Hotel Esplanade, the most luxurious hotel in Zagreb, built in 1925 for passengers of the famous Orient Express train, which connected Paris and Istanbul.
So far, list of famous hotel guests includes Josephine Baker, Charles Lindbergh, Gilbert Becaud, Leonid Breznjeva and many others.
After more than a year of complete renovation, on 18th of May 2004, the hotel wellcomes the guests under a new name - "The Regent Esplanade Zagreb".

The hotel features 209 spacious and lavishly furnished rooms and suites, with sumptuous marble bathrooms. The hotel is welcoming the guests with a glass of champagne at the check in! The hotel, reopened in 2004, after a complete renovation is designed to flawlessly merge the best of 21st century comforts with our art nouveau architecture. Hotel offers amenities and personalised guest services including wireless Internet LAN access, concierge, 24-hour room service, porters and twice a day maid service.

The Regent Esplanade offers a wide range of possibilities for organisation of conferences, cocktail reception and other events. Redecorated Emerald Ballroom is s unique space in this part of Europe, a perfect place for all kinds of festivities i high level conferences. Seven new meetings and conference rooms will provide you with the ultimate comfort. Business guests are welcome the Regent Club, where they can rent a laptop, use the fax, copy and paper cut machine.
The following dining facilities of the hotel stand at guests disposal - "Restaurant Zinfandel's" provides guests with an imaginative blend of Mediterranean, Oriental and Californian cuisine, then "Esplanade 1925 Lounge & Cocktail Bar" and finally "Le Bistro" which opens its doors to everyone who are seeking French bistro delicacies and famous "Esplanade strukli".
The legendary "Oleander terrace" is ideal spot for enjoying summer evenings.