Berkeley Hotel

The Berkeley hotel was perfect for our stay in Dubrovnik. Lovely spacious room that was spotlessly clean. The pool area was great to relax after a day exploring. Breakfast had lots of options with a good selection of hot and cold food. What makes this hotel great is the staff - nothing is too much trouble. Kasim and the reception staff were incredibly friendly and always on hand with local knowledge and Mirijana and the ladies who served breakfast were did a fabulous job. We arrived on a catamaran from Korcula so there was only a short walk from the port with our luggage. It’s also walkable to get to Dubrovnik old town but there is a bus stop right outside the hotel which takes you all the way if you don’t want to walk. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

The hotel is situated less than a 5 minute walk from the ferry port. The bus ride to Old Town is about 10 minutes. The hotel can arrange transportation from the airport for an additional charge payable to the hotel, NOT the driver. I emphasize this because we paid the driver directly who once she realized that what we had given her was much more than a tip, promptly (within 10 minutes) called and retuned the cost less the tip to me. We stayed 5 nights in room 33 which was a Double Room with a Balcony and Sea View. The room was large even by US standards, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel and the rooms were clean and well maintained. I would describe the hotel as a boutique hotel with an intimate feel where the staff gets to know you by name and remember and cater to your specific needs, like how you like your toast, coffee, or bacon. The breakfast is a combination of buffet and order service. Some items such as fruits, cereals, deli meats, cheese, and juices are served buffet style. Other items such as coffee, tea, cooked meats, and eggs are made to order. The food was delicious and plentiful. What sets this hotel apart is superior service. Most of the staff here is not set in defined roles. If you go to the lobby and ask for ice, the person behind the desk does not say “I am the desk person not the kitchen staff”, they get the ice for you. The person you see at breakfast may later be one of the people refreshing the rooms. What this means for you as the guest is that the buck is never passed. No matter who you ask for something, you are never told you have to wait because what you want is not in their job description. The staff is extremely friendly. We felt like we were guest at one of our relatives’ house. It was truly service with a smile, not out of obligation, but done with a genuine warmth that you could feel and sense. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, if you are in Dubrovnik, this is where you want to stay.

The biggest asset of Berkeley hotel is their staff. The manager Maria, Liana and Ines at the Reception were amazing. They tried in every way to make our stay comfortable, including changing our room the second day when I requested a higher floor, even though they were fully booked. They also gave good advice about what to do in Dubrovnik, where to go and what to eat. Breakfast was exactly what we wanted, croissants, cheese, cold cuts and yoghurt oat bowls, plus delicious grilled vegetables, eggs, sausages and finally home-baked desserts. The staff at Breakfast were the best, especially Tomo and Anja, serving with happy smiles and so much goodwill which put us in a great mood at the start of our day. Anja told us to spend the day at St. Jacob's beach and it was lovely. We will surely return to Berkeley Hotel.

Everything was great! The hotel is quite close to the Old Town—just a 5-minute taxi ride. The room was spacious, cozy, and beautifully designed. Most importantly, the staff were incredibly helpful, especially Yan at the reception. He went above and beyond to assist us with the room, parking, and transportation, and also gave us great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to try. He even managed to get us a last-minute reservation at a fancy restaurant in the Old Town that was about to close. It was truly a pleasure. Highly recommended!

Berkeley Hotel receptionist upgraded us to a Superior room which had a balcony facing the blue Adratic sea and mountains..Spectacular! We booked this hotel so that we could walk to the bus exchange and catch the long haul bus to Kotor the next day. Therefore it was a bit out from Old Town Dubrovnik and required an Uber drive for E3.00...which meant it's only a short drive. Hotel's breakfast had plenty of hot, cold and sweet options.