Grand Hotel Bernardin occupies a clifftop peninsula between Piran and Portorož, built around the remains of a 15th-century St. Bernardin monastery. The original bell tower still stands within the complex. The property’s staggered architecture—designed to mirror an ocean liner—ensures every room faces the Gulf of Trieste. The 241-room estate includes Slovenia’s largest convention center, making … Continue reading Grand Hotel Bernardin Portorož: 15th-Century Monastery Turned Adriatic Command Post