“Built in 1925 for glamorous travelers, this art deco gem is the last word in opulence. Interiors feature various kinds of marble, gold fittings and chandeliers, with a vast glittering ballroom and two gourmet restaurants. Plush rooms have rich, gold-accented tones and luxurious fabrics. Stunning!”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Very handy central location ideal for exploring sights, shops and restaurants
  • Watersports

    • In the summer, Jarun Lake is a hub of watersports activities such as kayaking, rowing, wakeboarding and of course swimming
  • Local markets

    • Head to Dolac Market a farmer's market, known as 'the Belly of Zagreb', which also sells Croatian artisanal items
  • Museums

    • Head to the Mimara Museum and the Archaeological Museum for a dose of culture
  • Sights nearby

    • Within easy distance of sights such as Zagreb Cathedral and St Mark's Square
  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Downtown

  • Family Suites

  • Designer

  • Romantic Break

  • Business meetings

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Lively area

  • Opulent

  • Antiques

  • Hills & mountains

  • Spa

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • City Style

  • Cycling

  • Historic

  • Active Holiday

  • Close to nightlife

  • Honeymoons

  • Pet friendly

  • Child friendly

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Designer Shopping

Facilities

  • Rooms

    208 rooms in this hotel
  • Views

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Wifi

  • Pet friendly

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Watersports

    • In the summer, Jarun Lake is a hub of watersports activities such as kayaking, rowing, wakeboarding and of course swimming
  • Local markets

    • Head to Dolac Market a farmer's market, known as 'the Belly of Zagreb', which also sells Croatian artisanal items
  • Museums

    • Head to the Mimara Museum and the Archaeological Museum for a dose of culture
  • Sights nearby

    • Within easy distance of sights such as Zagreb Cathedral and St Mark's Square
  • Close to nightlife

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Designer Shopping

Map & Location

Other reviews

Esplanade Zagreb

Built in 1925 as a suitably glamorous stopover for passengers on the Orient Express, the five-star Esplanade is unquestionably Zagreb’s most upmarket hotel. Restored to its fabulous former glory in 2004, it offers a level of opulence you’ll find nowhere else in Croatia.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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