Split, CroatiaMiljevac
Le Méridien Lav, Split
Modernist marina resort
Miljevac Split, Croatia
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottModernist marina resort
The hotel operates as a full-scale coastal resort, where 1970s modernist blocks overlook a private marina and pebble beach.
What it’s good at
Listed
A terraced modernist silhouette with stepped balconies angling toward the Adriatic Sea.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Podstrana's pebble beaches sit right outside, and Diocletian's Palace in historic Split is a twenty-minute drive north.
The rooms
Stepped balconies look straight out over the Adriatic Sea. Inside, rooms use pale coastal tones and woven rattan accents.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor infinity pool looks across the water. Inside, a second heated pool sits under recessed lights.
The spa
Ten treatment rooms handle massages and clinical skin therapies. Down the hall, a lounge is set with plush velvet chairs.
The gym and thermal suite
Water rowers look out to sea from the fitness studio, and the thermal suite holds saunas and soaking tubs.
Bar
Underside Pub
The wood-paneled pub serves craft beers and burgers, with pinball machines and a foosball table beside the bar.
Conlemani Restaurant
Artisanal pizzas and pasta are served on a seaside terrace overlooking the marina, or inside beside hanging charcuterie.
At the table
La Vue serves drinks around a sunlit communal table, and Gooshter plates Asian street food under a thatched beach pavilion.
How it began
The property opened in 1971 and took the name Lav a year later after a worker referendum.
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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.