24/09/2026
Is this the most controversial hotel in Slovakia?
Perched above Štrbské Pleso, the Panorama Hotel is one of those buildings you simply cannot ignore. Its futuristic, almost spaceship-like form has made it one of the most distinctive pieces of architecture in the High Tatras – and also a building that has sparked plenty of debate about architecture in this protected landscape.
But there’s a sad part to the story. The building has undergone a rather insensitive reconstruction, and much of what made the original interior/exterior special has been lost. So if you’re visiting purely for the architecture – my advice is to admire it from the outside. Going inside might leave you seriously disappointed.
The exterior is still an incredible piece of Slovak architecture. The interior… not so much.