Hotel Occidental Ljubljana

The most iconic location in the heart of Ljubljana has stood abandoned for years. Now, with the completion of new construction, one-third of it becomes the home of a new Occidental hotel by Barceló.

The bright, open ground floor seamlessly connects with Congress Square, Slovenska Street, and the Ursuline Church. Subtle, curving gestures in the flooring pattern and ceiling design lead to darker, more intimate corners that offer fantastic views.

The corridors leading up to the rooms envelop you in deep blue tones, accompanied by whimsical miniatures and fantasy-themed postcards on the walls. 

Upon entering the room, the ambient fully opens up again with a strong differentiation: a dark blue entryway and service zone transitioning to a bright, off-white living area with a large window. The timeless interplay of sequence, scale, and color has been reimagined. And it still works!

Client
Barceló Group & Hotel Šumi d.o.o.
Project team
Andrej Mercina, Jan Opeka and Gašper Fabijan of TRIIIJE with Lidija Rutar, Habitare. Graphics: Maja Humar, Urša Kikelj and Jagoda Jejčič.
Photography
Owned by Barceló d.o.o.
Year
2023
Project name
Hotel Occidental Ljubljana
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenija
Program
Hotel, restaurant and bar
Status
Completed