Hotel Marmont, Split, Croatia - Explore & Book

"Giving onto a palm-lined seafront promenade and backed by rugged limestone mountains, Split grew up around a splendid Roman palace, built by Emperor Diocletian in the 3rd century AD. Much of the old town is contained within the palace walls, where a warren of narrow alleys is packed with proud Venetian-era buildings, many hosting hip cafés and boho-chic boutiques at street level. In the old town, between the seafront and the main square, the 22-room Marmont opened in July 2008. From a flagstone side street, automatic sliding glass doors open into the reception area to reveal a sophisticated, contemporary interior, a Mediterranean restaurant, and rooms spread over 3 floors. On a mezzanine level above reception, a lounge-bar with white boxy sofas and potted palms leads onto a raised terrace, where guests can order drinks at comfy wicker sofas in the shade of big white parasols. Remarkably helpful reception staff can recommend local restaurants and attractions, and advise about trips to the nearby Dalmatian islands, served by regular ferries from the nearby harbour. Highs You couldn't ask for a better location; you're right in the heart of the old town A buzzy cocktail bar and lively restaurant serving a range of enticing dishes; our mouths were watering just reading the menu Smart, pampering rooms with modern, minimalist furnishings, and a spoiling Luxury Suite which comes kitted with a Jacuzzi tub Personalised treatment from attentive staff - with just 22 rooms, reception personnel remember all of their guests It's the perfect place to start and end an island-hopping trip Lows If this is your first time in Spilt, you're likely to get lost trying to find the hotel; call reception and they'll guide you in! Guests have to park outside the pedestrian-only old town, then carry their luggage to the hotel Hot food at breakfast costs extra, and there aren't any vegetarian dishes on the restaurant's menu Some might find the rooms a bit bland (think beige, magnolia and coffee), plus they lack balconies Limited extra facilities - no pool, no gym, small amount of outdoor space No extra beds" - Jane Foster