One of Tito’s former residences, the superb white marble Vila Bled has recently been completely renovated yet manages to retain its grand Yugoslavian 1950s atmosphere. On the edge of the lake amidst a wealth of beautiful trees a couple of kilometres from the town centre, the hotel comes with everything you’d expect from such a classy venture. The rooms and suites have all been thoughtfully decorated with lots of brown touches and interesting carpets. Other attractions number such delights as the sumptuous Belvedere Pavilion & Café, a first rate restaurant, idyllic places to relax outside plus top quality wellness and business facilities.

30 rooms (doubles €210-230, suites €230-320, apartment €850).