The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, the pearl of the Danube, Budapest is a crossways between civilisation and culture, a muse for generations of artists. Boscolo Budapest perfectly incarnates the soul of the city, considered a must-see destination for those in search of excellence.
At the New York Café, the air is still thick with the artistic atmosphere and splendour earning it the title of the "most beautiful café in the world", a masterwork restored to its original grace.
Maximum comfort alongside elegant and refined interior architecture, with no shortage of marble, bronze, brocades and ancient frescoes, all harmoniously combined with crystal and steel, materials typical of modern design, in the search for originality and perfection.
HISTORY
The Boscolo Budapest is housed in an eclectic building, built between 1892 and 1894 by architects Alajos Hauszmann, Flòris Korb and Kàlmàn Giergl, for the Hungarian offices of New York Life Insurance Company, where historical Greek, Latin, Renaissance and baroque styles are blended in a typically Art Nouveau creative structure.
After a period of decline during the two wars, its doors opened again halfway through 1900, but it is only thanks to the scrupulous restoration by Boscolo Hotels that the building has been returned to its ancient splendour.
An operation that lasted 5 years (2001-2006) with the collaboration of the National Centre for the Restoration and Reconstruction of Monuments, signed off by architects Maurizio Papiri, Adam D. Tihany, Massimo Iosa Ghini and Simone Micheli, an architect of renowned international fame.
This architectural masterwork of high artistic esteem and great social interest - so much so that it is currently protected by the Belle Arti (Fine Arts) – was therefore returned not only to the city, but to the entire world.
On the ground floor you can find the famous New York Café, opened in 1894 by the Hungarian coffee industrialist Sandor Steuer, a privileged meeting place for the city's artistic and cultural life.
HOTEL ART
Visitors are welcomed by a large, luxurious lobby with a rectangular shape and glass ceiling that opens up to the sky.
A very light-coloured beige embraces the four levels looking over the courtyard, with architectural arches and decorative elements unique to each level.
The skilled, value-enhancing restoration is immediately noticeable, designed to create a delicate balance between ancient prestige and the most sophisticated contemporary design, in a surprising combination of styles.
Curved and rhythmic contours characterise the façades and columns, each finely decorated with natural themes. The stylistic components, the choice of materials and precious ornaments are what defines both the interior and exterior spaces.
Adorning the building façade, bronze sculptures of fiendish fauna, delicately worked wrought iron for the entrance gate framed by majestic stone telamons: a celebration of architectural detail that highlights the undisputed artistic value of this spectacular building.
185 rooms, of which 36 Superior Rooms, 20 Exclusive Rooms, 22 Junior Suites, 5 Executive Suites and 2 Presidential Suites, featuring an eclectic and cosmopolitan style, combining precious antique furniture and contemporary designer details: style and exclusivity, at the Guaranteed Best Rate.
The rooms have all been furnished using soft, warm tones. Comfort, relaxation and charm reflect the joy of living that finds its best expression right here. A range of prestigious hospitality solutions also for company events, corporate brunches and private meetings.
Two royal suites, 135 m² and 142 m² respectively, compose this large residence. One room is dominated by the colour blue, with a large and light-filled bathroom, while the other is red, with truly splendid mosaic finishes.
A shared lobby links the right and left wing, which can also be used separately. Precious fabrics and original details, from the silk wallpaper to the Murano candelabras decorated with handmade glass: everything is a reflection of elegance.
An 85 m² suite, including a lounge area and bedroom, elegantly decorated and furnished, with a separate work area. All the elements combine in total harmony to ensure a truly stylish welcome.
The furniture has all been exquisitely crafted, just like the Murano candelabras and the silk wallpaper. The marble bathrooms feature a corner bathtub and separate shower.
The large 65-70 m² rooms are furnished in a neoclassic style.
An exclusive line of Etro products is available in the bathrooms, finished in fine marble and mahogany.
The fine silk wall upholstery, the lounge, the elegant bathroom fittings with corner bathtub and separate shower, separated from the main environment by semi-circular glass panels, create perfect harmony among the spaces.
When you open the door to the Exclusive rooms, you'll enter a space where no detail has been left to chance. The light-filled rooms, each 46-55 m², are furnished in a very sophisticated classic style.
The priceless views over the city are enhanced by a terrace, allowing enjoyable moments of pure relaxation. Attentive and impeccable service will make your stay truly unforgettable.
Experience your dream escape in very spacious Deluxe Rooms featuring a warmth color scheme with a unique blend of modern convenience and classical charm. The Deluxe rooms are designed with ultimate guest comfort and nicely decorated where thoughtful touches will make your stay truly unforgettable.
