Fodor's Expert Review Esplanade Zagreb

Diagonally across from the train station, this beautiful hotel built in 1925 for travelers on the original Orient Express has retained and enhanced its elegance and luxury thanks to regular renovations. Louis Armstrong, Elizabeth Taylor, Charles Lindbergh, Orson Welles, Queen Elizabeth II, and Richard Nixon all stayed here, among other famous names, many of whom left photos for the celebrity wall downstairs. Spaces such as its immaculate Habsburg-era lobby, dining room with resplendent chandeliers, domed ballroom, and expansive outdoor terrace with sweeping views have made the hotel adored by business travelers and tourists alike. The spacious high-ceilinged guest rooms and marble bathrooms won't disappoint, and special touches include a glass of champagne on check-in and classical music playing in the hallways.