Really, to call these ‘hotels’ is to misrepresent what they truly are, for they are far more than mere hotels.
The Skiper, opened in 2005 and owned by investor Skiper Hoteli, is a resort covering a very large site. It consists of an hotel, apartments and luxury villas. The Kempinski Hotel Adriatic is a brand new development next to the Skiper, separated only by a road. When it is finished in 2008, the resultant combined site will be one massive resort with two distinct styles.
The site is run by General Manager, Ljubica Marfan, and an hotel manager will be sent to manage the Kempinski site until it opens next year. Sales are under the watchful eye of a delightful young lady with a great sense of humour, Fiorela Morozin. Marko Prodan is a personable young man whose job is translation.
Another important person is Head Chef of the Skiper a la carte restaurant, Lino Klimic. No top hotel can do without a chef of international expertise, and judging by the marvellous, aromatic pasta with truffles he cooled for me during my visit, the Skiper is in very good hands! The restaurant is staffed with ultra-professional waiters who glide in and out of your presence with admirable skill. Nothing was too much trouble. They know their market segment well!
The whole site is at the end of a narrow road that passes a small village, whose property prices have increased substantially since the Skiper was built. Approaching from the upper road, the apartment buildings to the right appear to be standard constructs. But, when you get closer, it becomes obvious that they are superior.
One building houses the main office and concierge that covers the entire site. Indeed, the number of personnel permanently on-site is phenomenally streamlined, with no extra-weight carried in terms of excess staff. Obviously, costing has been honed to a fine art. Security personnel are visible and quick to respond, as I discovered when I was taken to see a building on the edge of the site. Indeed, every apartment and villa has state-of-the-art security measures, making the site one of the most security-conscious resorts I have ever seen. As its clients are high-income earners with matching luxury goods and spending money, this is bound to give peace of mind.
The site is right on the coast of Alberi near Savudrija. The view takes in the south-western tip of Slovenia, so close you can see the houses. Immediately behind it is Italy’s hilly coast, not all that far from Trieste, one of the accessing airports.
There are 11 luxury villas with heated pools and jacuzzis, seven apartment buildings with 61 luxury suites. Linked with luxury accommodation is abundant space, and Skiper has plenty, including parking. Contents of apartments are of the highest standard and I just loved the features – Persian carpets, fluttering lightweight inner curtains, plants, and top-of-the-range electrical equipment. Everything expected from a luxury dwelling is provided, plus more.
The Skiper restaurant has an outdoor patio overlooking both the sea views and pool. Potted palms are everywhere, as are full-size palm trees around the site, with flowers that dazzle in summer.
The site leads downward to a private beach and a marina berthing 35 yachts. There is a children’s play area, a modern sports centre, café, pool bar, 18 hole golf-course and more. Unusually, a church has been built on the site. This is in a top corner of the grounds, surrounded by woodland, and is of modern design. Inside, it is simple but effective, and has already been used for weddings. So, it is a clever additional source of revenue, as well as a religious place of quiet. Climb up to the top and the view is tremendous. When I was there I could see the huge neighbouring Adriatica site bristling with tall cranes and bustling with construction workers, as well as a great sea vista. link.....
The Skiper, opened in 2005 and owned by investor Skiper Hoteli, is a resort covering a very large site. It consists of an hotel, apartments and luxury villas. The Kempinski Hotel Adriatic is a brand new development next to the Skiper, separated only by a road. When it is finished in 2008, the resultant combined site will be one massive resort with two distinct styles.
The site is run by General Manager, Ljubica Marfan, and an hotel manager will be sent to manage the Kempinski site until it opens next year. Sales are under the watchful eye of a delightful young lady with a great sense of humour, Fiorela Morozin. Marko Prodan is a personable young man whose job is translation.
Another important person is Head Chef of the Skiper a la carte restaurant, Lino Klimic. No top hotel can do without a chef of international expertise, and judging by the marvellous, aromatic pasta with truffles he cooled for me during my visit, the Skiper is in very good hands! The restaurant is staffed with ultra-professional waiters who glide in and out of your presence with admirable skill. Nothing was too much trouble. They know their market segment well!
The whole site is at the end of a narrow road that passes a small village, whose property prices have increased substantially since the Skiper was built. Approaching from the upper road, the apartment buildings to the right appear to be standard constructs. But, when you get closer, it becomes obvious that they are superior.
One building houses the main office and concierge that covers the entire site. Indeed, the number of personnel permanently on-site is phenomenally streamlined, with no extra-weight carried in terms of excess staff. Obviously, costing has been honed to a fine art. Security personnel are visible and quick to respond, as I discovered when I was taken to see a building on the edge of the site. Indeed, every apartment and villa has state-of-the-art security measures, making the site one of the most security-conscious resorts I have ever seen. As its clients are high-income earners with matching luxury goods and spending money, this is bound to give peace of mind.
The site is right on the coast of Alberi near Savudrija. The view takes in the south-western tip of Slovenia, so close you can see the houses. Immediately behind it is Italy’s hilly coast, not all that far from Trieste, one of the accessing airports.
There are 11 luxury villas with heated pools and jacuzzis, seven apartment buildings with 61 luxury suites. Linked with luxury accommodation is abundant space, and Skiper has plenty, including parking. Contents of apartments are of the highest standard and I just loved the features – Persian carpets, fluttering lightweight inner curtains, plants, and top-of-the-range electrical equipment. Everything expected from a luxury dwelling is provided, plus more.
The Skiper restaurant has an outdoor patio overlooking both the sea views and pool. Potted palms are everywhere, as are full-size palm trees around the site, with flowers that dazzle in summer.
The site leads downward to a private beach and a marina berthing 35 yachts. There is a children’s play area, a modern sports centre, café, pool bar, 18 hole golf-course and more. Unusually, a church has been built on the site. This is in a top corner of the grounds, surrounded by woodland, and is of modern design. Inside, it is simple but effective, and has already been used for weddings. So, it is a clever additional source of revenue, as well as a religious place of quiet. Climb up to the top and the view is tremendous. When I was there I could see the huge neighbouring Adriatica site bristling with tall cranes and bustling with construction workers, as well as a great sea vista. link.....
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