Oyster Review Summary
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Pros
- Well-maintained
and efficient modern hotel - Located just over
a mile from Dubrovnik’s Old Town - Short walk from a pretty, sandy beach
- Smart rooms with
good range of amenities - Outdoor pool with
loungers and shower - Spa with sauna,
steam bath, and hot tub - Half and full board options
available
Cons
- Pool doesn’t get
much sun - Ambience a little
cold - Old Town over a
mile away
Bottom Line
The 155-room Hotel Lero is a
modern, mid-range hotel that out-punches its weight on several levels. Renovations have given a smart, contemporary aspect to
the property, while a fully equipped spa and attractive pool are rare for this caliber
of hotel. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and modern bathrooms, and decor you’d associate with a pricier option — some even have sea views. The location isn’t ideal for exploring
the Old Town, but for the rates (that include breakfast) you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal.
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Amenities
Executive Double Twin Room
Executive Double Twin Sea View Room
Executive Sea View Apartment
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Scene
Well-renovated 70s-era hotel with brisk and
functional vibe
Although
originally built in 1971 in the era’s modernist style of architecture, the Hotel
Lero has aged extremely well — the sharp, clean lines of its facade benefitting
from a 2013 renovation giving the property a smart, contemporary look. Inside,
the lobby is a brightly lit, uncluttered space with polished floors, shimmering
mosaic pillars, and an unfussy strip of comfy seating. The mood is professional
and efficient, occasionally bordering on clinical, but everything is very well
organized and maintained to a high standard for a hotel of this caliber. Its
budget credentials attracts a wide range of clientele, but mostly tourists
looking to stay somewhere clean and comfortable without stretching the wallet.
Location
Set on busy road close to pretty beach and a mile
from the Old Town
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The hotel is
located on the busy road that leads into Dubrovnik’s Old Town — a UNESCO World
Heritage Site — just over a mile away. There is a pretty, sandy beach about a five-minute walk along the road in Miramare Bay and several pleasant
restaurants and bars are within walking distance. The Dubrovnik – Cilipi Airport is situated around
15 miles away, or 25 minutes by car, while its about 20 minutes on foot to the
Gruž harbor and main bus station.
Rooms
Smart and simple rooms with good range of amenities
The hotel has 155
air-conditioned rooms spread across two interconnected building and a new
executive floor in the main building. Decor is simple and smart with modern
furnishings and splashes of shimmering fabrics. Amenities are impressive for
this level of hotel, with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with
satellite channels. Bathrooms are also better than most, especially in the Executive rooms. Many of the front-facing rooms have distant views of the sea
and, despite being on a busy road, suffer from little outside noise.
Features
Well-equipped spa and outdoor pool — though can get cold
Unusual for
this type of hotel, there is a large and nicely finished outdoor swimming pool
surrounded by sun loungers and outdoor shower — though surrounding buildings
tend to block out most of the sun so it can be cold. An on-site spa area has a
range of treatments as well as sauna, steam bath, and hot tub and there’s even
a hairdresser on hand. A buffet breakfast is included, and half- and full-board
rates are also available. The Taj Mahal restaurant confusingly professes to
serve Bosnian cuisine, and opens up to an outdoor terrace.
Bottom Line
The 155-room Hotel Lero is a
modern, mid-range hotel that out-punches its weight on several levels. Renovations have given a smart, contemporary aspect to
the property, while a fully equipped spa and attractive pool are rare for this caliber
of hotel. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and modern bathrooms, and decor you’d associate with a pricier option — some even have sea views. The location isn’t ideal for exploring
the Old Town, but for the rates (that include breakfast) you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal.
Things You Should Know About Hotel Lero
Address
- Iva Vojnovica 14, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia