Postcards from... Booklet 2022

A legendary five-star hotel with fantastic views of Dubrovnik's medieval walls rising from the sea. A major update has introduced cool minimalist interiors and retro-chic furnishings to the 158 rooms and common spaces: think misty-pink armchairs and local artworks. The hotel is home to three restaurants and a snazzy lounge-bar, with the waterside Prora being the highlight. Down by the sea, a terrace with sunbeds and parasols has steps into the water for swimming. The vast Wellness Spa includes a big freeform pool and whirlpools, Roman bath, Finnish sauna and theme showers. St. Joseph’s is a very special boutique hotel at the heart of the Old Town in Dubrovnik. Built in the 16th century, it had fallen into disrepair in modern times but has now been lovingly restored to become one of the most elegant properties within the city walls. Each of the six beautiful rooms has been tastefully decorated in a style worthy of Dubrovnik’s illustrious past. The bathrooms feature spacious rain showers and complimentary toiletries. The King Suites also have inviting bathtubs and twin sinks. There is also a 3-bedroom cottage next door that would be ideal for a large family booking. This romantic retreat, set in a 1930s white-stone villa, is much loved by discerning travellers looking to splurge. Come here for discreet luxury, sublime sea views towards Dubrovnik's Old Town walls and a chic restaurant with tables on a vine-draped terrace. With just 13 rooms, Villa Orsula provides the sort of personalised service that only a small hotel can achieve – you'll be treated more as a dear friend than a hotel guest. From the garden, planted with fragrant pines and lavender, stone steps lead down to a lovely bathing platform, with sun beds, beach towels and easy access into the sea. This slick, contemporary retreat is built into a cliff, overlooking the turquoise Adriatic towards Dubrovnik's city walls. Secluded in a sea-view world of its own, it’s all about indulging in the finer things in life here, but with minimum fuss. Throughout the hotel the look is contemporary and all of the 56 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling sliding windows and private sea- view terraces. Around the building, a series of stone terraces step down towards the glistening blue sea and beach complete with white parasols. A spa with an indoor pool, a gourmet restaurant and cool rooftop bar complete the picture. The Pick of Dubrovnik Hotels & Please select up to 4 hotels that you wish to feature in Postcards from Dubrovnik feature Villa Orsula Villa Dubrovnik Hotel Excelsior St. Josephs