Grand Park Hotel Rovinj stands on the eastern shore of Rovinj in Istria, looking across the water to the old town on its hill. Designed by Piero Lissoni, it steps down over six floors into the Golden Cape forest park, so the building settles in among the trees. All 209 rooms and suites have terraces, some with private pools, and the most sought-after face straight across to the old town. Food is a large part of the stay. Of the seven restaurants and bars, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici Rovinj each hold a MICHELIN star, and the rest range from Adriatic shrimp to light meals by the sea. Albaro Wellness & Spa draws on Istrian customs, olive oil among them. The hotel lies a little south of the busiest stretches of the Croatian coast, which leaves room to breathe, and a promenade runs along the shore towards the cobbled lanes of the town. Sunset sailings among the islands, truffle hunting and wine tastings in the Istrian hills can all be arranged from here.
- Nearest airport
- Pula Airport (PUY), 18 Miles / 28 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 209 rooms and suites
Insider tip Book the spa's Olive Press Ceremony, an Istrian ritual that begins with a small glass of local rakija.
Why I choose it It brings considered design, serious cooking and a view of one of the Adriatic's loveliest old towns together in one place, an ideal base for a food and wine journey through Istria.