The luxurious comfort of the Kempinski Palace
Portorož welcomes you in the heart of the Mediterranean
Portoroz.
With its fresh new look it will take you on a journey through
time, from its beginnings at the turn of the 19th century
marked by the Secession period, followed by Art Nouveau,
Bauhaus, Cubism and Art Déco, to its present subtle modern
style that with its exquisite materials promises an uncompromising
prestige.
What gives the hotel its experiences and relaxation
is the amazing location in the Slovene town on the Adriatic Sea.
They guarantee the perfect comfort in a state-of-the-art
hotel, walks in one-of-akind park with thousands of flavours, pleasant
moments in the Palace Club, the café Forma Viva, unique
Aromapathy-wellness treatments with gifts of the sea, unforgettable
culinary delights in the restaurants Sophia and Fleur de Sel as well as
an enjoyable start of the day in the Crystal Hall.
The Kempinski Palace Portoroz
offers 183 spacious, aesthetically and superbly furnished rooms and
suites, designed to cater to even the most sophisticated needs of the
guests.
HistoryKempinski Palace Portorož - a hotel which
has a lot of stories to tell ....
Today, the Kempinski Palace Portorož
bears the most important testimony to a flourishing thermal town of
Portorož, one of the most important European SPA and seaside resorts in
the second half of the 19th century, alongside Grado, Lido in Venice
and Opatija, all part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.
Portorož first established itself as a tourist destination
between 1908 and 1912 when the
Palace Hotel was built. It was designed by the Austrian architect
Johannes Eustachio and opened in 1910.
The following years after the opening of the
Palace
Hotel
could record a steady increase of visitors
coming to Portorož with a final record in 1913 with 7250 guests.
The old Palace of that era
was something out of the ordinary. The opening itself was a social
event and something unique. The Habsburg Vienna had a significant
influence on the hotel's architectural image and its offer; the events,
parties, services and offers were suited to its requirements.
The luxurious Palace Hotel was built as a wellness and tourist
centre, with an exceptional SPA
infrastructure for that period. It had more than one hundred rooms with
rich décor, luxury dining halls, bars, a representative entrance
section and garages.
Electrical wiring and elevators as well as the
air-conditioning equipment were the pride of the hotel since at that
time those facilities have been singular.
The history of the hotel Palace
was influenced by famous names such as Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the
Austro-Hungarian throne, Marcello Mastroianni, Mina, Yul Brynner, Tito,
Bobby Fischer and many other celebrities.
Due to its architecture,
a mixture of various historical styles with elements of the Vienna
Secession, the old Palace Hotel was declared as cultural monument in
1980, whereas the surrounding idyllic park gained the title of a
manmade natural monument.
The renovated Kempinski Palace Portorož
now has kept the legacy of the architecture and architectural
characteristics of the old Palace.
The respect for history and tradition is intertwined
with the newest guidelines of the present and future.
The Kempinski Palace Portorož is located
in the very heart of the Mediterranean Seaside of
Portorož.
The Kempinski Palace Portorož is
surrounded by a hundred-year-old park in the immediate vicinity of the
Adriatic Sea.
It is situated at a marvelous location in the very centre of
the cosmopolitan tourist town Portorož
with its mild Mediterranean climate and more than hundred years of SPA
tradition, not far from the medieval pearl, the town of Piran.
The description of being located between Venice
and Vienna accrues from historical connections with
Portorož.
Portorož is an excellent
initial point for excursions: Two of the greatest Slovene tourist
attractions known throughout the world, the Postojna
Cave and the Lipica Stud Far,
are located close to Portorož.
Main Distances
- Ljubljana Airport - Jozeta Pucnika (LJU):
155 km
- Trieste (Italy) Airport - Friuli Venezia Giulia
(TRS): 75 km
- Portoroz Airport - Letališce (POW): 10 km
The culinary offer at the Kempinski Palace
Portorož is innovative, modern, new, diverse and first-rate.
It is a combination of culinary delights, ranging from the
Mediterranean-Italian cuisine and trendy tastes from all around the
world up to boutique sweets.
Visiting the restaurants & bars of the hotel
will be an unforgettable experience.
Sophia
In the original grandiosity of noble lumbers and historical
elegance the Sophia welcomes you for fine dining.
The menu card offers an exalted Mediterranean-Italian gourmet
cuisine.
Beside the a la carte menu, Sophia offers degustation menus
and a wine list with an outstanding selection of international and
Slovene wines as well as world-known highlights.
Fleur de Sel
Welcome to the Fleur de Sel - a trendy bar &
restaurant with an amazing location on the first floor, overseeing the
bay of Piran.
Lifestyle, a modern ambiance and an innovative culinary
cuisine will make your stay in this restaurant for lunch or dinner
unforgettable.
Menu selections in the Fleur de Sel are influenced by modern
and global culinary trends - "fusion culinary".
If you just prefer enjoying the view and the relaxed
atmosphere there is a great selection of Martini cocktails and special
drinks.
Crystal Hall
The Crystal Hall - the jewel of the Kempinski Palace Portorož.
The liberal ballroom in the baroque style invites for a
singular buffet breakfast in the morning - at any time overlooking the
sea.
Special occasions like Gala dinners, product presentations and
events in a singular surrounding will draw a secret and special charm
from the Crystal Hall.
This will also be the animation - the Palace is going to
organize special events for hotel guests - they will take you by
surprise!
Forma Viva & Ladies´ Saloon
Sweet allurements in the Forma Viva: Petit-Fours, pralines of truffles,
gateaux and variation of chocolate are just some ideas of the finest
selection.
The innovative combination of a "Vienna Coffeehouse" and a
French Confisserie is fascinating - an in-house coffee or tea, a
personalized recommendation of selected sweet wines or a sherry, all
your expectations will be excelled.
The Forma Viva’s tea and coffee selection goes beyond an
average selection featuring its own tea blend and coffee roast private
label.
The essence of the Italian coffeehouse tradition can be
experienced with Palace Coffee 'Cappuccino'.
Arabica beans from the sun-drenched highlands of Latin America
are masterfully wood roasted to create a rich aroma, at once mild and
full-bodied.
Savored to the accompaniment of Palace Torte you share in a
heritage lovingly cultivated.
The connected Ladies´saloon invites for undisturbed moments and
interesting conversations.
Bubbles & Gentlemen Saloon
Bubbles - the champagne and wine bar of the hotel - is
inviting you for a great selection of sparkling wines and Champagne.
Different wines, various classic aperitifs like Martinis,
Manhattans and Champagne-based cocktails as well as oysters and caviar
are offering a great prelude to your evening, in a musical accompanied
atmosphere.
Palace Club
The Palace Club - classical with refinement in the heart of
the hotel - is inviting hotel guests, event participants, visitors and
friends all day long.
The place where to meet - with a bar which offers selected
drinks, Spanish tapas will create a culinary delight and a pianist who
is accompanying the special atmosphere for everybody.
Wine cellar
The Palace wine cellar is offering even greater selection of
wines in a more rustic environment.
The wine cellar can offer itself to a variety of occasions,
from a romantic candle light dinner up to a private event for up to 15
people.
In addition to wine tastings also cognacs, whiskeys and rums
are served by experts in this unique surrounding.
Pool Bar
Relaxation, indulgence and well-beeing is offered by the Rose
SPA - the pool bar pampers with innovative drinks of fruits and
vegetables - according to your desire.
