Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the Pile Gate entrance to the old town of Dubrovnik, this is the closest five-star hotel to the famous city walls. And the hotel is famous for more reasons.

Locals refer to her always as just “The Imperial” and the hotel is often said to represent the soul of Dubrovnik residents.

This special place in peoples’ hearts is because the hotel was the first in the region to bring organised tourists to Dubrovnik and it was in winter because, when the hotel opened in 1897, winter tourism was more important than summer tourism as aristocratic and wealthy families of North and Central Europe sought a warmer escape southward from their bitterly cold winters.

The iconic hotel earned the prefix “Grand” as it was the first hotel in Dubrovnik to have electric lighting (which came to city residents four years later), central heating, hot and cold running water and a special ladies salon.

 Among the many famous visitors were King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson who favoured dancing in the gardens during their visit in 1936.

Today, visitors will see the preserved distinctive bronze and cream brickwork, the original 19th century stone staircase and stone columns alongside stylish lighting and works of art offering contemporary style and comfort of a luxurious five style hotel. There’s a feeling of comfort and warmth, more reminiscent of a boutique hotel. It’s rather charming and the many repeat guests would probably agree.

“The Imperial” is the perfect base for visiting the palaces, museums, churches and piazzas of the old town and for walking the famous stone ramparts that encircle the old town. An easy stroll along Stradun (the main street) brings visitors to the little Porporela port in the old town where boats serve Lokrum island and coastal spots including Mlini and Cavtat together with the day-long, three island excursion by boat visiting the Elafiti islands of Kolocep, Sipan and Lopud.

The hotel celebrated its 125 year anniversary in 2022 and it remains as iconic today as on the day it opened.

Accommodation

• There are 149 luxuriously furnished bedrooms and suites including standard, superior and executive rooms. Following extensive refurbishment in 2018, the décor is in light colours featuring natural fabrics. Due to the historic nature of the hotel, some rooms are of varying shapes and sizes.
• Standard rooms are located throughout the hotel with views across rooftops or inland with a partial hillside view.
• Superior rooms are located throughout the hotel and have either a city, inland hillside or partial sea view.
• Executive rooms are located throughout the hotel and have balconies and seaside views.
• Some rooms can accommodate an extra, sofa-bed suitable for a child. Please ask.

Amenities/Features

• Lounge and bar leading out to beautiful Mediterranean garden-terrace
• Executive lounge for guests in executive rooms and suites. Breakfast may be taken here, complimentary soft drinks, tea/coffee and snacks all day and Happy Hour complimentary alcoholic drinks from 7-8.30pm
• Buffet breakfast
• Half board evening dinner offering a choice of dishes from the a la carte menu
• Imperial Terrace restaurant
• Room service
• Free WiFi throughout the hotel lounge areas
• Occasional live music (June to September)
• Lift
• Indoor pool
• Extensive Spa with treatment menu, sauna and steam, gym and indoor pool (roof opens)
• Parking (charge applies, pre-booking advised)
• Electric car charging

Standard Room

Standard room with air conditioning, double bed, bathroom (with hand-held shower), hairdryer, telephone, flat screen TV, free WiFi, safe, mini bar, coffee maker and iron/ironing board.

Superior Room

Superior room with air conditioning, double bed, bathroom (with hand-held shower), hairdryer, telephone, flat screen TV, WiFi, safe, mini bar, coffee maker and iron/ironing board. With garden or hill view.

Executive Room with Old Town or sea view

Executive room with air conditioning, double bed, bathroom (with hand-held shower), hairdryer, telephone, flat screen TV, WiFi, safe, mini bar, coffee maker and iron/ironing board. With balcony and Old Town or sea view.

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe suite with air conditioning, living room, double bed, bathroom (with hand-held shower), hairdryer, telephone, flat screen TV, WiFi, safe, mini bar, coffee maker and iron/ironing board. With sea views.