Hotel AS in Zagreb

Review: Hotel As– A Nostalgic Forest Retreat
Overall Impression: The hotel is located in a peaceful forest area near the center of Zagreb. While the location is scenic, it is about a 20-minute walk to the city center. Be aware that there are no shops in the immediate vicinity; the nearest grocery store (Konzum) is a 15-minute walk away (one way). Upon entering, the hotel gives off a distinct 1960s vibe—everything feels old-fashioned, but it is kept clean.

Pros
Spacious Rooms: The rooms are large and comfortable.

Excellent Service: The staff is pleasant and helpful.

Amenities: Free coffee is provided, the bathrooms are nice, and the Wi-Fi is great.

Convenience: Free parking is available on-site.

Cons
Stink Bug Issue: We found many "Smrdljivi Martin" (stink bugs) in our room. While harmless, they are unpleasant to deal with. Surprisingly, they were inside even though we kept the windows closed at all times.

Expensive Dining: The hotel restaurant is quite pricey, so plan your meals accordingly.

Limited Entertainment: The TV only offers analog channels. There are no programs for children, and most available channels are in German or French.

Basic Breakfast: The breakfast selection is very limited and repetitive, offering the same few items every day.

Great breakfast, safe was broken, room was clean

The breakfast was fabulous!

I attempted to publish this several years ago but just now am seeing that it was never published due to "low quality" of review. Well, that is the very first time ever in my life I have been told my writing is low quality haha! Usually people tell me I need to write a book because my writing is so good. So, I will attempt to publish this again because it is most assuredly NOT low quality.

I booked Hotel AS after there was not one single availability on air b&b for the 3 nights in October I was looking for. An online search led me to Hotel AS, and I will never stay anywhere else whenever I return to my hometown of Zagreb.

This hotel deserves 5 stars in every category: location, staff, food, comfort, room, attention to detail, tranquility. It is just the very best, and I cannot believe I got away with paying so little for so much!

I walked to the hotel at the end of every day after meeting friends in the town center. It is a bit of a walk, but it was warm and I enjoy the exercise. It took me about 25 minutes from the town center, but I am a fast walker, so others might not make it so quickly. Still, it's a negligible distance from the heart of the town, though once you get there it's like you're in a beautiful woodsy parkland setting in the countryside. I'm only sorry I did not have a chance to explore around the area, because my cousins who live in Zagreb told me there are some beautiful walks there.

The hotel is lovely to look at, and the inside is decorated and designed impeccably, with great attention to every detail, even down to the outlet covers on the walls. The vases of flowers and chandeliers are beautiful and add another high-end touch. There are several wonderful areas to eat, including an outdoor terrace, a glass-enclosed dining area, the grand dining hall for the breakfast, which was fantastic and, incredibly, included in the already extremely low price (for what you get).

Although I could not find a single place to rent on air b&b, this hotel, as far as I could tell, was extremely quiet. I only saw one other couple at breakfast one of the mornings; at other times that entire wonderful, scrumptious buffet was all for me. I felt like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory! At one point, my cousins came to meet me and we sat at one of the lovely tables near reception and entrance. As we were sipping our cappuccinos, a group of several men walked in. I had no clue who they were, but my cousins told me it was the President of Croatia and his entourage! I tell everyone the story of how the President of Croatia was the only person in the hotel except for my cousins and me. The man should be re-elected, he knows what's worthwhile.

My room was a deluxe, and it actually, really, truly was a deluxe room. Often I have booked "deluxe" rooms which did not live up to the name, but this one had a huge bed, a beautiful view onto the foresty landscape, lots of room and a big bathroom with marble and 2 sinks, plus wonderful products. I slept like a baby in the peace and quiet in the bed, which was just the perfect amount of firm.

In addition to the hotel itself being fantastic, the staff could not have been better. The owner, Zlatko Skelin, was on hand several times when I was at reception, ensuring everything was up to snuff (it more than was, you don't have to worry, Mr. Skelin). He is a very charming and affable man, and even gave me a complimentary glass of champagne. Thank you! The young man at reception, Ivan Tomšić, was so helpful, professional and friendly. I asked him to write down his name and the name of Mr. Skelin so I would know how to write them correctly in this review I was determined to publish, to give them and their wonderful hotel the credit they are due. I then promptly left the piece of paper in the dining room as I rushed out to my cab to the airport as I was leaving. Thankfully, the wonderful young lady who helped me in the dining room, Ana, found it immediately and raced out to bring it to me.

Fantastic
We always stay here now it is so nice just a short walk through the woods from britanski trg

Very comfortable, recommended

The room is large and has a sofa bed, which is suitable for three people.

Good staff eager to assist and a nice location. Rooms well appointed with a mini bar but no beverage making facilities. Nice Breakfast selection of continental items and a few hot ones. Could do with a toaster. Nice ambience in the restaurant. Bonus for smokers like me you can smoke inside in the Bar. Overall an excellent stay.

The hotel is on the mountain, a good choice