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Once a refuge for passengers of the Orient Express, the fairytale-inspired Esplanade Zagreb Hotel now serves as a luxurious (and glamorous) getaway for everyone from actors and authors to royalty. Stay in one of the 208 rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed with art deco details and marble-clad bathrooms. Unwind in the spa with celebrity-worthy facials and massages. And savor regional specialties like Istrian pasta and the hotel’s signature štrukli, said to be the best puff pastry in town.
Mihanovićeva 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
After exploring Zagreb’s Old Town, stop by Esplanade 1925 for creative cocktails named after Orient Express stations.
Opened in 1925 as a refuge for passengers from the Orient Express, the über-stylish Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is an architectural gem. Located within easy reach of key attractions, the city’s most iconic hotel combines art deco glamour with every contemporary convenience. Long-established as a haven for A-List movie stars, politicians, singers and artists, the hotel’s fairytale exterior and gracious guest accommodation make it easily the most prestigious hotel in Zagreb.
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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.
Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.
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Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.
Booked through Rialto, a stay at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel lists Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Junior Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Suite, Esplanade Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.
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