This is a beautiful, four star, property where many aspects are five star including the rooms, the restaurant and bar-lounge.
When entering the property, the outstanding design and gorgeous furnishings, glittering chandeliers etc are striking. The bar-lounge resembles a 1930’s French Riviera spot.
Part of the hotel was once a castle within the city’s defensive walls dating back to the 13th century and since it is a preserved cultural monument, exterior changes are not allowed. Parts of the original walls are visible in some places including the restaurant terrace and the gym.
With just 27 rooms and suites, a fantastic central location, and many return visitors, the hotel sells out quickly and early booking is essential.
The departure point for boat trip day excursions to the islands is around eight minutes walk as is the famous Riva seafront with attractions and bars. Restaurants and shops are even closer.
Restaurant Kastel has a charming rustic interior and a lovely open terrace area. Buffet breakfast is served here with hot dishes cooked to order.
Kastel Bar has a lovely cocktail bar ambience with velvet and silk fabrics giving a warm rich feel.
The Upper Terrace a la carte restaurant for lunch and dinner is a covered terrace space with a lovely outdoor feeling and overlooks the old city. Lunch or dinner can also be taken in the garden lounge.
There’s a small spa with Finnish sauna, Turkish steam room, jacuzzi and gym. Treatments are available and should be booked a few days in advance.
Bastion has parking facilities which are valuable in a central location, charge applies.
The hotel is open all year.
Accommodation
- There are 27 stylishly furnished bedrooms and suites all of slightly different design with eclectic artworks and elegant fittings.
- Deluxe rooms are large enough to have an extra bed for one adult or two children.
Amenities/Features
- Bar and lounge and outdoor garden lounge
- Choice of restaurants for a la carte meals
- Michelin Recommended restaurant 2023
- Small spa with saunas, treatments and gym
- Spectacular central location partly within the city walls
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Lift
- Open all year
- Parking (charge applies, pre-booking advised)
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Standard Room
Stylish standard double or twin room with air conditioning, bathroom (walk-in shower and hairdryer. Note – three standard twin rooms have bath with shower), telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, mini-bar, robes and slippers. Rooms either have inland view or part sea view.
Superior Room
Stylish superior double or twin room, a little more spacious than standard room with air conditioning, bathroom (walk-in shower) and hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, mini-bar, robes and slippers. Rooms either have inland view or part sea view.
Deluxe Room
Stylish deluxe double or twin room more spacious and can have an extra bed with air conditioning, bathroom (walk-in shower and hairdryer, note – one deluxe twin room with bath and shower), telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, mini-bar, robes and slippers. Rooms either have inland view or part sea view.
Luxury Suite with balcony
Luxury suite has a balcony-terrace (only room in the property which has), with air conditioning, bathroom (with whirlpool bath), telephone, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, mini-bar, robes and slippers. Some suites can sleep three-four.