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Aminess Hotels & Resorts has opened the doors of the Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel, one of the most popular and historically significant hotels on the island. The €3.4 million investment introduces a redesigned property that will operate as an exclusive five-star heritage hotel, with Aminess thus enriching its portfolio with what is now its sixth highest-category establishment.
Situated in a unique location, right next to the old town and the sea, the hotel is once again becoming one of the most attractive meeting places on Korčula, while its iconic terrace is set to draw a large number of guests with its elegant details and premium offering of curated cocktails and local specialties. It has operated as a hotel since 1912 and was a favourite destination of the global elite for decades. This investment is not just another renovation; it is the revival of Korčula's rich history, preserving the building's original elements while seamlessly blending them with the highest hotel standards. It is precisely this heritage that forms the foundation of the new luxury heritage hotel concept, designed by the Atellior architecture studio.
"As a high-category heritage hotel, the Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel further elevates the quality of the island's tourist offering. Korčula is thus consolidating its status as one of the most desirable destinations on the Adriatic and, at the same time, strengthening its recognition in strategically important source markets such as the UK and the US, where interest in this type of boutique accommodation continues to grow. The hotel will help attract higher-spending guests during most of the year, open up new opportunities for the development of the local economy and further value the island's rich cultural heritage. By revitalising one of the most significant historical buildings in Korčula, we are creating new value for the destination and the local community, combining the preservation of heritage with sustainable tourism development for future generations," pointed out Mladen Knežević, Chairman of the Management Board at Aminess.
The Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel offers guests an intimate and exclusive stay experience across 11 premium rooms and an elegant lobby bar, where every detail has been designed with the aim of providing ultimate comfort and personalised service. An essential part of the hotel's offering is the 7 Seas restaurant, led by renowned chef Matija Bogdan. Inspired by the abundance of local ingredients and Mediterranean gastronomic traditions, the restaurant brings a contemporary approach to haute cuisine, accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and impeccable service.
Through investments in highest-category properties, Aminess Hotels & Resorts not only raises the standards of Croatian tourism, but also actively contributes to the development of the destinations in which it operates, strengthening their international recognition and creating sustainable economic benefits for the local community. Such projects encourage year-round tourism, bolster cooperation with local producers and entrepreneurs, and lay the foundations for the long-term and responsible development of tourism.
