Ljubljana's designer gem of a hotel, with a Michelin-worthy culinary offering

With last year’s opening of the AS Boutique Hotel, charming Ljubljana has gained an ace up its sleeve when it comes to small luxury hotels that provide a top-notch experience. The story is further enriched by the hotel’s restaurant, Jaz by Ana Roš, with which this three-star chef has begun a slightly different culinary journey.

This new urban sanctuary is located in an intimate little green park in the heart of the city, more precisely at Čopova Street 5a, and the commitment to detail makes this hotel truly unique. Although relatively new to Ljubljana’s hotel scene, it has already impressed numerous guests, which is why they regularly return for weekend breaks.

The luxurious modern building was designed by internationally recognized Ofis architects and Projektivni Biro, and interior designer Janja Bulc, together with owner Sebastjan Raspopović, gave the hotel its final soul. For exceptional comfort, they combined modern design with a magnificent selection of vintage items collected from around the world. They also provide the most comfortable beds and luxurious Rivolta Carmignani bedding so that guests could relax and enjoy the best sleep imaginable. With its measured and unobtrusive design, the AS Boutique hotel is an example of modern luxury that values ​​comfort above all. The intimate accommodation has plenty of beautiful, yet simple and tastefully furnished rooms, most of which offer city views, while the most luxurious rooms boast magnificent views of the castle.

A whole range of room amenities and sophisticated interiors give hotel guests a true sense of home, and every visitor here is welcomed with special attention. Although it is located in the very center, due to the beautiful garden in which it is situated, you will never feel crowded here.

They saved the best for last, they say, and that is the most exclusive breakfast available at Jaz by Ana Roš. Awarded three Michelin stars at Hiša Franko, Ana and her team of talented people she gathers around her, with this concept have stepped into a new zone of their own creation of magic on the plate, this time more accessible and exciting for everyday choice when you want to relax without much thought and rules.

The food is light, creative and easy going, the ingredients are freshly sourced from the Ljubljana market nearby and as such, the dishes follow the season. The interior is bright, modern, and very pleasant, with a dominant theme of an interesting pattern of plants and nature surrounding Hiša Franko, here applied to the staff uniforms and a charming corner, as they call it, the Instagram wall.. This collaboration was conceived and realized by Ana Roš and fashion designer Matea Benedetti who applied colorful illustrations to natural materials, thus rounding out the restaurant’s authentic story. Besides breakfast, Jaz by Ana Roš also invites you to brunch, and dinners are also an opportunity to relax and socialize in a pleasant environment. As they say, it’s not a bistro and it’s not a fine dining restaurant, it’s a little funky and a little rock & roll.

In any case, this hidden luxury pearl in the center of Ljubljana is an ideal option for a weekend break in the charming Slovenian capital to which you will return again and again.