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Departure to Croatia: Pozdrav Zagreb, Hi Zagreb!

Posted on March 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Pozdrav Zagreb 

Hello Zagreb! A few days before visiting Opatija, I arrived in the Croatian capital that I did not know: yes, my first time in Croatia!

Very very curious and eager to discover this new destination. Like everyone else, I had in mind some pictures of Dubrovnik, but absolutely none of Zagreb, Opatija and Krk that I will visit too …

I landed at the small airport of Zagreb at 6 p.m (picture1). In the car that leads me to the hotel, I am very impressed with the cleanliness of the streets, not a paper, nothing! A kind of European Japan, with plenty of green spaces. It’s spotless everywhere, awsome! The night is dark when I get to my hotel.

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The Esplanade Zagreb

The hotel is a palace built in 1925 to accommodate the passengers of the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul. It sounds very Agatha Christie, doesn’t it? I really enjoy these kind of old palaces, haunted by famous people. Josephine Baker and Woodie Allen stayed here and so many others too! Upon the entry, you can feel the glamour (pictures 3, 4 & 5).

The decoration is inspired by the Art Deco, with lots of marble, gilding, chandeliers and giant mirrors. I really like the atmosphere of the lobby and before checking my room (post to come), I quickly shot these pictures. Last picture: the carpeted corridors leading to the rooms. If you follow this blog, you know how much I’m obsessed with the hotel carpet! Lol! To be continued …

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Zagreb Tourist Board & www.visitcroatia.be. 

Discover my whole trip in the CROATIA page. ENJOY! I was hosted by the Office National Croate du Tourisme and of course all my opinions are mine. 

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Départ pour la Croatie: pozdrav Zagreb, bonjour Zagreb!

Posted on March 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

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Pozdrav Zagreb

Bonjour Zagreb! Quelques jours avant ma visite d’Opatija, je suis arrivée dans la capitale croate que je ne connaissais pas : ma toute première fois en Croatie!

Très très curieuse et impatiente de découvrir cette nouvelle destination. Comme tout le monde, j’avais quelques images de Dubrovnik en tête, mais absolument aucune de Zagreb, Opatija ou encore Krk prévus dans mon programme…

18h, j’atterris dans le petit aéroport de Zagreb (photo 1). Dans la voiture qui me mène à l’hôtel, je suis très impressionnée par la propreté des rues, pas un papier, rien! Une sorte de Japon bis, avec en prime beaucoup d’espaces verts. Partout c’est impeccable, quel plaisir! La nuit est tombée lorsque j’arrive à mon hôtel.

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L’Esplanade Zagreb 

L’hôtel est un palace construit en 1925, pour accueillir les passagers de l’Orient Express, venant de Paris et se rendant à Istanbul. Ca sonne très Agatha Christie, n’est-ce pas? J’ai un faible pour ces vieux palaces, “hantés” par d’illustres personnages. Ici encore Woodie Allen m’a précédée (comme d’hab, lol!), mais aussi Joséphine Baker et beaucoup d’autres!

Dès l’entrée, on se sent “glamourisé”, comme projeté dans un autre espace temps (photos 3, 4 & 5). La  décoration est d’inspiration Art Déco, avec beaucoup de marbre, dorures, lustres et miroirs géants. Et l’ambiance un peu surannée du lobby m’a tellement emballée que j’ai enchaîné direct sur ces photos, sans même avoir fait un saut par ma chambre (post à venir). Dernière photo: la moquette des couloirs menant aux chambres. Si vous suivez ce blog, vous savez combien je suis obsédée par les moquettes d’hôtel! Lol! A suivre…

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Zagreb Tourist Board & www.visitcroatia.be   

Découvrez l’ensemble de mon voyage sur ma page CROATIE et suivez moi TWITTER. ENJOY! J’ai été invitée par l’Office National Croate du Tourisme et toutes mes opinions sont les miennes.  

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Esplanade Zagreb: A Room

Posted on August 15, 2013 | Leave a comment

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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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