Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel

Where do I even start? How this hotel is not #1 in Ljubljana is a complete mystery to me. This is the ONLY place to stay. We just checked out and I am already planning a return trip. This hotel was beyond wonderful, it is the only hotel I have stayed where the entire staff seemed genuinely invested in our comfort and enjoyment of not just the hotel, but the entire country of Slovenia. This is truly a five-star experience. Days prior to check-in I was contacted and given instructions on getting to the hotel and they followed up a few times to ensure we were prepared (if you are driving in they will need to meet you outside the city center and will handle all parking, luggage, etc.). The Location: You cannot get a better location or more centrally located than this hotel. Right on the river bank winding through the old town, you walk outside and are in the middle of it all. The room: Upon arrival we were directed to the hotel’s bar where a welcome drink was waiting while our check-in was handled by staff. We were then escorted to our room where our luggage had magically arrived and given a full room tour with instructions on lights, temperature, etc. Each room is unique, we stayed in their City Quay room which included a small balcony and was the perfect size for my husband and myself. Waiting in our room was a welcome plate of fruit and cookies as well as a fridge stocked with complementary waters, local sodas, milk and juice. Need coffee? There is a Jura machine in the room ready to churn out any of your caffeine needs as well as four jars of local tea. The rooms are equipped with all the basic amenities…toiletries, robes, slippers (they were thoughtful enough to include smaller slippers for me and a large pair for my husband that actually fit his size 14 feet which is unheard of). The staff were on hand to provide recommendations, reservations, directions, or assist with any need. The food: Breakfast is included and I HIGHLY encourage you not to miss out, it is a grand affair with multiple courses. You start with water, juice, a smoothie, and choice of coffee/tea. Then comes the basket of bread with two local honeys and two homemade jams, a fruit platter, and a platter of local meats and cheeses. Oh, and of course a daily danish/sweet treat. Still feeling peckish? Well here comes the “second part” where you can choose from eggs cooked any way, eggs Benedict three styles, bacon, local sausage, porridge, yogurt parfait, or the local sausage (try it!). All served table side or in your room by the most charming waiter. We also had dinner in their on-site restaurant which was wonderful. The evening waiter was equally charming and had great recommendations for local wines. Other Services: Need a bike? They’ve got it. Need a tour? They will arrange it. Need anything? They will bend over backwards all with a smile. Any complaints? Not really. If I HAD to give the hotel a recommendation, and this would be something VERY minor, I would recommend

It was an unexpected magical experience eating in the restaurant of this hotel. The best home made bread variants I tasted in years, even a cooked potato with trout caviar, crème fraiche with chives, sounds so simple but was so sublime. I can go on for hours about the dream chef & the top patron. But… we will come back already this year Chris**as especially for the food. We discovered that it was a hotel as well and got a tour through the coziest rooms, so we are going to choose one bedroom for second Chris**as Day. I am looking forward to Ljubljana in Chris**as time, what an unexpected romantic, artistic , gastronomic, historic city !

Bellissimo hotel di charme nella parte storica della città, molto ben organizzato con personale pieno di entusiasmo e attenzione per i pochi ospiti del piccolo hotel. Vale la pena davvero approfittare della calorosa ospitalità fornita per godersi al meglio una vacanza in questa spelnidida città

For a very special stay in Ljubljana, do not miss Zlata Ladjica. Small and in a historic building with contemporary furnishings, it felt good right away. The hotel has an excellent restaurant, also, with an outside patio and an inside restaurant that was intimate but not stuffy. And this hotel is right on the river convenient to everything. However, the memories I shall always have of my 5 night stay involved the 25 people on the staff who operate like a well organized team. Everyone knew my name and tried to provide me every day and in every way with the best memories you could possibly have including great suggestions of what to do and how to use my time. I am now back home but my heart is still at this hotel. It is very very special.

Perfect location. Possibly the best staff we’ve ever encountered. Their restaurant recommendations were exactly to our taste ( not easy!!) They were really knowledgeable and helpful. Truly comfortable bed and pillows. Delicious breakfast. Just returned from a lovely week in Ljubljana, so glad we chose to stay here.