Along the Adriatic & Mediterranean Seas - 2022

Esplanade Zagreb

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A landmark in downtown Zagreb since 1925, the Deluxe Esplanade Zagreb is located in Zagreb’s fashionable Lower Town. It's set among elegant Austro-Hungarian buildings near the Botanical Gardens. Offering impeccable service, the hotel was once a destination for celebrity passengers traveling on the famous Orient Express. On-site amenities include a casino, health club and spa, concierge services, gift shop, laundry, and dry-cleaning services. The hotel’s Zinfandel’s Restaurant serves international cuisine; Le Bistro offers French and regional light meals; and the Esplanade 125 lounge serves light snacks, afternoon tea, and cocktails. Each of the elegantly appointed guest rooms offers a private bathroom, air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, and minibar.

Grand Hotel Central

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This upscale hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Jaume I metro station, a short walk from the medieval Gothic Quarter and the iconic Sagrada Família. The modern rooms provide minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some feature views of the Gothic Quarter. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines, while suites include separate tubs and walk-in showers, sitting areas and/or kitchenettes. Room service is available 24/7. There's a stylish Mediterranean bar/restaurant, as well as a seasonal rooftop bar by an infinity pool overlooking the city. Other amenities include a gym, a sauna and spa.

Grand Hotel Toplice

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Situated on the shore of Lake Bled, the Superior First-Class Grand Hotel Toplice, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels group, is a classic European spa hotel from the late 1800s (toplice means “spa” in Slovenian). It has been recently restored to its former grandeur, with up-to-date amenities. All guest rooms have a private balcony. Hotel features include several excellent restaurants, an elegant American-style bar and lounge, and a natural, thermal-spring indoor pool. Other spa features include a sauna, massage services, solarium, and gym.

Meliá Madrid Princesa

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Located in the cultural and business heart of Madrid, the Meliá Madrid Princesa is a boutique hotel that’s been recently renovated to combine tradition with a surprising cutting edge "Level" Rooms, meaning high floors, with better views. Only 10 minutes from the Plaza de Espana, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía and Puerto del Sol, the hotel’s guest rooms feature Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels, and air-conditioning, and the on-site Uno Restaurant serves delicious meals for its visitors.