DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Dating back to 1925, the Esplanade in the heart of Zagreb has long been a favourite with Hollywood A-listers, politicians and artists. You won’t struggle to see why. Pass beyond its elegant façade and you’ll be equally struck by the impeccable service, contemporary luxuries and state-of-the-art wellbeing facilities. Why not ease yourself into your stay with a rejuvenating chocolate massage?
If you’re in celebratory mode, Zinfandel’s, its signature restaurant, combines local ingredients with worldwide dishes and is widely acclaimed as the best restaurant in Croatia; step out to the Oleander Terrace for al fresco dining and a stunning panoramic city view. Or for a simpler seasonal menu and Parisian ambience, try Le Bistro.
More than anything, it’s the little indulgencies that make the Esplanade so special. You can keep on top of current affairs with the hotel’s Press Reader Hot Zone: over 4000 local and international papers direct to your tablet. Or join a guided tour of the city with a difference: on a Segway. And dog-lovers will adore the Esplanade’s VIP dog service, which includes a specially made dog basket and relaxing bone on arrival.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THE HOTEL
- The location. Situated in the central Donji Grad district of Zagreb, the Esplanade is minutes from the city’s finest cultural highlights. A relaxing stroll will take you to the Cathedral, the Mestrovic Atelier, home of Croatia’s most famous sculptor and artist, and the award-winning, completely absorbing Museum of Broken Relationships.
- The glamour. Surrounded by beautiful art nouveau buildings and an amazing botanical garden, the Esplanade captures the sophistication of a bygone era. If you leave feeling like a celebrity from the 1920s, it’s no accident.
- The gastronomy. Le Bistro is home to the famous ‘Esplanade Strukli’ and a wide range of seasonal local produce including Istrian truffles, sea asparagus and cepes. Then there is Zinfandel’s, which tops list after list of European fine-dining restaurants. Get ready to discover why the Esplanade has been called ‘a temple of comfort and gastronomy’.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ROOMS & SUITES
Total number of rooms: 208
Total number of suites: 19
Number of floors: 6
Each of the Esplanade’s rooms and suites offers space, light and a little Hollywood glamour. Think sumptuous marble bathrooms with heated floors, attentive service including complimentary shoeshine, super-fast Wi-Fi, and luxurious L’Occitane toiletries.
All the suites add stunning city views to this list, plus drench showers and separate living areas and sofas. For even more space and your own jacuzzi and sauna, opt for the Presidential Suite, which has over 120 sq meters, its own kitchen and an adjoining bedroom to call your own.
GENERAL MANAGER
Ivica Krizmanić
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in/ check-out
- Currency exchange
- Concierge service
- Babysitting/child services
- Board games/puzzles
- Children television networks
- Meeting/ banquet facilities
- Business centre
- Packed lunches
- Car hire
- Gift shop
- Shops (on site)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- VIP room facilities
- Bridal suite
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking throughout