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NEWS | DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Croatia


DoubleTree by Hilton recently opened its first hotel in Croatia, located in a prime position in the business district of the historic capital city Zagreb. The upscale and contemporary hotel features a new destination restaurant OXBO Urban Bar & Grill, led by Croatian chef, Tomislav Niksic. Simon Vincent, President, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, said, "I am delighted that we are now welcoming guests to our newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb, which joins the beautiful Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik as our second hotel in Croatia." OXBO Urban Bar & Grill offers a contemporary menu with international dishes and strong emphasis on local Croatian cuisine.
Signature dishes include lamb beef duo, a combination of fire grilled, dry aged beef tenderloin with brand lamb shoulder borek; and egg ravioli with mushroom and garlic scented broth; as well as a range of grilled fish and vegetable options. The bar offers high-quality cocktails, international gourmet beers, and an eye-catching wine display, with an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu and food pairing menu. The 152 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling glass windows features complimentary high-speed internet access; flat-screen, satellite TV; ironing board; mini-bar; refreshing Crabtree & Evelyn Citron bath and body products; and in-room tea and coffee making service. Rob Palleschi, Global Head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, "Following recent new openings in the UK, Romania and Turkey, we are thrilled to make the addition of Croatia to our global portfolio." DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb offers more than 4,140 square feet of meeting space, featuring the Mimosa Ballroom, which seats up to 250 delegates theatre style, a boardroom, three meeting rooms with capacity for up to 300 guests, a complimentary, 24-7 business centre, concierge services, and state-of-the-art technology.