Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia

Nice breakfast. Hotel retains some charm and pre-war grandeur. The pool and saunas are nice, as is the staff. Jackhammering (two diggers) across the street, even Sunday. Beach amenities(about a dozen spots for cabanas/dual beach loungers) not open first two days, then just a “soft open” with no service while many other places had already opened(end of May/start of June). The “beach”location is bit of an exaggeration anyhow, exposed between a busy cafe and a construction site, and across the main boulevard from the hotel. Also charged 5x more in local taxes than what the reservation specified, not a large amount compared to other cities and presumably not the hotel’s doing but info should be more accurate during booking. The rooms are comfortable and as described, if slightly dated.

Breakfast was very poor.

A luxury hotel in the heart of Portoroz that combines both classic and modern architecture. Specious and comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast with a great variety for all dietary habits, fine dining restaurants, private beach, sports facilities and professional staff. Highly recommended.

We stayed at this hotel in Portorož for 3 nights and overall had a good experience. The hotel itself is very nice, with a great location right on the beachfront. It’s easy to get around and enjoy the area, though the beachfront right in front of the hotel can feel a bit crowded, with shops and cafes packed closely together. There was also some construction going on near the beach access, which took away a bit from the atmosphere, but we imagine it will be much nicer once that’s completed. Our room was clean and well-maintained, but felt a bit tight. One of the bathrooms was tight in size. Breakfast was very good, with a wide selection of fresh options, however the coffee could definitely be improved, it wasn't good at all. One of the highlights of the hotel is the beautiful garden and the views. That said, we were a bit disappointed that the garden is only open until 5pm. Since it gets quite hot during the day, it would have been lovely to enjoy it in the cooler evening hours. The hotel has several restaurants; we tried one and found the food good, though the service was a bit slow. On the positive side, room service was fast and efficient, and the overall service from the staff was friendly. One suggestion would be for the hotel to offer more services or activities for guests, perhaps a shuttle to Piran or suggestions for local things to do. It would really elevate the guest experience. All in all, a pleasant stay in a great location with a few areas for improvement. We’d recommend it for sure.