Where to stay: Antiq Palace Hotel in Ljubljana

BY ONEIKA RAYMOND

After a stay at the Antiq Palace Hotel in Ljubljana, I’m convinced more than ever that I was made for “The Suite Life”.

I spent a night here during my three day trip to Slovenia. The gargantuan room they put me in was not a room at all, but a palatial full-service apartment fit for a princess.  My large suite had a bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, AND dining area.

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When I saw it, I cried out in amazement… and  my voice subsequently echoed through the immense space. I was impressed.

You see, in my experience, European hotel rooms are insanely petite.  When I travelled around France, I was appalled by the tiny closets they dared call rooms. This gigantic room, then, appealed to my North American sensibilities. I am used to space; in much of Canada and the States everything is bigger and wider.

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The Antiq Palace Hotel is stylish boutique accommodation located on a quiet side street in Ljubljana’s historic centre.  I had a bit of a difficult time finding it as the street it’s on is numbered a tad wonkily and the building itself labelled only discreetly.  But it would seem that this slightly secretive location only adds to the calm elegance of the property.  Once a residence for the city’s nobility, the immaculately kept building and grounds have a distinctly regal air.  The 13 individually designed suites have their own flavour and the layout of floors is interesting, if a bit confusing- on two occasions I got lost trying to find my room!

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That said, I loved the layout of the building: there were loads of back doors and half-staircases, split-level landings and outdoor patios so that walking around the hotel was an adventure in itself.  The lovely inner courtyard where I ate in the morning was serenity defined- it was quiet and peaceful, perfect for a contemplative solo meal or a romantic breakfast between lovers. As for the breakfast itself, the food was fresh and well-presented (the croissants were divine), but I was disappointed that what I consider a staple for a hotel breakfast was not there: there were no eggs! Blasphemy!

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The property also had a small gym that I briefly thought about using, but laziness put the kibosh on any plans I had for maintaining any level of fitness. (Hey, I was on holiday, don’t judge me!) The gym, however, was decently stocked and the equipment looked brand new.  The Antiq Palace also has a spa, but unfortunately I did not indulge on this occasion.
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My verdict?  The Antiq Palace Hotel is well-located 4-star luxury at its finest (and cheapest- Ljubljana is still great value compared to other cities in Europe)!  The only real drawback to this place is that it only has 13 rooms and they fill up fast!

How important is size to you when booking a hotel room?

Disclaimer: My stay at the Antiq Palace Hotel was sponsored but they didn’t ask me to write a favourable review nor eat their yummy fresh-baked croissants until I felt sick.

 

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