Dating back to 1925, the Regent Esplanade Zagreb is one of the most famous and elegant buildings in Zagreb. Originally built to service passengers arriving on the Orient Express, the hotel is world-renowned for its impeccable service and legendary hospitality standards. The Esplanade has played host to various celebrities who left their mark on the 20th century. Among those who have signed the guest book include Josephine Baker, Charles Lindbergh, Orson Wells, Liv Ullman, Louis Armstrong and Woody Allen.

The Regent Esplanade is also a vital part of Zagreb's social life as businessmen, politicians, journalists and famous writers come to meet, discuss current events and politics and to entertain.