The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest
Modern luxury in Budapest's historic center
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With views over St. Stephen’s Basilica and hints of the Buda Hills and the Hungarian Parliament in the background, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest captures the pulse of the city in its central location just off the lively Erzsébet and Deák Squares. While the Danube River lies hidden a few streets away, its presence is echoed in the tones of undulating blues and grays seen throughout the historic hotel.
Merging modernity with elements of Old World luxury, the turn-of-the-century relics from the Adria Palace, as the building was first known when it was the headquarters of an Italian insurance company, still accent the hotel’s contemporary design.
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Our Inspector's Highlights
- Under a stained-glass dome, Kupola Lounge captures the Old World spirit of the hotel’s heritage.
- In fall 2016, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest debuted its new spa and fitness center featuring a naturally lit swimming pool set under a glass roof, a state-of-the-art gym and a selection of luxe spa treatments performed in one of three treatment rooms.
- The Ritz-Carlton Club services include a concierge, personal check-in and checkout, WiFi and use of the Club Lounge and its amenities (think complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails).
- The Budapest hotel offers breathtaking views of the city’s most famous landmarks, like Elizabeth Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica and the traditional architecture of the surrounding historic buildings.
Things to Know
- The elegant Ritz-Carlton Club with its round-the-clock culinary offerings, wine bar and cozy living area offers a sanctuary for guests staying on the Club Level, although access is available for other guests at an extra cost.
- The guest rooms also come with their own mini souvenir shop where you can buy impromptu Hungarian gifts such as artisanal chocolates or a bottle of local spirits.
The Rooms
- The Budapest hotel houses 170 elegant rooms and 30 luxurious suites curated in a cool palette of grays, creams and blues and furnished with contemporary pieces that reflect its modern appeal.
- Rooms come equipped with a luxurious king bed, discreet storage space, a fully stocked mini bar and flat-screen TVs.
- The bathrooms have a marble bath and a separate shower topped off with a unique heated mirror that deftly eliminates condensation on glass.
- Spacious suites offer city views and a living areas ideal for social or business entertaining. The top-of-the-lines suites open up to private terraces overlooking the city.
The Restaurants
- Serving an array of international dishes, a buffet of cakes in the afternoon or local Hungarian selection of cheeses and hams in the early evening, Kupola Lounge caters to all types of guests throughout the day.
- The hotel’s other restaurant, Deák Street Kitchen, sports a chic, modern aesthetic — fittingly, as it backs onto the city’s famed Fashion Street.
- The restaurant has a distinct Hungarian accent and a worldly menu that focuses on regional and seasonal ingredients.
- Kupola Bar in the luxury hotel’s original entrance occupies an elegant lounge under neo-classical columns. Its extensive cocktail and wine list complements a wide selection of snacks such as cured cheeses and a charcuterie plate.
Getting There
1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 9-10, Hungary
TEL800-542-8680
TEL36-1-429-5500
The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest