Palace Hotel, Zagreb

Palace Zagreb
Facade of the hotel
Interactive map of the Palace Zagreb area
General information
TypeHistoric hotel
Classification
Location10 Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square, Zagreb, Croatia
Coordinates45°48′30″N 15°58′40″E / 45.80846°N 15.97771°E / 45.80846; 15.97771
Opened1907
AffiliationWorld Hotels Distinctive Collection[1]
Technical details
Floor count4
Floor area680 m²[3]
Design and construction
DeveloperHönigsberg & Deutsch
Other information
Number of rooms122[2]
Number of suites6
Number of restaurants1
ParkingOn-site
Website
https://palace.hr/

Palace Hotel Zagreb is a historic hotel located in Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square in Zagreb, Croatia. The hotel opened in 1907 and is regarded as the first professionally organized hotel in the city.[4][5]

History

The building was originally constructed in 1891 for Carl Schlesinger, a prominent musician.[6] It opened as a hotel in 1907, making it one of the first professionally managed hotels in Zagreb. The hotel’s architectural style is primarily Neo-Rococo. It is known for its Art Nouveau interior, which is one of the few examples of this style in the region.[7][8]

In 1920, the hotel hosted the Yugoslav-Hungarian Boundary Commission, a body tasked with determining the border between the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Kingdom of Hungary following the First World War and the dissolution of Austria-Hungary. The commission included representatives from several countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan, Yugoslavia, and Hungary.[9]

Legacy

In 2012, the hotel was awarded the "Hotel Baština" (Hotel Heritage) award for its cultural and historical significance to the hospitality industry and the city of Zagreb.[10] Throughout its history, the hotel has hosted numerous dignitaries, public figures, and international guests. These have included Croatian cultural figures such as conductor Berislav Klobučar, and global personalities including actress Sophia Loren and chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer.[11] The hotel is known for local specialty of Zagreb - Štrukli, which is made from dough stretched by hand.[12]

Following the 2020 Zagreb earthquake, the hotel closed for repairs and extensive renovations.[13] As of 2025, the hotel was still under reconstruction.[14]

  • Facade of the building
  • Hotel at night
  • Details of the statues on the hotel's facade
  • HBOR building on the left and the hotel

See also

References

  1. ^ "Palace Hotel Zagreb". World Hotels. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Palace Hotel Zagreb". worldhotels.com. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Info Palace Hotel". Zagreb Tourist Board. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ "About the Palace Hotel Zagreb". Palace Hotel Zagreb. PHZ. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Hotel Palace: najstariji zagrebački hotel u kojem je spavala filmska diva Sophia Loren". zagreb.info. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Projektna studija – Palace Hotel, Zagreb". filteri.com. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  7. ^ "History". Hotel Plaza Zagreb. HPZ. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Hotel Palace Zagreb". via-mea.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  9. ^ Kasperson, R.E. (2011). The Structure of Political Geography. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4128-1854-4.
  10. ^ "Palace Hotel Zagreb – poslovna događanja u povijesnoj zagrebačkoj palači". Zagreb Tourist Board. ZTB. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Facts about the Palace Hotel". Zagreb Tourist Board. ZTB. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Štrukli u Palace-u". Palace Hotel Zagreb. PHZ. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Info Palace Hotel". Zagreb Tourist Board. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Palace Hotel Zagreb". meetinzagreb.hr. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

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