Hotel Cubo

Hotel Cubo occupies Luckmann’s House (Luckmanova hiša), a heritage-protected exterior preserved in its original 1932 style. Formerly a ballet school, magazine offices, a famous cafe, and multi-apartment building, it was transformed into a small, modern hotel in 2011. The building is painted white with light-gray window shutters and sits on a charming corner. Interiors are stylish and subdued in a palette of beige and grays, with warm wood and soft overhead lighting. Small statues decorate windowsills and fresh flowers in vases are placed throughout. The outdoor bar space is a popular gathering place for guests, with views of the bustling streets and umbrella-shaded tables surrounded by leafy potted plants. This is a modern, elegant property with careful attention to detail in both service and decor. Most guests are couples, and some business travelers and families with older kids also occasionally stay here. 

The Cubo is well situated in Ljubljana, between the old city on one side and Tivoli Park on the other -- each within a five-minute walk. There are a few restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate vicinity and many more across the river in Old Town. The hotel is easily accessible by car, but the charming traffic-free zone of Old Ljubljana begins just across the street. Many popular sights and attractions are easily reached on foot, including Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity (one-minute walk), Tromostovje (Triple) bridge (five-minute walk), Mestni trg (City Square, seven-minute walk), Ljubljana Cathedral (eight-minute walk), Dragon Bridge (10-minute walk), Ljubljana Castle (20-minute walk), and Gornji trg (Upper Square, 11-minute walk). Excursions to Postojna Cave take 40 minutes by car, while Lake Bled is about an hour's drive. The Adriatic Coast is about one hour and 15 minutes by car. 

Rooms at Hotel Cubo are spacious and flooded with natural light, with stylish decor in shades of gray-blue. Furnishings are custom made and minimalist in style, contrasted with eye-catching accessories such as lights made from silkworm cocoons and mohair bedspreads designed and made in Slovenia. Each unit is decorated with a magnified pencil drawing by Slovenian painter and graphic artist, Ivo Mršnik. Comfy beds have double-spring Meblo Jogi mattresses and Rivolta Carmignani bedding. Options include Single Rooms (237 square feet) and Double Rooms (365 square feet) with sitting corners. There are also two Junior Suites (538 square feet) with round beds and movable TVs, plus adjoining rooms available for families -- these are located in the corner of the building with one side facing the castle. Light sleepers should stay at the back of the hotel.

All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with 130 international channels, as well as free Wi-Fi and safes. Coffee- and tea-making facilities and free stocked minibars are also included. Bathrooms have rainfall showers or bathtubs, and separate toilets. Hairdryers and full amenity kits with products by The White Company are provided along with robes and slippers. Rooms face Ljubljana Castle, the inner courtyard, or the Drama Theatre. 

Features at Hotel Cubo are upscale and convenient. Breakfast buffet with warm and cold dishes -- including homemade items, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, bacon, eggs, pancakes, Champagne, coffee/tea, and juices -- is free. The restaurant is popular among locals as well as hotel guests (for lunch only) and focuses on fresh seasonal products. There's a lobby bar and an al fresco lounge serving seasonal cocktails, snacks, and late weekend brunch. Extra perks at the hotel include free overnight shoe shines, turndown service, and daily housekeeping. Bikes are available to borrow at no charge. There are several meeting and event spaces with refined decor and audiovisual equipment, for private and business events. The hotel is frequently praised by guests for offering good service -- including small touches like offering umbrellas when it rains.