The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is the city’s grande dame, opened in 1925 to welcome passengers of the Orient Express and still Zagreb’s most storied luxury hotel. Its opulent Art Deco and neo-Baroque interiors, including the glittering Emerald Ballroom, evoke a golden age of travel, while rooms and suites offer contemporary five-star comfort. Beside the main railway station and a short walk from the centre, it pairs history and glamour with polished service.