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Pros
- Boutique set in a beautifully
restored 18th-century palace - Situated in the
heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town - Original ancient
art works and antiques throughout - Superbly finished
bathrooms, most with roll-top tubs - Individually styled, stately rooms with plenty of modern amenities
- Two restaurants
and a wine bar with a range of cigars - Reserved area
with loungers on nearby beach - A la carte
breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Cons
- No spa or health
facilities - Some rooms are small
Bottom Line
The 19-room Pucic Palace
is a luxury boutique set in a superbly restored 18th-century palace in the center of Dubrovnik’s stunning Old Town. The building’s
original Baroque ambience has been meticulously maintained with original
antiques and refined historic detailing throughout. Rooms are stately and grand with long drapes and carpets covering wood floors; marble bathrooms are a particular highlight. The lack of spa facilities is a
minor gripe, and some rooms are smaller than others, but this is without doubt
one of the finest, if not the finest, hotel within the city’s ancient walls.
Categories
Boutique, Historic, Luxury, Romantic
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Scene
Boutique in an immaculately
renovated 18th-century palace
Built in the
mid-18th century, this wonderfully preserved palace was once home to the noble
Pucić family, and every effort has been made to preserve its period look and
feel. The architecture is an unfussy Baroque limestone construct with pretty,
shuttered windows overlooking an ancient square. Stepping into the lobby, the
building’s historic origins are celebrated with numerous elegant
antique furnishings, restored beamed ceilings, and genuinely
ancient museum pieces (such as a wonderful 19th-century wardrobe and “very
old” Venetian oil painting) all cast in a glow from a Murano glass
centerpiece chandelier. Vaulted hallways display even more pieces of history,
including glass cabinets full of various antiques and even a superb relief dating
back to the 16th century, while wrought iron balustrades lead up stone
staircases worn down by centuries of footsteps.
Location
Overlooking an
ancient square in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town
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The hotel is ideally positioned
overlooking a picturesque and bustling square in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town
— all of which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s surrounded
by old narrow limestone-paved streets, stone houses, and churches all of which
is a pedestrianized zone with all the city’s tourist attractions well within walking
distance. The stunning Dubrovnik Cathedral and the Stradun plaza are both a
minute away on foot, while the East-West Beach (one of Europe’s finest) is just
a five-minute walk away. Dubrovnik Airport is about a 30-minute drive away and,
although cars are not allowed into the Old Town city walls, buses and taxis run
to the Pile Gate just outside.
Rooms
Lavish,
individually styled rooms with period detailing and beautiful bathrooms
Each of the 19
rooms is named after a famous Croatian poet, artist, or musician and styled
with Italian and Turkish period furnishings, polished olive wood parquet floors,
antique rugs, and velvet drapery. All rooms are individually air-conditioned
and provide all the high-end tech you’d expect from this level of hotel,
including free Wi-Fi and DVD players (with DVD library on hand). Bathrooms are
particularly impressive — artisan-laid Romanesque mosaic tiling and green
marble tops combine with copper clad basins, roll-top tubs, and eco-friendly
Oliva bath products (not Bulgari as advertised). The hotel also has several
self-catering apartments available in an annex building with kitchens and
separate lounges.
Features
Excellent
eating and drinking options and reserved beach area
The hotel has two
eating options: the Café Royal — a Parisian-style café serving a free a la carte
breakfast — and the Defne Restaurant — a 1st floor eatery serving
regionally inspired fine dining. In an annex building is the hotel’s wine bar,
offering a wide selection of wines, including many Croatian vintages, and an
excellent selection of fine cigars to be enjoyed in plush, green leather
surrounds. The are no spa or health facilities on-site, though at the nearby
beach there is an area with sun loungers and parasols available free of charge
exclusively to guests.
Bottom Line
The 19-room Pucic Palace
is a luxury boutique set in a superbly restored 18th-century palace in the center of Dubrovnik’s stunning Old Town. The building’s
original Baroque ambience has been meticulously maintained with original
antiques and refined historic detailing throughout. Rooms are stately and grand with long drapes and carpets covering wood floors; marble bathrooms are a particular highlight. The lack of spa facilities is a
minor gripe, and some rooms are smaller than others, but this is without doubt
one of the finest, if not the finest, hotel within the city’s ancient walls.
Things You Should Know About The Pucic Palace
Address
- Od Puca 1, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County 20000, Croatia