Hotel Eden

Hotel Eden is situated in an exceptional natural setting next to a protected forest reserve and adjacent to two other high-end hotels belonging to the same chain. The vast hotel grounds are dotted with exotic trees and border the beachside promenade that follows the coastline to Rovinj. Built in the early '70s, the five-story building is a typical example of communist-era architecture, and its interiors, though spotlessly clean and neat, have a dated look -- but a program of refurbishment is in the works. The spacious marble-floored lobby is full of light thanks to the many windows, and seating areas of contemporary-style sofas break up the vast space, with a lobby bar and its outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens. There are several interesting artistic accents decorating public spaces throughout the property, like the blue glass wall behind the reception counter, tapestries next to the restaurant entrance, murals in the spa area, and colorful contemporary-style paintings in the corridors. This hotel is popular with guests on package tours, especially during the summer months. During the winter, many sports groups stay here for the sports facilities. 

Hotel Eden is located next to the sea, just south of Rovinj's old town, which is about a five-minute drive away. There's a pleasant seaside promenade leading to the old town, around a 20-minute walk. The hotel's pebble beach is a three-minute walk away, and the hotel grounds are located next to the entrance to a quiet and scenic forest reserve.

• 20-minute walk to the ferry terminal
• Six-minute drive or 20-minute walk to Rovinj's old town
• Seven-minute drive to Batana Museum
• Eight-minute drive to the Church of St. Euphemia
• Eight-minute drive Rovinj Heritage Museum
• 35-minute drive to Vrsar
• 35-minute drive to Pula international airport
• 40-minute drive to Pula
• 40-minute drive to Porec
• 53-minute drive to Motovun
• 60-minute drive to Groznjan
• Three hours to Venice by ferry

All the guest rooms at Hotel Eden have balconies overlooking the gardens or with direct or partial views of the sea. The Standard Rooms are the ones with garden views (some have partial sea views) and are decorated in bright orange tones: orange accent walls, curtains, bedspreads, and faux-leather sofas, while the floors are covered in brown carpeting. Superior Rooms offer sea views and feature a blue color palette with a few lemon-yellow accents. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms are fitted with either shower/tub combos or small shower stalls, as well as free toiletries and hairdryers. Though the rooms are spotlessly clean (apart from stained carpets in some rooms), the decor is dated and the furniture is old-fashioned -- but all rooms will be completely refurbished and redecorated during Winter 2016. 

Some of the Standard Double Rooms are on the small side, measuring only 150 square feet. The largest room is the Executive Suite, which sleeps up to five people and consists of a twin bedroom and a second double bedroom, as well as a separate living room with a sofa bed. Five Deluxe Suites feature flat-screen TVs in each of the two bedrooms (one double and one twin), separate showers and bathtubs, double sinks, and extras like robes and slippers. The highlight in these suites is the large outdoor terrace, which is equipped with a whirlpool and sunbeds.

Hotel Eden's man-made beach is located a short three-minute walk away. It was redeveloped in 2014, and is shared with two adjacent hotels belonging to the same chain (Lone and Monte Mulini). The beach has been laid with fine pebbles and has a chic atmosphere and excellent facilities, including changing rooms, toilets, and showers, free sunbeds and towels, a beachside cocktail bar, and beach concierge. The vast outdoor pool area is also shared with Hotel Lone next door and features two seawater pools, a children's pool, loungers and towels, and a poolside bar.

The hotel's on-site wellness spa was completely renovated in 2014 and offers several free features, including an indoor saltwater pool, a large and well-equipped fitness center, Turkish, Finnish, and infrared saunas, a whirlpool, and several treatment and massage rooms. Treatments and massages are charged extra, and other paid facilities include a beauty parlor, thalassotherapy room, and a vitality bar.

Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served buffet-style in the restaurant next to the lobby, with a variety of hot and cold dishes, including options for guests following gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and diabetic diets. A half-board option is also available, with dinner served as a buffet. Other on-site restaurants include Oleander, situated next to the pool area, and Lovor, located inside the neighboring forest reserve park.

The free kids' club organizes a variety of supervised activities, and there's also a children's playground. Free sports activities include a bowling alley, eight tennis courts (four are indoor), archery, table tennis, bicycle rentals, and Nordic walking. During the summer season, there is also nightly entertainment and activities like city tours and wine tasting.

The hotel's on-site congress hall can accommodate up to 250 people, and there are two smaller meeting rooms for 50 and 25 people. Just off the lobby area there's a computer room free for guest use, a small library, newspaper kiosk, and a lobby bar. Wi-Fi is free throughout the entire hotel grounds.