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The Palace Elisabeth, Hvar

 

The Palace Elisabeth embodies elegance, luxury, and classic Adriatic esthetic. A historical landmark on Hvar’s central square, she offers a one-of-a-kind experience on Croatia’s most coveted island. We invite you to experience the best of the best in Hvar!

 

Exterior view of the hotel at night. The bright white stone façade contrasts with the clear purple sky

The Palace Elizabeth reopened late in the summer of 2019 after a total and complete renovation, to enter the scene as Hvar’s first five-star, full-service luxury property.

 

The location is perfectly central, in the heart of Hvar, on the main square overlooking the marina, and beyond that the adjacent islands and spectacular Adriatic Sea.

 

The entrance from the basement level, lined with plaster walls trimmed in classic Croatian stone

The elegant reception area. Walls a painted a soft grey, and a crystal chandelier hangs from the oval shaped cut out in the ceiling.

 

This is not simply a heritage property, but a historical landmark. The 45-room property occupies a late-19th-century building on the site of a 13th-century ducal residence.

The Palace Elisabeth has both Venetian and Austrian architectural elements, speaking to the history of Hvar, and Croatia.

The name, Palace Elisabeth, is an homage to a generous Austrian Empress Sisi, a patron of the hotel’s construction in 1899, when the Palace was rebuilt and opened under the name, Spa Hotel Empress Elisabeth.

 

Patio chairs with plush soft grey cushions lined in row under white umbrellas. The sky above is a bright blue

Under a bright blue sky, the stone courtyard is furnished with oversized chairs, wood tables, white sun umbrellas and a large above ground stone fountain

The indoor pool faces a wall of glass doors, opened like an accordion to allow the outside in

 

The luxurious rooms and suites are tastefully appointed, most feature balconies, and some have sea views.

Unique features include an indoor swimming pool and a private outdoor courtyard pool, with a luxurious spa, each add to the tranquility of the experience.

 

Opulent bedroom room in shades of white and cream, with a few touches of gold. Think bedding and layers of pillows in all white. The patio appears to open to view of the sea

A stone patio framed by elegant columns looks out onto the harbor and the bright blue sea from a few stories up

 

“I was there in July ‘19 when they were putting in place the finishing elements in preparation for the Grand Re-Opening in August. They have a great management team. We have been awaiting their reentry, and we expect this to be a true 5-star property for Hvar.”

Wanda

Experiencing the Palace Elizabeth is experiencing the best of the best in Hvar.

 

View from the harbor looking at the center of Hvar. The Palace Elizabeth sits in the center of the frame, just above the water line. In the background is the hillside and fortress

The Palace Elisabeth as we approach from the sea (July 2019)

Exterior view of the white stone building in July 2019, prior to the Grand opening

July 2019 prior to the Grand opening

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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