Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Built 1897 · Last completed renovation 2022
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik was last renovated in 2022, and originally built in 1897 (sourced renovations: 2018, 2022). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 8.6/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~4-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Dubrovnik, Croatia
Timeline
1897
Opened as Grand Hotel Imperial
2005
Reopened as Hilton Imperial after complete reconstruction
2018
Major interior refurbishment completed
2022
Latest refurbishment completed
⚖️ Star classification · Croatia
Star ratings are issued by Croatia's Ministry of Tourism & Sport under the Hotels Rulebook (NN 56/16). Categorization is a government procedure; no fixed national renewal interval is published.
System: Ministry of Tourism & Sport (Pravilnik o razvrstavanju… NN 56/16)
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2022 renovation
“Its latest refurbishment was completed in early 2022, and the hotel prides itself on offering exceptional service.”— source · retrieved 2026-06-18
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced1897
Last completed renovation
Sourced2022
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2018–2022). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Its latest refurbishment was completed in early 2022, and the hotel prides itself on offering exceptional service.”
“Over the last five months, the hotel has seen its reception area, executive lounge and all rooms refurbished.”
“First on May 1, 2005 when it opened for business... The second, "official" opening took place on July 1, 2005, with a glamorous launch.”
“More than a century ago, in January 29, 1897 the "Grand Hotel Imperial" was opened.”
“Built in 1897 as the Grand Hotel Imperial during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg Empire, this was Dubrovnik's first luxury hotel that provided indoor plumbing, hot water and an elevator.”
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When was Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik built?+
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik, Croatia) was built in 1897.
How old is Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik?+
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is 129 years old — it was built in 1897 and last renovated in 2022. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2022.
What is the Chrono Score of Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik?+
Its Chrono Score is 8.6/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.