Slovenia is a country that was part of the former Yugoslavia and is now a multi-party democracy (since 1991). Its location puts Slovenia at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, central Europe and the Balkans. The Alps are to the north in neighboring Austria, and the Southern coast is a short 46 kilometers between Italy and Croatia, with a limestone region of underground rivers, caves and sinkholes. Hotels of all categories are available throughout the country.
Hotel Evropa was built in 1873, making it the second oldest hotel in Slovenia. It is located in the heart of Celje, with 61 rooms available for guests. All rooms come with mini-bar, private bathroom, radio alarm, and free Wi-Fi Internet. Guests are also fed a complimentary breakfast every morning. Rooms are divided into three classes: standard, over-standard and luxury, with prices (as of September 2010) ranging from 62 to 240 Euro per night. As of 2010, children 6 and under stay free, while children ages 6 to 12 receive a 50 percent discount. Hotel Evropa is smoke and pet friendly but smokers and animal owners must request rooms on the first or second floors.
Hotel Evropa
Krekov trg 4
3000 Celje, Slovenia
386-3-426-9000
hotel-evropa.si
The City Hotel is situated in the center of Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, conveniently located near the rail station and bus stops. The hotel offers both standard and superior rooms. Standard rooms come in single, double and triple. Their amenities include free Internet access, cable TV, card access and a safe. Superior rooms sleep double or triple or apartment-style. These include the same amenities plus air conditioning and a telephone. The City's restaurant offers an intercontinental breakfast, a buffet lunch, international a la carte dinner and Slovenian cuisine. There is a bar at the terrace to enjoy cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
City Hotel Ljubljana
Dalmatinova 15,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
386-1-239-0000
cityhotel.si
Hotel Zalec in Zalec, Slovenia, is a three-star smaller family hotel with 44 rooms, including two apartments and two rooms with Jacuzzis. All rooms have Internet access, air conditioning, mini-bar, cable TV and access to a fitness center. Hotel Zalec offers guests lots of things to do. For drinking or snacks there is a cafe and a pub, "Fanci's Pub." For entertainment the hotel has its own night club available for guests and locals, a casino, solarium and a summer garden. There is also a beauty salon, a seminar room with adequate equipment (LCD projector, TV, computer) and a banquet hall for special events.
Hotel Zalec
Mestni trg 3
SI-3310 Žalec,
Slovenia
386-3-713-1700
hotel-zalec.si
Hotel Paka is located in Velenje and is considered a good option for business travelers planning a conference or seminar. It has a large hall called the Center Paka. The hotel was built in 1959 but was fully renovated in 1998. It consists of 52 rooms equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, key-card system, satellite TV, safe, Internet access and telephone. Guests have access to a sauna, computer room, aqua massage, solarium and a beauty parlor. There is both a hotel restaurant, offering an extensive menu, and a cafe which serves pastries and coffee.
Hotel Paka
Rudarska 1
3320 Velenje,
Slovenia
386-3-898-0700
hotelpaka.com
