Antiq Hotel

Description:

• This still-new boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town -- the entrance is marked by four potted "designer" trees adjacent the fountain on Gornji trg -- is a sure winner as the most intimate place to stay in the capital. Decorated with assorted antiques, the interior is like an advertisement for Ljubljana's Sunday market; passages feature mirrors and original framed paintings, and there are interesting bits of original architectural detail. In the back, a small, tranquil, terraced garden is a fine place to unwind. Guest rooms are a mixed bag and charged accordingly: Book no. 1 if you want a spectacularly large room with ornate carpets, a carved wooden bed with sumptuous bedspreads and cushions, lovely closets, antique desk, and a seating area with sofa, armchair, and an old ottoman; even the bathroom is big and long, with his and hers basins, a bidet, and a separate toilet. Five beautiful new rooms have been added since Antiq opened in 2006; of these, no. 4 is by far the loveliest (and largest), with wood floors and a private indoor patio facing a walled, terraced garden (to which you also have direct access). There's also an apartment, done out in a more contemporary style with an air-conditioned loft bedroom and downstairs living area with its own kitchen; it even has a private rooftop terrace. On the other end of the scale are a number of small rooms with shared bathrooms for travelers on a budget. Breakfast (the only meal served here) happens in a bright, white indoor patio where the delicious buffet includes oranges that you can squeeze yourself for the ultimate fresh juice.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010