony of the Superior Junior Suite is as well something unique, offered in both buildings of the hotel.

Deluxe Junior Suite

The Kempinski Palace offers seven Deluxe Junior Suites with 65 sqm.

  • This Deluxe Junior Suites possess a great separated living area and a bathroom with shower and bathtub.
  • The sea view is completed by a spacious balcony. 
  • The Deluxe Junior Suites are located in the historical building exclusively.

Piran Suite

The Piran Suite is a luxuriously equipped hotel room divided in two floors and located in the modern wing of the hotel.

  • There are two Piran Suites available in the Kempinski Palace, both with guaranteed sea view and two spacious balconies surfacing the sea.
  • 80 sqm include a living room and toilet facilities on the first floor.
  • The bedroom, walking closet and a whirlpool are situated on the second floor.
  • While enjoying the whirlpool the view will guide you directly into the bay of Piran.

Palace Suite

Four Palace Suites are situated in the historical wing of the hotel Palace and they measure 92 sqm.

  • Beside the basic equipment of all rooms, they offer an extensive living space, a possibly separate bedroom for guests and two toilet facilities.
  • All Palace Suites have a walking closet and a dining table for up to 6 people.
  • The sea view above the bay of Piran is outstanding.

Marcello Suite - Party Suite

The Marcello Suite is located in the 5th floor of the historical building and drafted as a Party-Suite.

  • Equipped with an own bar which invites with an impressive view above the Mediterranean sea as well as a Jacuzzi at the private balcony on top of the Kempinski Palace.
  • This will be the most unique and exclusive place to organize your event on top of Portorož on 70sqm plus 42sqm terrace.

Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite with its 230 sqm is the largest and the most luxurious private jewel, located in the historical wing of the hotel.

  • The Presidential Suite features a living room with a Bang & Olufsen entertainment-system, a dining area for up to 10 people, a master bedroom connected to a premium bathroom, a guest bedroom with bathroom, a library plus a large terrace overlooking the bay of Piran.

Services

Outdoor activities

  • The guests can have their pick of various water sports with an emphasis on sailing; a tennis centre with a tennis stadium and 13 clay courts is situated in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
  • Golf courses can be experienced in the idyllic town of Lipica - Golf Club Lipica (40 km) and one in Trieste - Golf Club Trieste.
  • The surrounding hills covered by evergreen vegetation and olive tree groves; the salt pans and Istrian villages commands excellent destinations for walks, cycling, horseback riding and watching rare, indigenous species of birds.
  • Portorož is an excellent initial point for excursions: Two of the greatest Slovene tourist attractions known throughout the world, the Postojna Cave and the Lipica Stud Far, are located close to Portorož.

Shopping

Both, the hotel guests and visitors will be invited to indulge in a shopping spree of the Kempinski Palace gallery, which holds shops offering selected items made by top international manufacturers like La Perla, Max&Co, a juweler and some more.

On top of this some interesting shops will be available in Portorož and the villages around.

Food & Beverages

The culinary offer at the Kempinski Palace Portorož is innovative, modern, new, diverse and first-rate.

It is a combination of culinary delights, ranging from the Mediterranean-Italian cuisine and trendy tastes from all around the world up to boutique sweets.

Visiting the restaurants & bars of the hotel will be an unforgettable experience.

Sophia

In the original grandiosity of noble lumbers and historical elegance the Sophia welcomes you for fine dining.

The menu card offers an exalted Mediterranean-Italian gourmet cuisine.

Beside the a la carte menu, Sophia offers degustation menus and a wine list with an outstanding selection of international and Slovene wines as well as world-known highlights.

Fleur de Sel

Welcome to the Fleur de Sel - a trendy bar & restaurant with an amazing location on the first floor, overseeing the bay of Piran.

Lifestyle, a modern ambiance and an innovative culinary cuisine will make your stay in this restaurant for lunch or dinner unforgettable.

Menu selections in the Fleur de Sel are influenced by modern and global culinary trends - "fusion culinary".

If you just prefer enjoying the view and the relaxed atmosphere there is a great selection of Martini cocktails and special drinks.

Crystal Hall

The Crystal Hall - the jewel of the Kempinski Palace Portorož.

The liberal ballroom in the baroque style invites for a singular buffet breakfast in the morning - at any time overlooking the sea.

Special occasions like Gala dinners, product presentations and events in a singular surrounding will draw a secret and special charm from the Crystal Hall.

This will also be the animation - the Palace is going to organize special events for hotel guests - they will take you by surprise!

Forma Viva & Ladies´ Saloon Sweet allurements in the Forma Viva: Petit-Fours, pralines of truffles, gateaux and variation of chocolate are just some ideas of the finest selection.

The innovative combination of a "Vienna Coffeehouse" and a French Confisserie is fascinating - an in-house coffee or tea, a personalized recommendation of selected sweet wines or a sherry, all your expectations will be excelled.

The Forma Viva’s tea and coffee selection goes beyond an average selection featuring its own tea blend and coffee roast private label.

The essence of the Italian coffeehouse tradition can be experienced with Palace Coffee 'Cappuccino'.

Arabica beans from the sun-drenched highlands of Latin America are masterfully wood roasted to create a rich aroma, at once mild and full-bodied.

Savored to the accompaniment of Palace Torte you share in a heritage lovingly cultivated. The connected Ladies´saloon invites for undisturbed moments and interesting conversations.

Bubbles & Gentlemen Saloon

Bubbles - the champagne and wine bar of the hotel - is inviting you for a great selection of sparkling wines and Champagne.

Different wines, various classic aperitifs like Martinis, Manhattans and Champagne-based cocktails as well as oysters and caviar are offering a great prelude to your evening, in a musical accompanied atmosphere.

Palace Club

The Palace Club - classical with refinement in the heart of the hotel - is inviting hotel guests, event participants, visitors and friends all day long.

The place where to meet - with a bar which offers selected drinks, Spanish tapas will create a culinary delight and a pianist who is accompanying the special atmosphere for everybody.

Wine cellar

The Palace wine cellar is offering even greater selection of wines in a more rustic environment.

The wine cellar can offer itself to a variety of occasions, from a romantic candle light dinner up to a private event for up to 15 people.

In addition to wine tastings also cognacs, whiskeys and rums are served by experts in this unique surrounding.

Pool Bar

Relaxation, indulgence and well-beeing is offered by the Rose SPA - the pool bar pampers with innovative drinks of fruits and vegetables - according to your desire.