US EditionCroatia hotel toasts dizzying century of stars, sovereigns and champagne
- The Esplanade hotel in Zagreb, celebrating its 100th anniversary in May 2025, has hosted stars and sovereigns since opening in 1925 near the main railway station for Orient Express passengers.
- The hotel’s history reflects political shifts, as it joined a US-owned chain in 1964 despite socialism’s opposition to Western capitalism, and became a media hub during the 1990s Balkan wars ending in 1995.
- Noted for its glamorous atmosphere, the Esplanade hosted film stars, political leaders, and celebrities from Nixon to Shakira and Beckham, and held events like French fashion shows with champagne and cheeses served.
- General manager Ivica Max Krizmanic, working there for 33 years since student days, said he fell in love with the hotel that guests find historic and compelling, while the Oleander Terrace remains a famed dining spot between Europe and the Balkans.
- After resuming celebrity hosting post-1995, the hotel continues as a Balkan icon with a varied guest list, reflecting its legacy as a cultural and social landmark shaped by historical turmoil and international appeal.
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Croatia hotel toasts dizzying century of stars, sovereigns and champagne
East met West and often went for cocktails afterwards in Zagreb's Esplanade hotel.
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Esplanade, in Zagreb, has hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Alfred Hitchcock, Pierce Brosnan, Queen Elizabeth II and is still a hit with stars, such as Shakira and David Beckham. It is at the Esplanade hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, where the East meets the West for cocktails. The most glamorous and historic hotel in the Balkans celebrated its 100th anniversary this month and still features stars like Shakira, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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