Hotel Riviera

Classic old Habsburg hotel whose grand façade and marble lobby belie the fact that its 65 rooms are in desperate need of renovation. The hotel is run by the Arenaturist hotel group but the building itself is owned by the Croatian Defence Ministry, neither of whom can decide on refurbishments – for the time being, the Riviera remains a charmingly down-at-heel blast from the past. It’s a handy base if you’re just in by train – the station is close – and want to see the amphitheatre and a few sights around town.