This hotel is amazing!!! The location is fantastic, the building has an amazing history, and the staff were incredible. It was somehow grand but unpretentious, not at all stuffy. Also, this seems like a minor thing, but I am a decently-proficient-but-not-totally-fluent speaker of Slovene, and it really meant a lot to me that the staff were patient and kind and spoke to me in Slovene. (At other places, I've found out that once people figure out you're not a native speaker they switch immediately to English.) It really meant a lot to me that I had multiple, lengthy conversations with members of staff in Slovene, and I'm grateful for their patience and generosity of spirit! Anyway, we just loved everything about our stay and are already planning a return trip.

The location and views from the balcony are amazing. Knowing the historical aspects of the hotel were also a major reason we wanted to stay in Villa Bled. The staff is very friendly and professional, and trying to help with all issues or requests.

The main issue with this hotel is the lack of air conditioning. As you open the windows and balcony doors, you get all the cigarette smoke in your room, since smoking is permitted on balconies. There are also little things such as no paper tissues, no hand soap (empty bottle for two days of stay), dusty towel radiators - these things should not be happening for the price we paid.

Wow - this hotel seems like somehting out of a film. Having explored a bit of bled, it is without a doubt the best location with access to the island and quietness from the hustle and bustle. The staff were lovely and so low key with nothing a problem. The lady during dinner service was adorable and my only regret is not having cash to tip her a huge and deserved thank you!

It is incredible dated. If you expect comfort (ie aircon and good interiors - this isn't for you) but if you want a refreshingly innocent and old school hotel with the most incredible views in the world and a real sense of peace - book now! We will be coming back for sure :)

Architecturally special location, apparently in the Neo-Renaissance style, built between 1934-1947, located in a quiet area, close to the lake, with a jetty and its own beach area that partially preserves the interior design of the 60s-70s. I recommend it to those who appreciate historical and quiet locations. The hotel staff is kind and responsive so that none of your wishes will remain unsolved.

If the included breakfast, otherwise varied, would benefit from a few ideas of variation, it would definitely be less monotonous.

Vila Bled has the best view in the area! We enjoyed our stay over there. It’s an old building that comes with its elegance. Breakfast served in the room (what a good idea and service they had), having a toddler with us it was easier to eat in the room. There was also free charging for electric cars. It was really helpful.

The furniture, carpets and bed were old. At the end of the bed, the upholstery was so worn out that it was white, a different colour than the bed. The fact that all those mention above were worn out, it doesn’t mean it wasn’t clean! Maybe in the near future they will renovate and renew some things. Regarding the housekeeping service, they only made the bed, they didn’t empty the trash cans. Our toddler had diapers, we expected after the 1st night to have the cans empty.

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service I received during my stay at your wonderful hotel. My experience was truly exceptional, largely due to the professionalism and friendliness of your staff. I would like to highlight the exemplary service provided by your front desk employee, Jana. She was incredibly helpful, attentive to all my needs, and displayed remarkable courtesy and efficiency. Her warm welcome and attention to detail made my stay much more comfortable and enjoyable. Please extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Jana for her outstanding efforts. I believe she is a true asset to your team, and her hard work should be recognized and valued. I look forward to staying at your hotel again and will highly recommend it to anyone seeking a comfortable and high-quality experience. Thank you once again for the exceptional service. Best regards, Omar Al Qubaisi

Everything was perfect

Everything! Our stay was perfect. This historic hotel (a former summer residence of Marshal Josip Broz Tito) has awe inspiring views of Lake Bled. Our rooms had balconies which added to the experience. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and has a special feeling of charm and class. The private beach is fantastic (with boats available to hire for a row on the lake). All of the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Vila Bled is highly recommended. It was a very special visit. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

The location is extraordinary: right on the lake front with a view of the island (we even had a view of it from our room) and rowing boats so we couod explore. The decor is beautiful in a sort of lovingly upkept old world glamour way. And the food - both dinner and breakfast - was delicious. Being able to eat on the terrace and look out over the lake was very special. All in all, extremely good value for money.

We would have loved it if the private beach was open (only from June apparently), but do appreciate that we probably have an unusually high tolerance for swimming in cold water. And if I could improve one thing it would be the ambience in the dining room at night: if they dimmed the lights, put out some candles and chose a less 90s classics playlist it would be perfect. But these are very much small things and overall this was one of my favourite hotel stays ever.

One of the most stunning places I have ever stayed( I travel a lot). The enormous grounds around the hotel are just spectacular. Beautiful private beach/deck. The hotel itself is in an old nostalgic style which I loved.

Little better gym and adding the sauna would be a bonus but not a big deal. My wife had one incident with the manager and I think that was one of the senior managers. My wife(a short Latin lady) was coming back from the beach and the manager( 5.10 feet tall lady) kind of blocked the entry to the hotel asking her if she is staying there. When she told her yes she asked her "really?" and was still blocking the door. My wife had to kind of squeeze herself in past her. We've been to most of the countries in Europe throughout many trips and this is the first time anything like this happened to her anywhere in the world. I still gave the hotel 5 stars - hopefully, that manager won't work there too long.

The location of Vila Bled is stunning, with beautiful views from the terrace, restaurant and gardens towards the Lake. The rooms were extremely spacious and comfortable. Overall the decor is very 1950s, you could transport yourself easily back to the time when Tito was using the hotel as his summer residence. The breakfast was good. We also ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was beautifully presented and delicious - I would highly recommend it.

The shower was powerful but a handheld one in the bath - could do with an update.