Step into the exquisite marble bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower with an exclusive line of Etro products.
Spacious superior rooms, each 40 m², have been designed to guarantee exclusive relaxation. Soft, warm gold, vanilla and varying shades of brown offer the environment an enveloping sense of warmth.
The marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, ensure every need for comfort is met. An exclusive line of Etro products is available in the bathrooms, finished in Carrara marble and mahogany.
Spectacular rooms, each 25-35 m², furnished in a contemporary style, where every detail has been carefully thought out to make sure your stay is absolutely perfect, characterised by relaxation and comfort.
Discretely intimate corners are alternated with luxurious décor for special days. An exclusive line of Etro products is available in the bathrooms, decorated with fine marble and mahogany.
The New York Café, considered the "most beautiful café in the world", is not only the literary pantheon of the Belle Époque, but also a famous café where typical Hungarian flavours meet with meals and modern twists inspired by Italian cuisine.
The excellent culinary proposals are highly creative, the fruit of the "Boscolo Food Experience".
In an intimate context, enveloped by the atmosphere of the historical café, guests will find the Salon Fine Dining Restaurant.
And then there's the Bar, the perfect location in which to enjoy a peaceful drink, cocktail or vintage brandy.
In the Boscolo Budapest breakfast room, the symphony of perfumes and flavours guarantees each and every guest a truly good start to the day.
Sweet smelling traditional Hungarian breads, and the most exquisite local desserts peep out from among teapots and trays.
The broad selection of menus for coffee breaks, business lunches and elegant dinners, ranges from creative cuisine to more traditional food, where flavour meets with professionalism.
Boscolo chefs will win over your guests with banquets featuring the most refined selection of food and wine, true expressions of culinary art, to satisfy the most demanding palates.
The Executive Chef of the New York Café and Salon Restaurant of the Boscolo Budapest hotel, he has worked in the most important European restaurants.
His cooking expertise has allowed him to collect a plethora of prestigious awards: in 2007 he was restaurant chef of the year and his restaurant was inserted among the top ten in Hungary according to the Dining Guide. This year Gault et Millau have honoured András with the title of Chef of the year, assigning 16 points and two hats to the Salon Restaurant.
Wolf proposes typical Hungarian cuisine revisited in a modern key, which finds the height of its expression in the motto "essential Hungarian cuisine".
A proposal so highly appreciated that in just three years, the Salon Restaurant has become one of the most popular venues among Hungarian politicians, diplomats and gourmet travellers.
It is part of the history of Budapest and Hungarian literary life, once the official offices of the "Nyugat" magazine. The New York Café is the throbbing heart of the Hotel: just like a valuable chest of treasures distributed across four levels, it has preserved the original decorations that earned its fame throughout the world.
The ceiling hosts the frescoes of Gusztav Mannheimer and Ferenc Eisenhut, dating back to the mid 1800s. Precious Venetian lamp shades diffuse a soft light that reflects off the gold plated stuccoes of the tortile columns, creating a myriad of colours.
Stepping foot in the New York Café means taking a step back in time: magnificence and sophistication welcome visitors, enveloping them with the charm of the Belle Époque.
Outside, the bronze Lucifers recall the many painters, actors and intellectuals that have forever frequented the popular Café. Inside it is possible to admire not only the proverbial courtesy of the waitstaff, but also the delightful suggestions of the barman or chefs.
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The soft, reddish lights create an intimate atmosphere, perfectly combined with the delicately refined surroundings, ready to welcome guests in search of peace and calm.
The ideal place for a relaxing break or to sip on a long drink.
Exclusive service and creative cuisine are the strong points of this sophisticated restaurant.
A vast Hungarian wine list for pairings with all meals, and a broad selection of spirits no less worthy of a mention.
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In the city known for its thermal baths, rich with healing water facilities, the Boscolo Budapest couldn't help but offer an exclusive Spa, where guests can rediscover wellness with the help of highly qualified professionals.
A place where you can relax and enjoying being pampered, choosing from a broad range of available treatments, provided in collaboration with Spa experience.
An extraordinary relaxation pool, designed by renowned architect Simone Micheli, inspired by the natural elements of water, rock and wind: the surfaces and colours help to create an incredibly suggestive atmosphere.
It's open 24h a day, always at your disposal on the 5th floor.
Visit the Boscolo Hair Salon for the latest in hair cut, color, style & salon services. Enjoy the creativity of professionals and the excellence of Paul Mitchell products.
An extraordinary relaxation pool, inspired by the natural elements of water, rock and wind.
