Although the hotel itself is clean and bright and the pool nice there are some poor aspects. The restaurant is worse than a school dining hall - if you dont get there on the first sitting then you dont get the same choice of food - once its run out it is not replaced like for like. It was crowded and noisy and the food wasnt brilliant. This wasnt helped by the electricity failing on several evenings. I know thats not the hotels fault.
In the end we ate out every night as it was so not enjoyable eating there and not relaxing at all.
There were never enough beds outside of the pool in the grassy area but we were not allowed to take any more outside despite hardly anyone staying inside as the weather was so nice. The attendant wouldnt let us move them - I think because he had to bring them in at the end of the day - so we ended up lying on the grass.
The location is quite good - central and with buses to nearby historic Piran.

I stayed here for one night and agree with most reviews that the bedrooms are quite ordinary. The floors are a bit hard and the beds a little soft. However, the staff was friendly and helpful and the pool/jacuzzi amenities were surprisingly good. The location is within walking distance to everything in Portoroz. I paid about $100 USD, which I thought was a reasonable bargain for the beginning of high season and the quality of the hotel. High speed internet is free, though it is just wired - no wireless. I would stay here again.

Slovenia is a lovely little country. Unfortunately the beach region is just a few kms, so it tends to be crowded there. Italians like it because they get more for their Euro in Portoroz.

This report is about hotel Lucija. It is the simplest member of the Metropol hotel group (2-3 stars), but also the closest to the beach. You may use all their services including indoor pool and Casino/Evening Shows. If you are lucky you'll get a free parking lot and avoid using the garage built into the mountain crowned by the 5-star Metropol Palace.

The rooms are small, most come with a balcony, but we found the mediterranean food at Lucija's delicious and enjoyed walking "downtown" afterwards (in 3 min.) to frequent the ice parlours, cafes or dancing places.

The pool area of the Metropol group is very nice, but do not expect too much from their beach, you'll have to put your towel on pure concrete instead of grass or sand.

Considering the many competitive flight rates (Triest, Venice, Ljubljana, Klagenfurt ...) I would book the hotel directly using M's 10% club card instead of relying on an agency or going all the way by car.

If you want to spend even less money (half pension €45) then go to neighbouring historical Piran or continue to Croatia.