Completely renovated, the Astoria is something of a bastion of what is contemporary tourism in Slovenia; modern surroundings arranged with attention to detail, creative food with a grounding in tradition (Bled castle restaurant is part of the hotel), modern facilities, and the eco-daisy label for environmental friendliness. Indeed the Astoria is run by the Bled Vocational College for Catering and Tourism, whose expertise and pride in the field shows in what is a very attractive mid-range accommodation option, with a location to die for.