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Hotel Palace Portorož
Portorož, Slovenia · Independent · Grand Luxury
Hotel Palace Portorož opened in 1910 to Johann Eustacchio's design, the Belle Époque palace of the Austrian Riviera at Obala 45. Kempinski ran it from the 2008 rebuild until February 2026; Minor Hotels now operates the 181-key house, with a Minor Reserve Collection relaunch planned for 2027. Saltwater pools, a 1,500 m² spa, and the restored ballroom remain.
- 181 rooms
- Opened 1910
- Rooms from 205 sq ft (19 m²)
- Architect: Johann Eustacchio
- Interiors: API ARHITEKTI
About Hotel Palace Portorož
- Johann Eustacchio designed the 1910 palace; API ARHITEKTI rebuilt the interiors for the 2008 Kempinski reopening.
- Kempinski left in February 2026 after 17 years; Minor Hotels now operates the house.
- Entry-level rooms start at 205 sq ft (19 m²).
History
The Palace Hotel opened on 20 August 1910, designed by Johann Eustacchio. It closed in 1990; API ARHITEKTI rebuilt the interiors and Kempinski reopened it in 2008. Kempinski's management agreement ended in February 2026 when Minor Hotels took over for MK Group. A Minor Reserve Collection relaunch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 after further refurbishment.
The setting
The hotel stands on Obala 45 in Portorož, a coastal resort town on Slovenia’s Adriatic shore. Wikipedia notes that Portorož was one of the most important coastal resorts on the Austrian Riviera in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which helps explain the property’s grand Belle Époque setting. 4 km from Sečovlje Salina Nature Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant Sophia — Restaurant
Experiences
- Crystal Hall — Fairytale-like event hall, the hotel's most popular venue for weddings, galas and various events, once the gathering place of aristocrats.
- Historic palace park terrace — Terrace surrounded by the century-old heritage-protected palace park, usable for events and weddings.
- Fifth-floor terrace — Open-air terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea and the town, for cocktail receptions and private celebrations.
- Restaurant Sophia — Restaurant inspired by Sophia Loren, with refined décor and exquisite cuisine; ideal for up to 150 guests.
Amenities
- 1,500 sq m spa
- Indoor saltwater pool
- Outdoor saltwater pool
- Numerous saunas
- Restored ballroom
- Treatments using olive oil, rose, and salt
- Sea-facing historic façade
- Fitness center
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