Esplanade presents the perfect blend of history and tradition, exceptional art deco style, top-notch service and old-world glamour
The Esplanade Hotel is by far the best known and most luxurious hotel in Zagreb and the region. Recently hotel marked its 97th year since it first opened its doors. Its timeless elegance, sophistication and charm, which back in 1925 attracted passengers of the famous Orient Express, today is considered an elite venue and cultural historic icon of Zagreb. Known as the temple of comfort and cuisine, in its nineties it positively keeps up with contemporary trends, while equally fostering the harmony of tradition and the past.
Esplanade is the centre of social life
Since the day it opened its doors the hotel was luxurious, sophisticated, and extremely comfortable, equipped with the latest advances of modern science. The impact that the Esplanade had back then upon the social life of the city is best evidenced by common opinion that ‘once you step inside, the experience is worth mentioning to your grandchildren’.
It is not surprising that many generations have spoken in awe of the elegant and magical areas of the hotel. Famous sentence of the writer Miroslav Krleža who once said that the ‘Oleander terrace is the border between Balkans and Europe’ best describes the perception of the Esplanade Hotel as one of the most prestigious places in Zagreb and region.
Golden guest book
This ‘most fashionably appointed hotel of Central Europe’ attracted many famous personalities during its history. Various diplomats, world statesmen, royal families, sports personalities and artists have stepped through the doors of the Esplanade such as Queen Elizabeth II, Josephine Baker, Charles Lindbergh, Orson Welles, Hillary Clinton, Prince Albert II of Monaco, King Charles, Depeche Mode, Robbie Williams, Joe Cocker, Shakira and Maestro Ennio Morricone, Rami Malek and many others.
Esplanade renovation and returning to its originals glory
In 2002, the Esplanade entered a new phase as the hotel closed its doors followed by a complete renovation. Finding original designs and photographs greatly assisted the redesigning of the hotel which finally found the right balance between the Neoclassical and Art Deco style of the existing building and the introduction of modern elements appropriate to a luxury hotel at the beginning of the 21st century.
Indulgent and inspirational
The elegantly modern interiors and enchanting combination of Art Nouveau architecture, highly personalized service, and state-of-the-art trends in technology afford each guest an unforgettable stay in this historic hotel, located near all the city’s notable landmarks. Each of the thoughtfully designed and spacious rooms and suites offers not only traditional Hollywood glamour and a true sense of ‘home’, but latest technologies, access to the hotel’s Health Club, and many other innovative services.
Sophisticated Zinfandel’s Restaurant
The accommodation is supplemented by the exceptional culinary experiences with signature of Executive Chef Ana Grgić Tomić’s and her unique modern interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine. The sophisticated ambience and elegance of the Zinfandel’s Restaurant with its well-known Oleander terrace, the selection of top-quality wines and champagnes, the lively Le Bistro with a pleasant Parisian chic atmosphere and the cosmopolitan Esplanade 1925 Lounge Bar – offer an unforgettable dining experience in the center of Zagreb.
One of a kind
The Esplanade is the symbol of the city itself and a synonym for top-quality service and elegance. New trends, the perfect blend of timeless elegance and tradition of a hotel with modern, dynamic, contemporary design and functionality has launched the Esplanade to the top of the list of most luxurious hotels in the region and equally, across the globe.
The melding of tradition, refined taste, sophistication, extraordinary service and a unique, sincere tie to the city of Zagreb, its residents, and each and every guest all render the Esplanade one of the world’s must-visit unique hotels.
Photos Esplanade Zagreb
