The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index, a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world.

Note: This region is relatively new to Western tourism and not all hotels are yet rated by the Hotel & Travel Index. However, all hotels have been personally selected and inspected by Vantage staff and meet our quality requirements.

The Grand Hotel Toplice is used only on the optional Slovenia extension.

The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel is used only on the 10/1 departure for days 7 through 9.

Regent Esplanade Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia  

A landmark in downtown Zagreb since 1925, the Deluxe Regent Esplanade Zagreb is located in Zagreb’s Donji Grad or Lower Town. The hotel is set among elegant Austro-Hungarian buildings and near the Botanical Gardens. Offering impeccable service, the hotel was used for the services of the famous Orient Express during it's stops in Zagreb. On-site amenities include a casino, health club and spa, concierge services, currency exchange, gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, and broadband internet access. The hotel’s dining establishments are Zinfandel’s Restaurant, serving international cuisine, Le Bistro, offering French and regional light meals, and the Esplanade 125 lounge, which  serves light snacks, afternoon tea, and cocktails. The elegantly appointed guest rooms feature a private bathroom, air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, mini-bar, in-room safe, cable / satellite television, VCR / DVD, and internet access.

Queen of Montenegro Hotel

Budva, Republic of Montenegro  

Overlooking the Adriatic, the Queen of Montenegro hotel offers modern seaside comfort and elegance. Conveniently located about two miles from the city on the Budva Riviera, the hotel has a pool, private beach and beach bar, casino, wellness center with spa treatments and fitness room, two restaurants, hotel terrace bar, and tavern. Rooms feature air conditioning, balcony or terrace, telephone, Internet connection,  TV, mini bar, safety deposit box, bathroom with shower and bathtub, hair dryer, laundry service. Room service is available.

Hotel Excelsior Palace

Dubrovnik, Croatia  

The Moderate Deluxe Excelsior Hotel overlooks the sea from a clifftop, with exceptional views over the Old Town and the Island of Lokrum. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, cafe & snack bar, room service, currency exchange, gift shop, barber/hair stylist, laundry/ dry cleaning, indoor pool, health spa/massage, and elevator to the beach. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, two-line phone, Internet access, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Bellevue Hotel

Dubrovnik, Croatia  

On a living rock, 30 meters above the Miramare bay and just walking distance from the Old Town lies the Superior First-Class Hotel Bellevue, a veritable sanctuary for people who seek to relax their spirit and awaken senses, escaping from the haste of everyday life. It truly is as a unique hotel for discerning individuals with an appreciation of luxury, superb service and attention to detail.
Hotel Bellevue features 93 rooms, majority with balcony, including superior, deluxe rooms and Bellevue suites. Facilities in all rooms and suites include: en-suite bathrooms, interactive TV, Internet connection, air conditioning, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit boxes, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. The bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.

Dubrovnik Palace Hotel

Dubrovnik, Croatia  

The recently renovated, Moderate Deluxe Dubrovnik Palace is ideally located by the sea in the renowned Lapad Bay area. Hotel facilities include three restaurants, café and snack bar, room service, business center, currency exchange, gift shop, barber/hair stylist, laundry/dry cleaning, outdoor pool, indoor pool, health spa/massage, and elevator to the beach. All guest rooms have a balcony/terrace, air conditioning, TV, two-line phone, Internet access, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Hotel Ivan

Sibenik, Croatia  

The Hotel Ivan is part of the Solaris Holiday Resort, a beachside spa complex consisting of several Moderate First-Class hotels, campgrounds, and a marina located on the Adriatic Coast close to the historic town of Sibenik. The Complex features restaurants, terrace bars, pools, sauna, tennis, and marine activities. Guest rooms feature a balcony, satellite TV, telephone, and private bath with hair dryer.

Hotel Milenij

Opatija, Croatia  

Overlooking the Adriatic Riviera, the Hotel Milenij is an elegant retreat in one of Europe’s most beautiful and balmy seaside locations. The well-designed rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer. On-site amenities include shops, restaurant with open-air terrace, cafe, lobby bar and swimming pools and spa center.

Hotel Grand 4 Opatijska Cvijeta

Opatija, Croatia  

The Hotel Grand 4 Opatijska Cvijeta is situated in the most attractive part of Opatija, near the sea, and very close to Angiolina Park, one of the most beautiful parks both in Opatija and Croatia. The hotel provides a total of 262 rooms with spacious balconies, featuring a magnificent view of the hillsides of Ucka on one side, and Kvarner Bay and its islands on the other. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor/indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and fitness center. Guest rooms are spacious, with many conveniences, including air conditioning, Internet access, minibar, in-room safe, satellite TV, telephone, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Grand Hotel Toplice

Lake Bled, Slovenia  

Situated on the shore of spectacular Lake Bled, the Superior First-Class Grand Hotel Toplice is a classic European spa hotel from the late 1800s (“toplice” means “spa” in Slovenian). It has been recently restored to its earlier grandeur, with up-to-date amenities. All guest rooms have a balcony, direct-dial telephone, cable TV, and private bathroom. Hotel features include several excellent restaurants, an elegant American-style bar and lounge, and a natural, thermal-spring indoor pool surrounded by columns. Other spa features include sauna, massage, solarium, and gym.