When someone says Croatia, what springs to mind?
Perhaps an endless landscape of beautiful islands or the iconic architecture of Dubrovnik, made famous by Game of Thrones. But for a spot where modern aesthetics meets traditional Croatian culture, Split is the place to look. Hotel Ambasador is the idyllic destination for a city break. The sun-drenched city is beckoning guests for historical exploration, gastronomic discovery and luxurious relaxation in Hotel Ambasador.
First opened in 1937, Hotel Ambasador has been an integral part of Split’s history. The hotel was rebuilt in 2022, but maintains its iconic white exterior. When travelers seek a city break, being in close proximity to the centre is a priority, and Hotel Ambasador’s location is perfect. Not only does the hotel boast panoramic views across the Unesco-protected Old Town and the glistening Adriatic, but it has easy access to the Riva Promenade, Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill.
A proud member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and the prestigious American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts programme, Hotel Ambasador prides itself on exemplary customer service. Its celebrated reception team welcomes guests from the show-stopping desk, handcrafted by master carpenters from Slavonia, formed from 1,850-year-old black oak recovered from the Sava Riverbed. This nod to local heritage is emulated throughout the hotel, from its signature scent inspired by the freshness of the Mediterranean to the delicious dishes at Restaurant Méditerranée that champion locally grown ingredients.
Unlike many Croatian hotels, Hotel Ambasador is open year-round, be it a multi-generational trip during the school break, a romantic getaway in the shoulder season or an extended winter vacation. To make this already sensational destination all the more desirable, Split was named Europe’s ultimate dopamine destination in a comprehensive study and Hotel Ambasador is perfectly positioned for guests to tap into Split’s mood-boosting potential.
Much like Split has been found to improve travelers’ moods, Hotel Ambasador has the tranquil Hacelia Spa, with curated treatments performed by skilled therapists, and designed to elevate personal wellbeing, release physical and mental tension, and enhance circulation. Recognising the advantages of being located on the seafront, Hacelia Spa has harnessed the healing properties of seawater and salt to provide detox treatments using curative halotherapy – the art of using salt in treatments and breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve respiratory health.
Rich culture is infused throughout the ancient city as well as in the iconic hotel, and is particularly strong in Restaurant Méditerranée, the waterfront dining establishment in the hotel that pays homage to true Adriatic cuisine. The Mediterranean Diet is Unesco-recognized due to its use of fresh ingredients to benefit physical and mental health. Restaurant Méditerranée embraces this commitment to nutritious cuisine and has curated each dish to fuse traditional gastronomy with the modern palates of the contemporary traveler, from a selection of meats and freshly caught fish to flavorsome pastas and salads.
For that curated Insta-worthy cocktail pic, Bar Split is situated on the lively promenade where the air is filled with the atmospheric noise of explorers wandering along the Riva Promenade. Honoring the spirit of the locals, Bar Split offers a delightful selection of beverages from morning espressos and lunchtime alcohol-free pick-me-ups to cocktails and wines from an impressive national and international list. For those looking for a light snack, Bar Split has a menu of small dishes, including oxtail croquette, focaccia pastrami, brioche scampi and a selection of Croatian cheeses.
Hotel Ambasador has perfected the extraordinary concept of celebrating Croatian culture and subtly educating guests on Split’s fascinating centuries-long history, and has created an oasis of calm and luxury in the heart of Croatia’s second-largest city.
