Hotel Starkl - Heritage & Unique

The hotel impresses with its lakeside location and easy boat access. Guests love the cozy, well-decorated rooms and attentive staff. The varied breakfast buffet also receives high praise. Some rooms offer extra amenities.

I've never left a bad review before, but I'm so baffled by all the positivity surrounding this hotel. They prioritize the restaurant (which on our arrival served us flat, room-temperature champagne) over the hotel, so it's a struggle to find someone to help you at the desk at any time of day. The room is so cramped that it's difficult to walk through, and the bathroom is the smallest I've seen in a hotel. The furniture is all obviously cheap, and so is the construction. From the room, you can smell the kitchen and hear everything that happens in the hall, on the stairs, and in the restaurant. The AC doesn't work, and if you want to open the window to let the food smells out and some cool air in, you're subjected to loud noise from the road immediately in front of the hotel. There is also a total lack of accessibility features. No elevator, so there are no rooms that you can get to if you have mobility issues. There is also no grab bar in the shower. This place was so miserable we considered getting an earlier flight home.

Super quaint and beautifully kept hotel. Beautiful remodel and wonderful views of lake Bled. Has ample parking for guests. The included breakfast was amazing. Great variety every morning of breads, fruits, eggs, sausages, yogurts, granola, etc. (vegan and vegetarian options, even had vegan milk options for coffee). Staff was VERY friendly and knowledgeable of area. Rooms were very comfortable and quiet. Rooms included a safe and a nice size wardrobe. Wine glasses and coffee glasses were in the room, as well as tea/coffee. And a full stocked minibar for a fee. My husband and I had the junior suite which was VERY spacious. It had a separate sitting area. The bathroom was remodeled and GORGEOUS, but a little small (but to be expected for Europe). Free toiletries were wonderful. We had a tiny view of the lake. And also there was a terrace on the side of the hotel that anyone could use. Great location, quiet end of bled away from the hustle and bustle, but still walking distance to all the restaurants etc. (about 20 minutes). One thing to note, there is no elevator so if you are on a higher floor they will offer to help with luggage. If you stay here make sure to make reservations and eat at the restaurant. It was outstanding. Would definitely stay here again, highly recommend!