The Pucic Palace

"This 18th-century hotel at the foot of the Stradun (the polished-limestone pedestrian thoroughfare in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town) is set on a small square in close proximity to the city’s most famous sights and museums. Once upon a time it was mansion belonging to a noble family, and its aristocratic bones are still evident in the stately draperies, period furniture, and antique paintings. The guestrooms feature wood-beamed ceilings, parquet floors, and thick walls that keep the interiors cool, plus oversized bathrooms with stand-alone tubs. A block away, there’s an annex containing two apartments and two more hotel rooms. Each morning, guests can enjoy breakfast outside on the square or at the terrace restaurant. Later in the day, they can stop by the on-site wine bar for Croatian vintages, both red and white. While there isn’t a spa on site, the hotel offers access to the private Banje Beach, just outside the city walls, as well as the Ploce Gate, where guests can rent sun loungers."

The Pucic Palace, Dubrovnik, Croatia - Explore & Book

"It was aristocrats who originally swanned through the halls behind the honey-coloured walls of this splendid building. Three centuries later, The Pucić Palace's doors swing open to guests who seek a touch of grandeur in their lodgings. Located on Dubrovnik’s atmospheric main square, the hotel has been traditionally restored with wooden-beamed ceilings, wrought-iron balustrades and lustrous green marble. Corridors are lined with glass cases displaying antiquities, walls are hung with valuable artworks on loan from city museums, and each of the 18 rooms is named after a famous Croatian poet, musician or artist. If it’s all sounding a bit too much like an over-stuffed cultural excursion with Great-Aunt Matilda, don’t fret: there are swanky toiletries, fast WiFi, delicious breakfasts and not a stitch of pretentiousness in the staff. The Pucić Palace is comfortably modern and yet conveniently located on the doorstep of Dubrovnik’s tremendous history. Highs The sense of privilege: this is one of only a handful of hotels located in the old town, and the only 5-star The location: walk out the door and you’re in Gundulić Square, ready to stroll down the Stradun and explore the cathedrals, outdoor cafés and hidden corners of this impressive walled city The arrival: we loved being met at Poce gate by the porters, who took our luggage through the car-free Old Town to the hotel The extras: coffee-making facilities, fresh lemonade, and discounts on dinner & the sunbeds on Banje Beach, a 5-minute walk away Lows Because the palace is within the walls of the old town, you will miss the views of the sea from the lower floors Rooms may seem expensive for their size: this is the price for the unbeatable location If you decide to bring a car, the closest parking is several streets away, outside the car-free city walls" - Glenda Richards

Hotel Pucic Palace (Dubrovnik, Croatia) 6 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"For a decade or more now Croatian tourism is booming, especially in Dubrovnik — travelers, are charmed by its sidewalk cafes and historic sights, and are descending on the “jewel of the Adriatic” in record numbers." - Tablet Hotels