Hotel Royal Princess

Updated Review - Had to delete original to update with acknowledgement of service. The rooms here are undeniably large, but that’s about where the positives start. Despite the size, they feel oddly empty and under-furnished, and what is there makes very little sense. The design is completely incoherent. An ornately carved wood coffee table sits next to a generic modern desk and chair, as if everything was sourced separately with no plan or point of view. More than mismatched, the decor feels random and low-quality. Pieces don’t relate to each other in style, scale, or era, and the overall effect is less “eclectic” and more “assembled from whatever was available.” It genuinely looks like furniture pulled from garage sales and placed wherever it fit, rather than a space that was ever intentionally designed. For a property that seems to be positioning itself as upscale, the lack of cohesion is surprising and undermines the entire experience. More concerning was the smell. Many hotels pay attention to scent as part of the overall experience. Here, it’s the opposite. There was a persistent, unpleasant odor in both the rooms and common areas that made the property feel poorly maintained, regardless of appearances. It’s hard to relax in a space that doesn’t even smell clean. Service was also lacking at first. At check-in, I was simply pointed toward the elevator with no explanation of basic information like WiFi, minibar, or how to contact the front desk. Throughout much of the stay, nothing was proactive and everything had to be asked for, which quickly becomes frustrating. That said, after raising some of these issues, the manager did step in and clearly made an effort to address them. That responsiveness and willingness to engage made a noticeable difference and is worth acknowledging. Overall, while the hotel has some fundamental issues in design, maintenance, and consistency, there are people there who care and are trying to improve the experience.

Do not skimp on the sea view room here. The view is absolutely stunning and will have me returning to the hotel. Even the hotel lobby has the incredible vista. Our suite was wonderful, the bed was huge and comfortable. They hotel breakfast was ok, the cold was better than the hot and plenty of yummy cakes. Again a beautiful breakfast view. We ate at the hotel for dinner one night, it was lovely and the staff were very attentive. However, quite expensive. I recommend Piramida - walk through the park opposite the hotel. You must also walk along the promenade with the sea on your right, some lovely bars and restaurants along there and a gorgeous walk. I loved the little stops where you can climb down to the sea. The beaches are not sandy! More like rocky coves. Sunset beach is close but again mostly stones. Make sure if you want to go to the old city (well worth a look) that you buy a Dubrovnik pass - this includes the city wall walk but also included the number 6 bus which goes from outside the hotel and takes you to the city and back! We also enjoyed the coral bar in the Royal complex and had a brief visit to the rooftop bar which gave fantastic views of the sunset. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Our stay at the Royal Princess was truly special , the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. The staff were exceptional- warm, attentive, and kind in a way that felt real, not rehearsed. Every interaction made us feel cared for and at home, and that alone made the experience unforgettable. The hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful, and elegant. Our room was immaculate and comfortable, with breathtaking views that reminded us daily how lucky we were to be there. The location was perfect. Being so close to the Old Town made exploring easy and exciting, while returning to the calm and quiet of the hotel afterward felt like the best balance. Royal Princess wasn’t just a place we stayed — it was part of the magic of our trip. We left feeling grateful, relaxed, and already dreaming of when we can go back!

The view from the lobby was incredible. Our jaws dropped as our cab pulled into the driveway just in time for sunset. The hotel is also attached to a nice rocky beach where we had a nice stroll to admire the sea view.

The hotel was better than expected. We had a huge room which consisted of a bedroom / lounge and two bathrooms . The outside areas were lovely with lots of choices of swimming pools , or sitting in the rocks by the sea . We didn’t eat at the hotel except for breakfast which was exceptional and with stunning views . We went in to the walled city at night which was very easy to reach from a bus a few minutes walk away . Overall I would definitely stay here again . We had a lovely holiday .