Lower Town Zagreb, Croatia
Renovated
2004
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
Orient Express landmark
A gilded Art Deco lobby with champagne check-ins and live piano recalls the golden era of grand European train travel.
“its deco glamour is utterly intact and ready to greet guests no matter from where they disembark.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Built in 1925 to host Orient Express passengers, with preserved Art Deco architecture.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and The 50 Discovery.
The lobby is stylish, in the same gorgeous and impeccably maintained Art Deco style as the rest of the hotel…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Lower Town address sits across from Zagreb Main Station, fronting the manicured lawns and fountains of King Tomislav Square.
The rooms
Underfloor heating and walk-in showers warm the marble bathrooms, while beds are dressed in plush goose-down duvets.
The spa
Treatment rooms host restorative hot stone massages, customized facials, and bodywork infused with L'Occitane bath rituals.
The sauna and gym
Separate saunas and quiet relaxation areas sit alongside a wood-floored fitness room equipped for cardio and strength training.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Zinfandel's serves Mediterranean dishes on the Oleander Terrace, and Le Bistro has baked its signature cheese štrukli since 1951.
Behind the fairytale facade, the lobby is a vision of gilt, marble and crystal with golden lifts and a dark-wood concierge desk.
How it began
The grand dame opened in 1925 to provide a luxurious overnight stop for Orient Express passengers traveling from Paris to Istanbul.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.