Ljubljana, SloveniaOld Town
Grand Hotel Union Eurostars
Secessionist grand hotel
Old Town Ljubljana, Slovenia
Renovated
2002
Price
$$
Rated for
Classic Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
EurostarsSecessionist grand hotel
It is Ljubljana's quintessential grand hotel, where daily life still turns on the ground-floor Viennese café and historic ballroom.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Josip Vancaš created the Vienna Secessionist facade after the 1895 city earthquake.
Listed
Summer dining takes place under centuries-old chestnut trees in the Union Garden courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its Vienna Secession–style façade remains a local landmark, while interiors feature high ceilings, Art Nouveau flourishes, and updated rooms with modern amenities.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Prešeren Square and the Triple Bridge sit directly outside, opening onto the car-free lanes of the Old Town.
The rooms
Bedrooms retain tall proportions, classic period mouldings, and expansive windows looking over quiet courtyards or surrounding city streets.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool sits beneath a vaulted ceiling, with glass windows looking toward Ljubljana Castle.
Saunas and whirlpool
Timber Finnish and infrared saunas sit beside a private suite with a bronze mosaic whirlpool bath.
Spa and fitness studio
Treatment rooms host massage rituals, and the fitness studio has gymnastic rings, stretch mats, and free weights.
At the table
Restaurant Union serves dinner beneath crystal chandeliers, and the ground-floor bar pours drinks beside an arched sunburst mirror.
How it began
Conceived during Ljubljana's post-earthquake reconstruction, the hotel opened in October 1905 with festivities that lasted a full week.
Ljubljana
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.