Review: Inside Siro Porto Montenegro, the brand's second berth after its debut in Dubai

Siro Porto Montenegro, the second hotel by Siro, is set to open in Porto Montenegro, a luxury waterfront development in the coastal town of Tivat, Montenegro. This follows the debut of Siro One Za abeel in Dubai, highlighting the global reach of the hospitality brand Kerzner International. Porto Montenegro, once a naval base, has been transformed into an upscale marina destination, featuring superyachts, designer boutiques, restaurants, and luxury residences.

Upon entering Siro Porto Montenegro, guests are greeted with a luxurious fitness center ambiance. The lobby's airy and light-filled space sets a tone for the hotel's focus on fitness. The welcome includes a Refuel Bar, offering healthy snacks and drinks, as well as staff dressed in elevated activewear to greet guests. The neighborhood, Boka Place, is a short walk from the marina, providing easy access to the marina, restaurants, cafes, and designer boutiques.

Tivat, with its picturesque villages, historic towns, and mountain scenery, offers a base for exploring the Bay of Kotor, while boat trips, hiking, and other outdoor pursuits are available along the coastline.

The hotel follows a minimalist design aesthetic, similar to its Dubai counterpart. Rooms are sleek and uncluttered, with light wood finishes and a calming, neutral color palette. One of the key features is the "recovery cabinet," stocked with fitness essentials like a yoga mat, yoga block, resistance bands, and a meditation pillow.

A Swedish ladder built into the cabinetry allows guests to incorporate stretches and mobility exercises into their routine without leaving the room. The lighting in the rooms is controlled through preset modes and intuitive systems, with a particularly thoughtful motion-activated low lighting in the bathroom.

The hotel's gym, or Fitness Lab, occupies an entire floor and features Technogym machines with mountain views. There is also the Experience Box, dedicated to high-energy group classes, including functional training, body weight exercises, and conditioning. Separate studios are available for Pilates and mindfulness sessions. Recovery is equally important, with the Recovery Lab offering treatments like red-light therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, compression boots, and waterbed therapies.

A 25-meter, climate-controlled pool with a retractable roof and bay views allows guests to swim regardless of the weather. Scenic hikes, family-friendly outdoor activities, and watersports are offered through Siro's Destination Fitness program.

Siro Table, the hotel's main restaurant, serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients in an open kitchen setting with communal tables and lounge seating. An outdoor terrace overlooks a lively piazza, offering a casual dining atmosphere. Siro Social, a rooftop bar and lounge, is open on Fridays and Saturdays, providing a livelier alternative to the hotel's wellness-focused environment.

The resort also offers an in-house nutritionist for personalized consultations and tailored meal recommendations for guests looking to enhance their healthy eating habits.