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Hotel Bohinj

Ribčev Laz, Slovenia

Built 1972 · Last completed renovation 2021

Hotel Bohinj in Ribčev Laz was last renovated in 2021, and originally built in 1972 (sourced renovations: 1972, 2021). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 6.5/10 — every date linked to a cited source.

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Data check

  • · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review

Renovation forecast · estimate

Next renovation expected around 2029

In about 3 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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Timeline

  1. 1972

    Hotel Kompas built (original structure)

  2. 1972

    Two partial renovations (undated) after original construction — noted as 'awkwar

  3. 2020

    Full renovation initiated under new owner Damian Merlak

  4. 2021

    Rebranded from Hotel Kompas to Hotel Bohinj under new owner Damian Merlak

  5. 2021

    Full structural, interior and sustainable renovation completed by OFIS Architect

  6. 2021

    Reopened July 2021 as Hotel Bohinj after complete renovation

⚖️ Star classification · Slovenia

Slovenia uses the Hotelstars Union system. Each classification is valid for a limited period and hotels are reviewed on a regular basis.

System: Hotelstars Union (Ministry of the Economy, Tourism & Sport)

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Facts

Stars

4★

Built

Sourced

1972

Last completed renovation

Sourced

2021

Renovation history (sourced)

1972·2021

Sources record multiple renovations (19722021). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.

Sources

Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.

Secondary · Rebrand 2021weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-07-01view source →

Owned by crypto-millionaire Damian Merlak, the four-star hotel offers 69 rooms and relies on a combination of traditional and modern.

Secondary · Full renovation 2021weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-07-01view source →

A few days ago, Hotel Bohinj with its new appearance officially opened its doors. Riko, in partnership with Tosidos, provided the wooden structure and other construction and finishing work.

Secondary · renovation_started 2020weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-07-01view source →

Hotel Bohinj in Ribčev Laz on the shore of Lake Bohinj has reopened after a complete renovation initiated in 2020.

Secondary · Built 1972weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-07-01view source →

Instead of demolishing the old building – Hotel Kompas, built in 1972 – it underwent a complete renovation in such a way that the old building came to life in a new image.

Secondary · Renovation 1972weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-07-01view source →

Formerly the Hotel Kompas, built in 1972 and having undergone two awkward and partial renovations since then, the property has been revitalized and reimagined via extensive structural and interior renovations by OFIS Architects.

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Frequently asked

When was Hotel Bohinj built?+

Hotel Bohinj (Ribčev Laz, Slovenia) was built in 1972.

When was Hotel Bohinj last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 2021.

What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Bohinj?+

Its Chrono Score is 6.5/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.