Vander Urbani Resort occupies a group of old townhouses on Krojaška ulica, in the heart of the old town and a few steps from the Ljubljanica and the Cobblers’ Bridge. It was the first Slovenian member of the Design Hotels group, and its sixteen rooms across three floors pair the historic shell with sleek, contemporary interiors. The roof terrace, with an outdoor infinity pool looking over the rooftops toward the castle, is the hotel’s signature and a rare treat in a city centre. The Vander restaurant serves breakfast, relaxed lunches and à la carte dinners, and the wine cellar focuses on Slovenian bottles alongside wines from further afield. Breakfast is included, reception is open around the clock, and the staff can arrange airport transfers.
Who it suits: couples and design lovers who want to step out onto the riverbank in the morning and come home to a rooftop pool. It is small enough to feel personal, and the location is about as central as it gets.
Trade-offs: with only sixteen rooms it books up early, especially in summer and around the December festivities, and some rooms are compact. The old town is car-free, so arrange luggage drop-off and parking with the hotel before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace with infinity pool
- ✓Vander restaurant
- ✓Wine cellar with Slovenian wines
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Design Hotels member
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Airport transfers on request
- ✓Steps from the Ljubljanica river
Good questions
Does Vander Urbani Resort have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor infinity pool on the rooftop terrace.
How many rooms does Vander Urbani Resort have?+
Sixteen, spread over three floors.
Is breakfast included at Vander Urbani?+
Yes, breakfast is included in the room rate.
