Grand Hotel Toplice

“Grand dame but outstanding location”

This is like a grand old dame……parts notably bathrooms and balconies looking their age but lovely staff and the position is one of best in Lake Bled……stunning view from balcony and hotel right on lake with nice swimming platform and own rowing boats for use of guests. Good breakfast ….cant comment … more

This is like a grand old dame……parts notably bathrooms and balconies looking their age but lovely staff and the position is one of best in Lake Bled……stunning view from balcony and hotel right on lake with nice swimming platform and own rowing boats for use of guests. Good breakfast ….cant comment on dinner as we ate out whilst there but hotel gave excellent recommendations . Lake bled such a beautiful place……

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“Perfect location but not worth price”

The location of this hotel is unbeatable, right on the lake (but you need to get a lake view otherwise you will overlook the road!) but not worth the price overall sadly. The rooms are very small and not sound proof, drafts under the doors, bathroom is dated and shower/bath very small, service slow… more

The location of this hotel is unbeatable, right on the lake (but you need to get a lake view otherwise you will overlook the road!) but not worth the price overall sadly. The rooms are very small and not sound proof, drafts under the doors, bathroom is dated and shower/bath very small, service slow and pool is cold. The breakfast is good (buffet and a la carte) and views are amazing. The outdoor lido for swimming and taking boats out was closed due to a tiny bit of rain.

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“Old world charm but not 5*”

The hotel is undoubtedly the best location on the lake with absolutely stunning views. We got lucky with parking right outside the hotel for €10 per day and check in was seamless. The room and hotel were dated as expected but some of this adds to its charm. It was like walking into the 1920s. Unfor… more

The hotel is undoubtedly the best location on the lake with absolutely stunning views. We got lucky with parking right outside the hotel for €10 per day and check in was seamless. The room and hotel were dated as expected but some of this adds to its charm. It was like walking into the 1920s. Unfortunately the bed was very uncomfortable. 2 singles pushed together and both creaked every time we moved - hopefully the upcoming renovations will address issues like this. We took advantage of the free rowing boat hire and the staff member was kind enough to allow us 90 minutes instead of 60 which was perfect to row around the island and back at a reasonable pace (a must do when in Bled!) The sunbathing deck and roped area for swimming was also lovely. Breakfast was very good with a huge selection to choose from. There were a few minor things in addition to the uncomfortable bed which let the overall experience down a little. We went to the spa and tried to check in as advised by the signs but there was nobody at the reception. I nipped to the bar next door and the bar lady was particularly unhelpful and just said “someone would come” (they didn’t). We found our own towels and went in anyway - the pool was absolutely freezing! I know it’s supposed to be natural and rejuvenating but it certainly wasn’t relaxing - the lake was a much nicer temperature and I would recommend that instead for swimming. In the lounge / bar, there only seemed to be 1 young guy taking care of guests in these areas - we had to go looking for him more than once to be served. The minor issues weren’t enough to put us off revisiting or recommending it, mostly for the location, but there are a few improvements to be made before this could truly be considered 5*

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“What choice do I have?”

Wonderful Soviet-age hotel - but, as we are no longer in the Soviet age, it might be nice for the hotel to bring the hotel into modernity. The location is right on the water's edge and excellent and the rooms thus have enviable views, but boy oh boy is everything - and I mean everything - dated. Th… more

Wonderful Soviet-age hotel - but, as we are no longer in the Soviet age, it might be nice for the hotel to bring the hotel into modernity. The location is right on the water's edge and excellent and the rooms thus have enviable views, but boy oh boy is everything - and I mean everything - dated. The furniture is old, the floors are dated, the bathrooms seem from the 1970s (though sizable), the wood in the rooms screams rec-room, etc. A very large investment is needed to bring this hotel up to what it could be. Sadly there isn't much competition in Lake Bled, so this hotel perhaps hasn't yet felt the need to update.

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