Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

Zagreb


This art deco masterpiece was purpose-built to welcome the Orient Express crowd in 1925 and still holds on to many original features, from its grand marble staircase and intricate stained-glass windows to the glorious Emerald Ballroom. Rooms exude timeless elegance – as you'd expect for a place that has a roll call of kings and politicians on its past guest list.

The ground floor is home to the popular Esplanade Bar with a sun-drenched terrace overlooking Starčevićev Trg, plus two excellent restaurants, Zinfandel’s and Le Bistro.


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