Canopy by Hilton Zagreb Centre

Opened close to Zagreb’s main train station in 2018, Canopy is Hilton’s urban lifestyle brand, initiated in Reykjavik in 2016. The Zagreb branch is one of 20 or so worldwide, putting the Croatian capital on a par with London, São Paulo and major US cities. Taking over a prominent spot once occupied by the Arcotel Allegra, the Canopy offers the signature features of the brand: free use of bikes, artisanal breakfasts, in-room dressing gowns and socks, and filtered spring water points on most floors. Beds all feature canopies, of course. The ReUnion Restaurant echoes the building’s heritage as the former Union chocolate factory, both in name and decor, its kitchen supplied with monkfish, meat and seasonable vegetables from the nearby Dolac market. At the Canopy Central Café & Bar, complimentary snacks and drinks samples are offered from 5pm to 6pm, and feature Croatian cheeses, hams, wines and craft beers from the Garden Brewery. Paid-for platters, ales and aperitifs are otherwise available until 11pm. Other amenities include a 24-hour gym and a rooftop garden terrace. All in all, Canopy is an exciting development in Zagreb’s hotel stock – Hilton launches another venture in its mid-priced Garden Inn range on Radnička later in 2019.