Accor opening very first Mövenpick hotel in Zagreb

First Mövenpick hotel in Zagreb

Accor strengthens and expands its portfolio in Croatia and the Balkan region. The world leading hospitality group will open premium Mövenpick hotel in Zagreb. The first Accor property in the Croatian capital will welcome its guests this Summer. This is the result of another successful collaboration with the MPPD Company.

After announcing the opening of Mövenpick Split in 2023, Accor is set to open the very first hotel signed by this acclaimed brand in the Croatian capital. The four-star Mövenpick Zagreb will welcome first guests in June this year. The new hotel, located in the modern business zone of New Zagreb, less than a 5-minute drive from the new City Island development which will surely be the new centre of the Zagreb business community.

The opening of the first Mövenpick hotel in Zagreb is another collaboration between Accor and MPPD Company, the first being Movenpick Split set to open in 2023.

“I am pleased to announce the opening of the first top Mövenpick hotel in Zagreb, and a prestigious business location in this part of Europe. This is the third Accor hotel already announced in Croatia. Last year the FERMAI hotel in Split joined our boutique MGallery collection, and there is more to come with Mövenpick hotels in Zagreb and Split. I am more than sure that the new Mövenpick Zagreb will become a favourite place for business travellers who are looking for the perfect, modern and well-equipped location as well as unique place to rest, relax and enjoy fine dishes” – said Dilek Sezer, Development Director – South Eastern Europe Accor.

THE DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE LIFE AND WORK OF NIKOLA TESLA

Mövenpick Zagreb resides in a new building constructed in 2019. The hotel will offer 104 well-equipped smart-technology rooms and suites, designed in contemporary style with carefully selected details and modern, relaxing colours. Each of the rooms will offer a personalized guest experience, named after a different city from Europe and around the world. Every room will be decorated with a tailor-made map of the city it is named after, thus initiating a journey around the globe for the future return guests.

This four-star property, inspired by the life and work of the famous scientist and innovator Nikola Tesla, is the perfect choice for business travellers. The conference rooms are equipped with the latest technology, complemented by Zagreb’s most exclusive private room with direct access from the underground garage, it ensures its clientele the most discreet experience.

The room can comfortably accommodate up to 25 people for important meetings, celebrations or events, which is destined to make it the most in-demand space for all occasions. The modern restaurant with exquisite cuisine and unique ambiance of the lounge bar invites everyone to socialise and relax after a busy work day. The guests will be able to benefit from a modern gym, an underground garage with numerous charging stations for electric vehicles. The hotel is located near well-known international companies and media houses – only 15-minute drive from the city centre and the airport.

After collaborating with Accor on the Mövenpick Split development, we felt the perfect fit for this location in Zagreb once again would be the Mövenpick brand. Accor’s global reach as well as attention to sustainability and ESG commitment, is one of the main deciding factors in our partnership. We believe that Accor is the leader in Europe for premium hotel brand category, especially for the business. As the world returns to business travel we feel Accor is the right partner to bring Mövenpick Zagreb to the forefront of the local hospitality market“ – says Andrija Antić, the CEO of MPPD Company.

Mincho Pachikov, who has over 20 years of management experience in hospitality and real estate investment, has taken over the position of General Manager of Mövenpick Zagreb. After joining Accor in 2012 during the pre-opening of Novotel Sofia as Director of Sales and Marketing, in 2016 Pachikov has taken the position of Deputy General Manager of Novotel Warszawa Centrum in Warsaw, Poland – one of Accor’s biggest hotels in Europe. A Bulgarian national, Mincho feels like a citizen of the world. He enjoys exploring new destinations and cultures, both privately and professionally.