Type: Hotel
Price Guide 133 - 226 euros/room Minimum nights: Single booking: 3, Itinerary booking: 2
Children welcome
OUR VIEW
The Lovec was reopened in May 2005, having been bought by the Slon in Ljubljana, both of which are a part of the Best Western chain. The original hotel (see picture, below right) had built a good reputation since the 19th century, along with its excellent restaurant. However, the business failed eventually and the building fell into disuse.
Situated in the centre of Bled, on the main road (Ljubljanska cesta), the renovated building is now a modern four star hotel, comprising 52 guest rooms and eight suites. The fine standard of workmanship is due in part to input from EU development funds.
There is a swimming pool and whirlpool in the basement and three saunas: steam, Finnish and infra red. Massage is also available.
ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have wooden floors, air conditioning and free ADSL. We stayed in December 2005 and found the accommodation very comfortable indeed. Many of the rooms have balconies with views across the lake, and a few have jacuzzis. Room service is available most of the day.
THE RESTAURANTS
The hotel restaurant can
best be described as 'Slovene/European' - good traditional Alpine fare and a few lighter dishes.
The patisserie is outstanding, and you really should try the local delicacy Kremne rezine (cream cake - yum).
There is also a pub, which has tables outside on the patio in the summer: great for kicking back and gazing across the lake.
WORKING UP
AN APPETITE Go hiking. Around
the lake, or walking trails lead you up over mountain
passes to alpine pastures or along river valleys to
hidden waterfalls. Fishing. A permit will
cost around £75 a day, which can be arranged for
you. Golf.
There is an excellent golf club nearby. Driving to Lake Bohinj
(larger and more primeval than Bled), Ljubljana…
or just about anywhere in Slovenia: allow an hour to
get you just about anywhere… up to two to get you
anywhere else. Water Sports: White water
rafting and kayaking can be arranged from a number of
expert companies - charges are around £25.
CONFERENCE
/ FUNCTION FACILITIES
The Lovec has two conference
rooms that will seat up to 120 people.
LANGUAGES Slovene, English, German,
Italian
CHILDREN More than welcome.
WEATHER
Summer temperatures average around 22C, while winters
can get down to around minus 15C at night.
Winter - As low as -20C at night. Wrap up.
WHEN &
HOW LONG
Hotel Lovec is open all year.
TO TAKE WITH YOU Late spring, summer, early autumn:
shorts, T-shirts, sturdy shoes or boots, something warm
for the evenings and something waterproof in case it
rains, for daytime adventures.
Late autumn, winter, early spring: warmer clothing -
especially during January and February.
CAR HIRE AVIS - click on this link and you will open a new window for the Avis Slovenia website, from where you can book your car.
HOW TO GET THERE
Closest destination airports are in this colour.
Click on the airline name to open their web page in a new window. From Gatwick: Ljubljana with Adria (the national airline).
From Stansted: Ljubljana or Rijeka with EasyJet. Trieste, Klagenfurt, Graz or Balaton with Ryanair. From Luton: Zagreb with Wizz. From Manchester: Ljubljana with Adria (summer months only). From Bristol:
Venice with EasyJet. From Birmingham: Trieste with Ryanair, Wednesday and Sunday only.
Shower, balcony with jacuzzi, lake side 1 bed 180x200
205
184
Deluxe Double +
AD
Shower, jacuzzi, balcony, lake side 1 bed 180x200, extra sofabed (140 x 200)
226
200
Price includes:
Breakfast, Daily cleaning,
daily linen/towel change. Swimming pool. Tourist tax.
Price excludes:
Sauna:
12.00
Garage (must be booked):
10.00/day
Pets (well-behaved):
5.00/day
Half board (lunch or dinner):
14.00/person
Christmas and New Year, dinner:
130.00 per adult; 91.00 per child up to 14 years old. Obligatory when a room is booked on New Year's Eve.
Children's discounts:
1 or 2 children, up to 6 years old:
100% when sharing a room with two adults
1 or 2 children, between 6 and 12 years old:
30% when sharing a room with two adults
1 child up to 12 years old:
30% when sharing a room with one adult
Open:
All year
Minimum stay, nights:
Single booking: 3, Itinerary booking: 2
Deposit:
A deposit of between 10% and 25% will be required at the time of booking. The remainder will be payable directly to the hotel by you upon your arrival. Note that we do not add an extra margin to the hotel's prices: the price you pay by booking through us is exactly the same as the hotel's.
DRIVING FROM THE AIRPORT TO LAKE BLED
Hotel Lovec is in the centre of Bled, next to the lake. Ljubljana Brnik: Take the E61 motorway towards Bled and Jesenice. At Lesce, take the turning towards Bled. Klagenfurt (Austria): Take the A2 motorway and then the A11/E61 towards the Karavanke tunnel. At the exit from the tunnel at Jesenice in Slovenia, take the E61 motorway towards Ljubljana and Bled. Take the exit at Lesce for Bled. Trieste (Italy): Take the A4/E70 towards Trieste and take the exit for Slovenia at Fernetti-Sežana (do not drive into Trieste itself). Take the A3 and then the A1/E61 towards Ljubljana. At Ljubljana, follow the A1/E61 to Ljubljana Sever and then towards Kranj, then onwards to Bled.
NOTE: there is now a vinjeta system on Slovenian motorways for collecting tolls. You can buy a vinjeta at any petrol station near the motorway or the airport. For 95/30/15 euros per year/month/week, you will receive a sticker that must be displayed on the front windscreen of your car.
Go hiking.
Ljubljana Brnik: