Perast, Montenegro
Heritage Grand Perast Hotel
Venetian stone palace
Perast, Montenegro
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
IberostarVenetian stone palace
The former noble palace functions as a waterfront residence, with life revolving around stone courtyards and a private sea dock.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century palace of Korčula white stone, built for Count Petar Smekja.
Notable
Arched stone bridges link historic palace wings with vaulted corridors and exposed masonry.
Notable
Direct bayfront access along Perast's car-free promenade facing Our Lady of the Rocks.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On the waterfront in Perast, looking across the Bay of Kotor to Our Lady of the Rocks.
The rooms
Rooms are arranged across four restored buildings. Many preserve original stone walls and look straight out across the bay.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 18-meter heated indoor pool sits under glowing circular ceiling lights, lined with blue mosaic tiles.
Sauna and hammam
A traditional Turkish hammam is finished in marble and teal mosaic, set beside a tiered Finnish sauna.
Outdoor pool and gym
A seasonal outdoor pool looks straight across the bay, and the gym is set against exposed palace masonry.
At the table
Outdoor tables line the historic stone courtyard and the seaside promenade, serving regional seafood right on the bay.
How it began
The palace complex dates to 1764, but spent decades housing a clothing factory before its restoration.
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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.