Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel, was declared the best hotel in Croatia at the prestigious Croatian Tourism Days 2023! Within this framework, the Croatian Tourism Awards are presented annually, which are organized jointly by the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, the Croatian Tourism Association and the Croatian Chamber of Commerce. This honors outstanding hotels that offer a unique stay experience. The focus of the award in the “Hotel of the Year” category is on the uniqueness of the experience and the atmosphere in the hotel. Investments in infrastructure and personnel, the implementation of sustainability and digitalization strategies, social engagement and contributions to the development of the travel destination are also assessed.
Since reopening in May 2022, the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel, offers 227 stylish and luxurious rooms, seamlessly continuing its glorious past and becoming the best hotel in its class in Pula and now in all of Croatia . In addition to the outstanding rooms, the hotel offers several restaurants and bars, a wellness center, an indoor pool and the outdoor infinity pool that juts out over the cliff to the sea, a fitness center with modern Technogym equipment and a newly designed beach. The hotel also has several modular rooms for meetings and events with video and audio equipment, which can be converted into a large conference room with a capacity of 200 guests.
“50 years after its opening, the Grand Hotel Brioni regained its legendary status. The renovation has adapted it for the cosmopolitans of the 21st century. It offers luxury surrounded by beautiful nature and unsurpassed views of the open sea and the Brijuni Islands. We have had an eventful and successful 18 months and are pleased that our hotel has established itself in such a short time as a hotspot for hedonists, travelers and luxury travelers from all over the world and has now even won the Croatian Tourism Award for the best hotel in Croatia was awarded,” says Manuela Kraljević, member of the management team and director of marketing and sales of Arena Hospitality Group.
Park Plaza Hotels ands Resorts, Grand Brioni, Croatia. Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Photographer: Jason Alden
Photographer: Jason Alden
The iconic hotel stands on a beautiful peninsula just off the city center, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea and looking as if it were built as a backdrop for a James Bond film. So it’s no wonder that in the 1970s it was one of the most famous tourist attractions in the former Yugoslavia and the place of longing for an entire generation. Countless musicians such as Abba, Boney M, Falco, film stars and politicians sought and found refuge here and celebrated lavish parties. So it’s no surprise that the international jet set and the entertainment industry have also discovered the new Grand Hotel Brioni Pula.
Furthermore, the Grand Hotel Brioni, A Radisson Collection Hotel is now open all year round and offers the opportunity for high-quality rest and relaxation 365 days a year. A wide selection of spa and gastronomic offerings enable every guest to have a transformative experience of wellness, relaxation and gastronomic discovery even out of season. A big New Year’s Eve party with a fantastic view over the sea is also planned for the turn of the year.
