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Hot Openings: Croatian hotel focuses on design

by Ann Bagel Storck

August 24, 2011 - Categories: Hospitality News,

Hotel Lone, the 248-key property newly opened in the Istrian resort of Rovinj, Croatia, was designed as a contemporary expression of a classic Croatian resort hotel. The first Croatian member of Design Hotels, the property is the work of the 3LHD architectural team from the Croatian Faculty of Architecture under the guidance of architect Silvije Novak in addition to Croatian interior designer Numen.

“We believe the space in the hotel is almost perfectly organized,” Novak said. “The characteristic ‘Y’ shape floor plan of the hotel has enabled effective and functional organization of hotel facilities, a lovely view from all rooms and planning of public facilities around the central, five-floor-high atrium of the hotel.”

The 5-star Hotel Lone, a Maistra property, is located near the Adriatic Sea and the center of Rovinj, and is surrounded by Park Forest Zlatni Rt. Rates start at US$147 (€102).

The hotel’s exterior resembles a white ocean liner, in reference to its Adriatic location. Photos used courtesy of Hotel Lone
The hotel’s exterior resembles a white ocean liner, in reference to its Adriatic location. Photos used courtesy of Hotel Lone
The lobby features a sculpture by conceptual artist Ivana Franke that is made of steel and measures 28.5 ft (8.7 m). The sculpture’s solid elements entwine without actually touching, creating an impression of weightlessness and suspension.
The lobby features a sculpture by conceptual artist Ivana Franke that is made of steel and measures 28.5 ft (8.7 m). The sculpture’s solid elements entwine without actually touching, creating an impression of weightlessness and suspension.
All guestrooms have either sea or park views, and balconies and laminated mirrors are placed alternately on side walls to reflect light and an image of the surrounding vegetation.
All guestrooms have either sea or park views, and balconies and laminated mirrors are placed alternately on side walls to reflect light and an image of the surrounding vegetation.
The hotel’s restaurants and bars include On, designed to provide an informal dining experience.
The hotel’s restaurants and bars include On, designed to provide an informal dining experience.
Hotel Lone’s spa covers 18,299 sq ft (1,700 sq m).
Hotel Lone’s spa covers 18,299 sq ft (1,700 sq m).
Hotel Lone bills itself as the region’s first significant conference hotel, with 10 multi-purpose meeting rooms and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 650, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Hotel Lone bills itself as the region’s first significant conference hotel, with 10 multi-purpose meeting rooms and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 650, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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