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Le Meridien Split, Croatia [Master Thread]
Apr 5, 2013, 5:39 am
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some great trip reports from last year....mrs. keyser & i are planing on staying here in a couple of months....however, we are a little unsure of how many days to spend here....we will have a total of 8 days in croatia....should we spend than evenly between zagreb & split or spend 5 days in split & 3 days in zagreb????
Apr 5, 2013, 5:42 am
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Or if you don't mind driving a bit the scenery in Istria is stunning and definitely worth a visit.
Dubrovnik has a nice Hilton if you like chain hotels although I typically choose to stay in non-Interntaional chain hotels in Croatia as there are many good independent options- I do recommend however the LM Split as it is a wonderful hotel as long as you don't mind being 20 minutes out of town by car.
Apr 5, 2013, 5:51 am
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You can't beat the Hilton Dubrovnik for location! I have a trip report on our stay there in the Hilton forum.
Highly recommend getting out on the water - either sailing in Hvar, Korcula, or even an excursion from Split (bookable from the travel agency in the Marina) - which could include a "fish picnic." Also, day trips from Podstrana could include Krca Lakes (an easy day trip and drive).
Highly recommend getting out on the water - either sailing in Hvar, Korcula, or even an excursion from Split (bookable from the travel agency in the Marina) - which could include a "fish picnic." Also, day trips from Podstrana could include Krca Lakes (an easy day trip and drive).
Apr 5, 2013, 6:02 am
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You can't beat the Hilton Dubrovnik for location! I have a trip report on our stay there in the Hilton forum.
Highly recommend getting out on the water - either sailing in Hvar, Korcula, or even an excursion from Split (bookable from the travel agency in the Marina) - which could include a "fish picnic." Also, day trips from Podstrana could include Krca Lakes (an easy day trip and drive).
Highly recommend getting out on the water - either sailing in Hvar, Korcula, or even an excursion from Split (bookable from the travel agency in the Marina) - which could include a "fish picnic." Also, day trips from Podstrana could include Krca Lakes (an easy day trip and drive).
Apr 5, 2013, 9:56 am
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Just one piece of advice for the Zagreb stay - avoid the Sheraton!! The Westin is where you want to be (if you're wedded to SPG like I am). Same price - but a huge difference!
Apr 5, 2013, 9:57 am
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I think 5 days is really a lot for Split. You may want to spend 3 in Split and 2 in Zadar for a little change of scenery?
Or if you don't mind driving a bit the scenery in Istria is stunning and definitely worth a visit.
Dubrovnik has a nice Hilton if you like chain hotels although I typically choose to stay in non-Interntaional chain hotels in Croatia as there are many good independent options- I do recommend however the LM Split as it is a wonderful hotel as long as you don't mind being 20 minutes out of town by car.
Or if you don't mind driving a bit the scenery in Istria is stunning and definitely worth a visit.
Dubrovnik has a nice Hilton if you like chain hotels although I typically choose to stay in non-Interntaional chain hotels in Croatia as there are many good independent options- I do recommend however the LM Split as it is a wonderful hotel as long as you don't mind being 20 minutes out of town by car.
so taking advantage of it (I'm sure we would have been fine with 3 or 4). We'll have a car so planning on doing plenty of driving (in addition to boat rides) - thus the LM isn't any issue.Doing a local hotel in Dubrovnik that looks nice...Hilton and some of the other high-end ones are over $400, no thanks.
Apr 5, 2013, 10:06 am
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Le Meridien Split, Croatia [Master Thread]
Since you have a car, and some free time, I'd also highly recommend KRKA National Park (if you're in to that sort of thing).
I wasn't, until I got there. It's stunning!
I wasn't, until I got there. It's stunning!
Apr 5, 2013, 10:16 am
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Apr 5, 2013, 10:23 am
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One somewhat dumb question about the hotel - is there an actual casino in the hotel, or is that just a descriptor like the Catalina Casino in CA?
Apr 5, 2013, 10:50 am
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There is a Casino in the basement- it is quite small although I suppose if someone really wants to gamble it is there for them. I have never seen many customers heading down there- from the road you will see a large sign on the roof of one of the buildings for the Casino.
Apr 5, 2013, 10:51 am
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Thanks for the reco - agreed, 5 days is a lot, but that 5th night is free w/points so taking advantage of it (I'm sure we would have been fine with 3 or 4). We'll have a car so planning on doing plenty of driving (in addition to boat rides) - thus the LM isn't any issue.
Doing a local hotel in Dubrovnik that looks nice...Hilton and some of the other high-end ones are over $400, no thanks.
so taking advantage of it (I'm sure we would have been fine with 3 or 4). We'll have a car so planning on doing plenty of driving (in addition to boat rides) - thus the LM isn't any issue.Doing a local hotel in Dubrovnik that looks nice...Hilton and some of the other high-end ones are over $400, no thanks.
Apr 5, 2013, 11:57 am
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P.S. If you've never been to this hotel, just wait until you walk into the lobby and look left. It's breath-taking! Many great times here!
Apr 5, 2013, 1:01 pm
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I enjoy a good casino, so I imagine I'll check it out at some point 
Excelsior, Hilton...couple others that are the highest rated ones on TA. They were all $400+. Of course, this is early July so close to peak travel season (and also Fri/Sat night).
Excelsior, Hilton...couple others that are the highest rated ones on TA. They were all $400+. Of course, this is early July so close to peak travel season (and also Fri/Sat night).