Celebrating a century of existence is no small feat – and when it comes to the legendary Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, a symbol of hospitality, top-tier service, and elegance, its story has been written by many famous names. Over the past hundred years, the Esplanade has served as a stage that film icons, political leaders, sports legends, nobility, and other global elites.

Who has walked its lavish hallways, toasted in the Emerald Ballroom, or enjoyed the famous štrukli on the terrace? Josephine Baker, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, Louis Armstrong… the list of renowned guests is as long as the hotel’s history.