Built in 1910 in the style of the Austro-Hungarian Empire the former “Hotel Riviera” was the first hotel in world heritage city of Porec and counted the Austrian nobility for its sophisticated guests. Maintaining the architecture of that time in 2009 it opened again after extensive renovation and under its new name “Grand Hotel Palazzo“. Now it offers international clientele a wonderful symbiosis of magnificent architecture of the bygone era and the technological conveniences of today’s top hotels. Surrounded by the deep blue of the Adriatic Sea, with views of the harbor and just steps away from the picturesque town Porec, it offers its international clientele alongside trained, multilingual attentive staff and all the comfort for rest and relaxation:
Elegantly equipped rooms and suites (with flat-screen satellite TV, air-conditioning with heating and cooling function, modern bathrooms with underfloor heating, safe, minibar and free Wi-Fi access), heated outdoor pool with pool bar, an intimate wellness and spa, conference/meeting facilities, restaurant, cafe and bar
The “Grand Hotel Palazzo” is the ideal base for exploring Istria during the whole year, with its picturesque towns and fertile landscapes, wine, olives, truffles and many other delicacies – not to mention the seafood! All these specialties you can enjoy at our restaurant “Parenzo 1910″ with a terrace and bar right on the seafront, meeting point for sundowner drinks at picturesque sunsets follewed by a nice dinner and live music if the weather is appropriate (2000 hours of sunshine / year!). Light mediterranean cuisine based on local ingredients such as fresh fish, molluscs and crustaceans, Boskarin beef and truffles (Istrian truffles among connoisseurs enjoy international recognition!) Combined with domestic and international wines guarantee culinary delight. TIP: Trust the recommendations of the restaurant manager and sommelier – …..