Relais & Châteaux

The association brings together 475 exquisite hotels and restaurants in 57 countries all over the world. The members are joined together by their dedication to their basic idea, comprised in 5 Cs: Courtoisie (courtesy), Charme (charm), Charactere (character), Calme (calmness) and Cuisine (cuisine).

86 hotels and restaurants were eager to become a member of Relais & Châteaux association. After strict selection the organization chose 31 destinations, one of those being the Otočec Castle Hotel. As a member of the elite international association of hotel mansions the Otočec Castle can be placed among the world’s best providers of high quality tourism.

About Relais & Châteaux

The association’s beginning is associated with the French noblemen from the south of France who turned their castles into hotels after the World War II. These were mostly opened for the Parisians who travelled to the French Riviera in the summer. This is how the »La Route du Bonheur« (The way to happiness) was brought to life. In 1954 Marcel and Nelly Tilloy established Relais de Campagne, a chain of seven hotels. Joseph Oliverau and Pierre Troisgros founded Relais Gourmands, a group of exquisite restaurants for gourmets, in 1972. In 1975 these two associations were joined into one and Relais & Châteaux chain of mansions and hotels was formed. Nowadays the members are still joined by the passion and dedication to working with guests, who want something more than just an ordinary hotel accommodation.

A third of the members, who are part of the association at the present time, comes from France, a third comes from other European countries and a third from other parts of the world. The members are romantic castles, countryside mansions, accommodation facilities in exotic and remote places, ski resorts, lodges and also modern facilities – what it important is their unique character and charm and the fact that they are not too big – a Relais & Châteaux Hotel usually has 30 rooms.

The association’s mission is to encourage the cultural and historical status of its members - unique hotels and restaurants all over the world – while at the same time respecting the heritage and spirit of each member. The organization annually publishes a guidebook with a description of each its member, which is well appreciated and sought among the connoisseurs.

The motto of the says it all: 'ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD'

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Further information:www.relaischateaux.com