Grand Villa Argentina

My husband and I have wanted to stay at the hotel for some time and our recent 5 night stay did not disappoint The staff at the hotel are exceptional A special mention to the lovely young waiter Dominik who was always so smily and chatty and Vedran the charming waiter at the beach restaurant And not forgetting Nicky who has worked at the pool terrace for years and gave us many recommendations and is such an amazing character! The hotel for us was perfectly positioned - the pool terrace gives direct access to the sea and there was always an available sun bed ( unlike some hotels we have recently visited where there have been sunbed wars !! ) and the city is a pleasant 10 min downhill stroll It is such a shame that the hotel will be closed next year for refurbishment as we would definitely have returned, just like so many people we met during our stay who had returned to the hotel year after year My only hope is that it is not changed too much as the faded grandeur of the hotel sets it apart from its modern soulless neighbour the 5star Excelsior

We stayed a week in a deluxe room, in the newer part of the hotel with a balcony and sea view. The room was spacious and in the main well equipped, the bathroom similar and clean but just a little tired, some discoloured and cracked sealant around the shower screen. The bed was large and comfy and daily room servicing excellent. Our room had spectactular views over the Adriatic towards Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik to the side, great sunsets. The breakfast was very good with a wide choice and helpful staff if we wanted anything made particularly, we had omelletes to order a couple of times. I have celiac disease so I eat a gluten free diet and was pleased to find a dedicated gluten free table with various cereals, a fresh loaf of bread, sweet breads and cakes. All gluten free and well stocked every day. Added to the already gluten free options it provided a wide choice. The outside pool area and access to swim in the sea (its deep mind) is very good. Really helpful staff and always a couple of free sunbeds. There is an excellent terrace restaurant, great for lunch, that also provides a poolside service. The gardens are a surprise and worth exploring, they stretch across the neighbouring hotels with lots of quiet spots to relax. Overall I really liked this hotel, I can see why some feel it may not be true 5 star but it has charm, the staff in my experience were excellent and the gripes are small ones. So to the gripes, there was no coffee or tea making facility in our room, there was a door stop positioned behind the bathroom door but directly in front of the toilet so you needed to be constantly aware of it or put a towel over it to protect your toes particularly in the middle of the night. The service in the piano bar in the evenings was at times painfully slow and out of keeping with the breakfast team. I would definitely stay again if I could and would recommend the Grand Villa Argentina.