The Westin ZagrebvsEsplanade Zagreb Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel scores significantly better than The Westin Zagreb. Esplanade Zagreb Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 97 with approval from 12 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Oyster.
The Westin Zagreb
Izidora Krsnjavoga 1, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
From $69/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"Formerly the Zagreb Intercontinental, this 335-room landmark is handily located close to the theatres and museums around Trg maršala Tita."
Frommer's
"The former Opera Hotel has gone through several ownership changes in the last few years and is now positioned as a luxury property by its Starwood parent." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once known as the Opera Hotel, Westin Zagreb is located at the very heart of the city near the major cultural and historical attractions."
Star Service
"Hardly luxurious, this dependable commercial hotel provides good value for midrange travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"Inside it's a sparkling, five-star affair... sports and business facilities are first-rate." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Westin Zagreb is a 349-room, three-and-a-half-pearl hotel in the center of Zagreb near the Mimara Museum." Full review
Time Out
"Something of an urban landmark ever since it first opened in the 1970s under the Intercontinental banner, this cool five-star slab has frequently been the top choice for high-end Zagreb visitors." Full review
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel Show All Reviews
Mihanoviceva 1, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Luxurious outpost of Mitteleuropa next to the train station, with marble-clad Art Deco lobby plus an opulent café and function rooms."
Insight Guides
"One of Croatia’s grandest hotels, the Esplanade used to be the rest stop for passengers on the Orient Express. It has a lovely art deco foyer, luxurious rooms, a health club and a casino."
DK Eyewitness
"Set in a regal building (c. 1925), the Regent Esplanade is a refined establishment with excellent service – probably the best in Zagreb."
Star Service
"Within walking distance of most of the city's attractions and trendy new cafes and restaurants, this hotel is arguably the most stylish hotel in Croatia, not just Zagreb." Full review
Frommer's
"A painstaking renovation has seamlessly added New World creature comforts to the historic hotel's old-world opulence." Full review
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Fodor's
"From its immaculate, Habsburg-era lobby to its dining room replete with huge, resplendent chandeliers... the Esplanade remains adored by business travelers and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Near the main train station, this 1925 Art Deco property was originally a stop for passengers on the Orient-Express and still "exudes the elegance and refinement of that time."" Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Built in 1925 as a suitably glamorous stopover for passengers on the Orient Express, the five-star Esplanade is unquestionably Zagreb’s most upmarket hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Dating back to 1925, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is a historic Zagreb landmark and the best-known hotel in the city." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Grand hotel built in 1925, once a stopping point for travelers on the Orient Express." Full review