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Hotel Korcula De La Ville

The Hotel De la Ville is a lovely boutique property within the heart of the picturesque Old Town of Korcula. A fantastic location near the seafront, excellent service from the warm and caring staff, and elegant style that speaks of a time of glamorous minimalism. It is easy to understand why the De la Ville’s guests list ranges from celebrities to members of Britain’s royal family, even the always elegant style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis stayed at the Hotel De la Ville!

 

The entry is framed by two tall palms. The building is classic Dalmatian stone, the main entry door and windows are square, topped with an arch glass ornament.

Welcome

Welcome to the Hotel De la Ville

The oldest hotel in the town of Korcula, The Hotel De la Ville first opened in 1912, with its most recent renovations completing in 2015. The interior décor, with its color palette of soft purples and blues, mirrored bar, chandeliers, and vine covered terrace, speaks of la dolce vita – it is easy to feel transported to another age. The building retains its heritage, the rooms are not large, but are very comfortable, the property has only stairs, no elevator, but the fantastic staff will assure you are well cared for.

As with all our favorite properties, it is always about the people. The staff at the Hotel De la Ville exemplifies kind hospitality. The excellent team offers warm, attentive service and genuine kindness to each and every guest they welcome.

 

Our Concierge, Mirela, with the General Manager of the hotel. They each have a hand placed on a rectangular dish with a fresh slice of cheesecake!

Mirela with General Manager Mladen Đeldum

 

Viewing looking out a guest room window. Directly in front is a row of cars, and just beyond that is the sea, in the distance is another part of the island, lined with homes near the sea

View from the Room

The main dining room is low round tables, with armchairs finished in pale purple fabric. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling  This is where guests are served breakfast of freshly squeezed juices, paired with made to order eggs.

 

Of course we would be remis if we did not mention what is one of our favorite ways to begin the day, breakfast at The De la Ville! Tasteful Croatian Journeys Travel Designer, Tia loves their selection of freshly squeezed juices, paired with made to order eggs.

Take your breakfast in the main dining room, or outdoors while watching the ships come in.

 

Within the heart of the picturesque Old Town of Korcula, the outdoor terrace is a unique feature of this property. Wanda recalls, 

“the terrace is a popular place for the ‘local elders’ to meet and have coffee throughout the day, as they discuss happenings of the town. After a day of viewing, and exploring, when you are ready to slow down, the terrace is a nice place to take a break and enjoy a cold drink or cocktail and savor the spectacular sunset views.”

 

The terrace features several small white iron tables and matching chairs. A soft light glows from the rectangular candles placed on each table. An iron iron is mounted to the stone wall of the building with bright green vines dangling down through the bars.

The terraced under a bright blue shade is shaded by the vines, and nearby buildings

 

The G&T restaurant offers Dalmatian fare. Their Club Lounge offers a list of 17 different types of gins, plus gin-based cocktails, wine by the glass, chilled beers,  herbal teas and coffee, served indoors or on the terrace in the center of Korcula town.

 

Our concierge Mirela dressed in all white, sitting on a large oversized wicker chair on the terrace

Mirela enjoying the terrace

 

About the Author:
Luxury Travel Designer and Destination Specialist, Tara Busch, has had a love of travel and an adventurous spirit since childhood. Tara’s background as a history and geography teacher, and avid world travel fueled her dream of pursuing a career in travel. Always seeking out authentic experiences, she enjoys spending time with locals, trying regional cuisine and slow travel.

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