There are sauna and steam room in spa.
A place where you can relax and enjoying being pampered, choosing from a broad range of available treatments.
Therapies and cosmetic treatments, either by hand or using latest technology to remodel the body, balancing it holistically and countering the signs of ageing.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The sophisticated design of architect Iosa Ghini offers a strong personality to the modern Conference Centre of the Boscolo Budapest 5 Star Luxury hotel, featuring an independent entrance and able to host up to 650 guests in its interconnecting rooms, equipped with all the latest technology.
From the main hall, with a capacity for 550 guests, an additional 2 conference rooms can be opened up, each hosting 50 guests. On the upper floor, there are another 2 rooms, each accommodating up to 40 guests.
With direct access from inside the hotel, an additional conference area featuring precious wood panelling is able to host up to 225 guests in its four interconnecting rooms, all equipped with the latest technological systems.
In addition to the main hall, with a capacity for 80-100 guests, an adjacent 3 rooms can be opened up, each accommodating up to 25 guests; two of these can also be used separately, together with the adjacent foyer for more intimate events.
The elegant and modern Rossini room, perfect for cocktail meetings, can host up to 160 guests. The VIP Lounge on the other hand is particularly suited for press conferences, meetings and private events.
BUDAPEST
Pearl, Queen of the Danube, City of the Imperial Thermal Baths. The best way to discover the Hungarian capital and get around on foot or with public transport.
You can purchase a porcelain antique at the Ecseri markets, or stop to try some typical lángos focaccia, or Túró Rudi, the country's most loved dessert, or perhaps Pálinka, the famous Hungarian grappa served as an aperitif, stepping on-board Europe's first underground railway.
Music lovers can visit the Ferenc Liszt Museum or see a concert at St. Michael's Church.
Those in search of emotion can reach the Royal Palace using the famous funicular railway, enjoying the spectacular panorama of Buda, Óbuda and Pest, separated from the Danube and connected by seven bridges, with Margaret Island in the middle.
The more reflective on the other hand, can relive the city's historical artistic atmosphere from their comfortable seats at the New York Café, where Karl Kraus, Joseph Roth and Frank Wedekind, Péter Esterházy and Péter Zilahy used to meet.
One of the most magnificent rooms in the New York Café is the Red Salon. It is also referred to as Lotz Room thanks to the original painting by Károly Lotz on its wall. Mostly exclusive dinners, lunches, press conferences, book presentations take place here.
Admire the World Heritage sights of Buda Castle and the Castle District while enjoying a guided walking tour.
Laid out in 1896, Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is the largest and most impressive square of the city. The Millennium Monument in the middle of the square was erected to commemorate the 1000-year-old history of the Magyars.
The main lobby of the hotel easily applies for the title: the most elegant ballroom covered by Italian marble stones. The atmosphere of the lobby imitates and open-air space thanks to the glass roof that covers the building.
The Monteverdi room (80 sqm) is situated on the ground floor of the hotel. As for its design, it is similar with its adjacent meeting room called Donizetti room (48 sqm), but exceeds its size.
The seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination of Budapest.
Pets (dogs only) stay free at the hotel.
The Puccini (39 sqm), Verdi (43 sqm) and Bellini (47 sqm) rooms are situated on the first floor of New York Palace. The Verdi and the Puccini rooms are located opposite to each other over the Foyer of the Vivaldi room.
The 440 sqm Rome Room is situated on the first floor of the hotel. It is an unforgettable place to accommodate large-number conferences, also perfect venue for gala dinners, fashion shows and other creative events.
In front of the Rome Room there is a 3-floor high Foyer as well with a floor to ceiling window. The 240 sqm second-floor hanging corridor provides additional space for extension of coffee breaks, exhibitions or other activities.
Situated on the first floor, this room can host up to 150 guests. The especially designed buffet counter positioned at the back of the room, along with the separate entrance, means this room can be adapted to any type of event.
On the left and right sides of Rome room two identical meeting rooms are situated. These two rooms are the Prague and Venice rooms. Each of them can accommodate as many as 60 persons in theatre style.
The Vivaldi room is located on the first floor, right above the New York Café. This room is connected to the Verdi, Puccini and Bellini rooms by direct doors and also a foyer.
The Boscolo Budapest is the perfect backdrop for the most solemn wedding ceremonies: the most important day of your life will also be the most beautiful and luxurious, among the precious marble and gold of your surrounds and the magical atmosphere of the city.
The room offers spectacular views over the entire Café. The elegance of the details, such as the Murano glass lamp shades, make this room particularly suitable for hosting wedding receptions and gala dinners.
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