Corinthia Hotel Budapest - HUNGARY

First opened in 1896 as the Grand Hotel Royal; a hub for the elite of nineteenth century society, and painstakingly restored to its original glory some hundred years later, the Corinthia Budapest – located in the heart of the city - brings together classic hotel opulence with the finest five-star luxury of modern times.

While the gracious frontage, marble floors, sweeping staircase and breathtaking, six-storey Atrium preserved from the original building offer glorious hints of a bygone age, the levels of comfort and convenience are all reassuringly up to date.

Built in classic French Renaissance style, the Grand Royal became a beacon of luxury in the days of Emperor Franz Joseph 1. Designed as a centrepiece of Hungary’s celebrations to mark its first thousand years, the hotel’s grand-style architecture and unrivalled guest facilities were seen as state-of the art for the times.

The Brasserie and Atrium restaurants are situated next to the main lobby with indoor and atrium seating. For a truly unique dining experience, the Rickshaw Far Eastern Restaurant serves authentic dishes from across the Orient in an atmosphere which complements the traditional arts and materials of the Far East. Bock Bistro is the creation of an award winning chef and a celebrated sommelier. For an outstanding value-for-money rate, Bock Bistro was awarded the “Bib Gourmand” qualification by Michelin Guide in March 2010. The bistro style restaurant offers Hungarian flavors, some Spanish tapas and naturally a great wine list. 

Szamos Marcipán Royal Confectionary and Cafe at the Corinthia Hotel Budapest offers Coffee and cake specialities for breakfast and afternoon treats such as cakes, delicacies, sandwiches and cold dishes. Le Bar is an elegant and relaxing lounge serving light snacks. It is the ideal place to meet for an aperitif or an after dinner drink.

A particular feature is the hotel’s original Royal Spa centre, with 15-metre pool, now extensively refurbished by the current owners to reflect the very best in 21st century spa luxury while retaining the grandeur of the past. Without doubt the finest hotel in Budapest.