Hotel Esplanade Zagreb

“Location is excellent for exploring the city and also near to the main train station. The room was very comfortable. The shower facilities were excellent. The majority of the staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superb. The sauna was wonderfully clean and a bonus that because of the present circumstances we had it to ourselves on reservation.”

“The best hotel in Zagreb, beautiful building, beautiful room, lovely staff”

“This is simply the best hotel in Zagreb. The restaurant is also great.”

“We had the most wonderful NY stay here - the hotel has a long history and the decor is absolutely beautiful. It’s in a perfect location, in the middle of the city, which means we were a short walk away from any landmarks. Despite staying in the hotel during Covid-19 restrictions, hotel staff made such an effort to make our stay really enjoyable - they went over and above with their service, from the late check-out, extending the breakfast until 2pm on 1st Jan, to booking our meals and drinks in the bar/restaurant. They also surprised us with little chocolates in the room and kept checking if we need anything (like fresh towels or mini-bar top up). Although restaurant had to close at 10pm on NY, hotel kept the room service going for the whole night and offered to prepare any meal we wanted (even if it’s not normally available at that time). I’ve been to many nice hotels and Esplanade Zagreb is one of my world wide favourites.”

“I really loved this hotel which was built in the 1920s to cater for passengers taking the Orient express between Paris and Istanbul (an era of opulent travel that has always appealed to me). I arrived on the train from Split at the same station where passengers on the Orient Express would have disembarked. Conveniently but not accidentally it is only a short walk to the hotel from the station. From the outside this grand hotel was lit up for Christmas and would have worked perfectly as a set piece in a Wes Anderson film. I loved the place as soon as I walked through the doors. It is a classically elegant hotel with very high ceilings and it still retains its glorious heritage from the golden age of travel. My room was big, with a seperate shower, toilet, and bathroom, the bed was very comfortable. The staff were all excellent (the front desk, concierge, cleaners, waiting staff, bar staff all amazing). However the food for me was the real highlight. I ordered breakfast in the room which was very good. But I really loved dining in the two restaurants during my short Christmas stay. Christmas eve in the bistro was outstanding. I was blown away by Croatian cuisine and fell in love with Croatian pinot noir. My waiter was outstanding. I had Christmas dinner in the other hotel restaurant and that was truly first class. I learned lots about regional Croatian food and wine from the very knowledgeable and friendly wine waiter. And I enjoyed well made negroni cocktails in the adjoining bar. Loved it all.”