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Esplanade Zagreb: A Room

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I arrived in the evening at the Esplanade Zagreb,

the cuisine of Le Bistro Esplanade closed soon. Check-in completed at the reception desk, I was kindly directed to the restaurant. After dinner, I wanted to do few snapshots of the hotel and I spent lots of time… of course … Still not seen my room. Along the way I discovered a kind of debutante ball, among the thousand decorative objects that arouse my curiosity. Then completely knockout (more than 24 hours without sleeping), I finally go to my room. Opening the door, I have the feeling that I know the place which is very nice. Even the Coca Zero “Frend” (mate) greets me! The room is spacious and cozy, with a comfortable seating area and long windows.

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But the real good surprise: the bathroom

designed as an open space, large, clean and functional with a glam touch of Art Deco. A pleasure to use: no door or wall with the room. Without vampirizing space, such as when the tub is placed opposite the bed: I hate and it can be found in a plethora of design hotels! Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fane of design and crazy architecture.

But in some upscale hotels that were palaces in the past, I especially like their ability to anticipate the notion of comfort for each guest. In my case, I need a large number of electrical outlets in the room for my several chargers (cameras, mobile and laptop). I also need indirect lighting that is not too strong (neither too dark) and a perfect bedding. And do I have to mention free efficient wifi in all areas of the hotel? The Esplanade Zagreb has perfectly fulfilled all these criteria.

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Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

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Zagreb Tourist Board, www.visitcroatia.beEsplanade Zagreb    

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Esplanade Zagreb: une chambre

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J’arrive en soirée à l’Esplanade Zagreb,

la cuisine du Bistrot Esplanade ferme bientôt. Check-in terminé, je suis aimablement dirigée vers le restaurant. Après le dîner, j’enchaîne sur quelques snapshots de l’hôtel, snapshots qui s’éternisent... bien sûr… Toujours pas vu ma chambre. En chemin, je découvre amusée une soirée type bal des débutantes, parmi les mille et un objets de déco qui attisent ma curiosité. Bref complètement H.S. (plus de 24h sans sommeil), je gagne enfin ma chambre. En ouvrant la porte, j’ai l’impression de connaître les lieux, ce qui est très agréable. Jusqu’à la bouteille de Coca Zero “Frend” (compagnon) qui m’accueille! Je ne suis jamais venue auparavant. La chambre est vaste et cosy, avec un confortable coin salon et de longues fenêtres.

Mais la vraie bonne surprise : la salle de bain

pensée comme un open space, grande, claire et fonctionnelle avec une légère touche de glam art déco. Se préparer est un plaisir : pas de porte, ni cloison avec la chambre. Sans pour autant vampiriser l’espace, comme lorsque la baignoire est placée face au lit : ce que je déteste assez et que l’on retrouve dans pléthore d’hôtels design, ou se voulant design! Ne vous méprenez pas, je suis une grande fane de design et plus encore d’architectures barrées.

Mais j’aime particulièrement dans certains hôtels haut de gamme au passé de palaces, leur capacité à anticiper la notion de confort de chaque client. Dans mon cas, j’ai besoin d’un nombre important de prises dans la chambre (de préférence regroupées), pour mes multiples chargeurs (appareils photo, mobile et portable). D’un éclairage indirect qui “éclaire” sans agresser et d’une literie parfaite. Et dois-je encore préciser d’un wifi performant et gratuit dans toutes les parties de l’hôtel? Autant dire que l’Esplanade Zagreb a rempli tous ces critères haut la main.

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

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5 terraces to relax in Zagreb, Croatia

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One of my greatest pleasures in spring

is to spend time at outdoor cafes, watching the sky, street, people and movement … In a city like Zagreb, impossible to ignore outdoor cafes: there are many absolutely everywhere!  

1. Galeria Lav

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Behind the parliament, I really like this little raised terrace which adjoins the famous Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata), dedicated to the Virgin Mary, where believers and tourists stop. Opaticka ulica 2.

2. Jutro

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A homemade atmosphere in this discrete courtyard which also houses the Maks Studio. Absolutely not bling bling and without any tourist: an intimate terrace to delve into the life of the neighborhood. Teslina 9 (u dvoristu).

3. Strossmatre

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I had a big crush for this terracce that looks like a French guinguette  and Montmartre in Paris baby … Amelie Poulain (the movie) and you are really near the Museum of Broken Relashionships (a must see!). Better to come by funicular (last pictures) in the evening. Strossmayer Promenade, Upper Town.

4. Cica Bar

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This is THE bar that I liked the most! An underground arty flav, like in the Paul Auster’s Brooklyn Boogie movie! A terrace with an attitude more rock than purely fashion, located in a pittoresque pedestrian street. Near ModusTkalčićeva 18. 

5.  Basement

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Nice teak deck of a wine bar, with  a direct view of the famous funicular! I like the street that reminds me of Montmartre (bis!). The perfect place to quietly write my posts of Zagreb! Here the wifi is free throughout the city ; )   

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

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