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20 where to stAY<br />
Komodor G-3, Masarykov put 10, tel. (+385-20) 43<br />
35 00, fax (+385-20) 43 73 33, sales_komodor@<br />
hotelimaestral.com, www.hotelimaestral.com. A slightly<br />
older, smaller hotel close to <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>of</strong> Lapad affords an<br />
intimate atmosphere. Rooms overlook a ra<strong>the</strong>r lovely pool<br />
area, and <strong>the</strong>re’s great outdoor seating for mealtimes. A wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> free time activities laid on with a smile, and facilities<br />
for small meetings. Open from March 25. Q63 rooms (8<br />
singles €46 - 108, 51 doubles €74 - 180, 4 triples €104 - 252).<br />
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Kompas G-2, Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 56, tel. (+385-<br />
20) 35 20 00, fax (+385-20) 43 08 35, reservations@<br />
alh.hr, www.alh.hr. This smallish hotel close to <strong>the</strong> centre<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lapad is delightfully appointed in a clean and tasteful style<br />
in keeping with its modern design. The indoor and outdoor<br />
seawater pools (wea<strong>the</strong>r permitting) are excellent. Closed<br />
February 10 - March. Q115 rooms (7 singles €80 - 150, 108<br />
doubles €95 - 270). PTHAIFLEGBKDC<br />
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Lero I-3, Iva Vojnovića 14, tel. (+385-20) 34 13 33, fax<br />
(+385-20) 33 21 23, booking@hotel-lero.hr, www.hotellero.hr.<br />
This complex is perfectly located between <strong>the</strong> Old<br />
Town and Gruž Cove. It’s a five minute bus ride to <strong>the</strong> centre<br />
and <strong>the</strong> beach is a mere 150m walk. All 160 rooms include<br />
air-conditioning, SAT-TV, shower, and toilet facilities. Breakfast<br />
and dinner packages are available as Tavern Nava and <strong>the</strong><br />
Aperitif Bar are all in-house. Q155 rooms (155 singles €52<br />
- 68, 155 doubles €60 - 88). PHA6LBKDCW<br />
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Petka I-2, Obala Stjepana Radića 38, Gruž, tel. (+385-<br />
20) 41 05 00, fax (+385-20) 41 01 27, info@hotelpetka.<br />
hr, www.hotelpetka.hr. This functional-looking four-storey<br />
pile right opposite <strong>the</strong> ferry port feels much better inside than<br />
it looks on <strong>the</strong> outside, with neat en-suite rooms decorated in<br />
blood-orange hues. Those facing <strong>the</strong> port <strong>of</strong>fer an absolutely<br />
fascinating panorama <strong>of</strong> comings-and-goings in Gruz harbour,<br />
and if you like downtown hotels with a sense <strong>of</strong> urban bustle<br />
<strong>the</strong>n Petka is no mean choice. The hotel’s Taverna Nostromo<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a solid range <strong>of</strong> local food. Laptop users rejoice: wifi<br />
coverage extends throughout <strong>the</strong> building. Closed December,<br />
January. Q104 rooms (8 singles €35, 96 doubles €50).<br />
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Vis G-3, Masarykov put 4, tel. (+385-20) 43 35 50, fax<br />
(+385-20) 43 73 33, sales_vis@hotelimaestral.com,<br />
www.hotelimaestral.com. The high spot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Vis is <strong>the</strong><br />
ra<strong>the</strong>r fine shingle beach with tables right by <strong>the</strong> water’s<br />
edge where you can indulge in sensory pleasures from <strong>the</strong><br />
Lido restaurant and bar right into <strong>the</strong> evening. A mid-sized<br />
modern affair aimed at families, spick and span and ra<strong>the</strong>r<br />
friendly. Prices are per person. Open from March 25. Q151<br />
rooms (9 singles €46 - 108, 136 doubles €82 - 182, 6 triples<br />
€122 - 255). PTHALEGBKW hhh<br />
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Hostel<br />
Dubrovnik Youth Hostel I-3, Vinka Sagrestana<br />
3 (Bana Josipa Jelačića 15-17), tel. (+385-20) 42<br />
32 41, fax (+385-20) 41 25 92, <strong>dubrovnik</strong>@hfhs.<br />
hr, www.hfhs.hr. Although Dubrovnik’s youth hostel is<br />
sadly lacking in facilities, we found it clean and cheerful<br />
and can vouch for <strong>the</strong> comfy beds. A communal kitchen<br />
is at your disposal, <strong>the</strong>re’s catering for large groups, and<br />
you can rent a bike or scooter next door. Q 82 dorm<br />
beds, 17 - 19€ per person. ABK<br />
Fresh Sheets B-4, Svetog Šimuna 15, tel. (+385-)<br />
091 799 20 86, beds@igotfresh.com, www.igotfresh.com.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> Dubrovnik’s best choices for budget<br />
accommodation in <strong>the</strong> Old Town, Fresh Sheets is run by a<br />
friendly well-travelled Canadian / Croatian couple. Funky,<br />
characterful dorms, free breakfast and a guesthouse<br />
atmosphere make this place a true jewel. There’s a lively<br />
but not over-raucous bar and lounge, evening film screenings,<br />
a backpackers’ book exchange, and a list <strong>of</strong> suggested<br />
activities that includes <strong>the</strong> (highly-recommended)<br />
“walking Maxie <strong>the</strong> dog up Mount Srđ”. Open from March<br />
15. Q22 dorm beds, 20 - 30€ per person. AGW<br />
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