Grand Hotel Bonavia

We - party of 3; 2 - 40 year olds and 1 - 70 year old, for Advent 2019. We had one room, 2 double beds and a couch that converted to a bed. The room overall was spacious, allowed for us to spread out. Had a funky odor, that we couldn't identify. Thankfully we were able to open the windows, which was also useful since we couldn't turn down the thermostat and the room was quite warm. Good size bathroom - long. The shower, use the shower handle vs leaving the head attached to the wall. With only a half-wall glass 'door,' all 3 of us flooded the bathroom during our first shower. Then we got the hang of it. The towel warmer worked great. Also warmed up the bathroom...to the point it got hot. We couldn't figure out how to turn it off. Location was perfect - right in the heart of Rijeka. Breakfast buffet was plentiful and good. Just watch hours of service during the week. We were given one set of times for the buffet, which turned out to be weekend only. Missed breakfast on our last day - a Monday - as it ended earlier.

I stayed here for 7 weeks. In the 1st week I had a 1 person room and that was a bit small with no decent place to keep my clothes. Later I changed to a double room and this was ok, the desk was very small so difficult to do some work in your room. The bathroom was not my favourite. It had a bath and the step was high (even with my 1.82). When I stepped out the bath there was a constant fear to slip also because the floot was wet. If the should take out the bath and replace for a shower it would be a huge improvement. Breakfast was good, the only downside was that after 7 weeks the staff still didn’t know your room number. As mentioned the hotel is in the center and staying there in December and January meant a lot of festivals in front of the hotel with loud music. During these months maybe a room in the back would be an idea. For the rest it was a good experience and a friendly helpful frontdesk staff.

The best positioned hotel in the center of the town, just close to Korzo, main pedestrian street. I found the car parking very easy, in front of the hotel. The room was excellent, breakfast too, and the staff more then excellent.

For us still remembering old Yugoslavia when we were kids and observing world with 'wide open eyes', this place resembles so many hotels on the Adriatic coast which astonished and amazed us then with their unique presence and monumental existence. That era passed long time ago, and we can feel sometimes quite tiny sentiments, which stop after actually entering and visiting those places; just like any magic which has to stop at some point. Therefore, the outside impression is biased by childhood memories while actual experience and staying in are something truly different. Bonavia is currently probably the most active and renowned hotel in Rijeka but I booked it only because one reason - its location. Not from perspective of its excellent central location literally overlooking main pedestrian zone, but because I had some work to do nearby. Still, its location is exceptional and that's surely unbeatable. All other things - staff, services, room, sleeping quality, bathroom... - are pretty correct but nothing special, and you may either focus on them and spoil your stay, or just let it go and enjoy so many positive aspects of Rijeka and this urban landmark. Just one example to conclude with - they have some quite 'complex' electrical system in the room which I couldn't figure out during my stay. I was a bit embarrassed to ask them how to turn it on fully, so I've actually used lighting only in the small hallway and bathroom - all other areas in dark during night! :)

Initially I had a room small in front ,facing cities library. After kind request they gave me nice room at east beside existed steps. Then everything went right. Safe hotel, guard always present, perfect breakfast, clean rooms, famous to Asian travellers ( during period of my stay ) , best location, noisy sometimes during weekends which personally likes. Friendly personel . Highly recommended.