Budapest, HungaryLipotvaros
Aurea Ana Palace Hotel
Austrian delegation palace
Lipotvaros Budapest, Hungary
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
EurostarsAustrian delegation palace
An Austrian diplomatic palace from the dual monarchy now operates as a grand hotel dedicated to Empress Elisabeth.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored Austrian Delegation palace with an original 1896 chandelier above the grand staircase.
Listed
Contemporary rooms with antique accents, arranged around a glass-domed central courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the public spaces retain much of their original grandeur, in carefully restored form, while the rooms and suites are contemporary creations with generous helpings of antique atmosphere.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Danube promenade lies one block west, and the Hungarian Parliament Building is a five-minute walk north.
The rooms
Rooms encircle the glass-domed courtyard, with contemporary decor and full-length portraits of Empress Sisi on the wardrobes.
The vitality pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The subterranean vitality pool sits beneath masonry vaults, with hydromassage jets set into the tiled basin.
The thermal suite
Curved heated loungers sit under vaulted ceilings beside a glass-walled Finnish dry sauna and a Turkish hammam.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms host custom massage therapies and soaking tubs. Next door, the fitness studio has cardio and strength machines.
Restaurant
Gastrobar
Tables fill the restored two-storey ballroom beneath crystal chandeliers, facing a monumental portrait of Empress Elisabeth.
At the table
The backlit marble bar pours drinks in the courtyard lounge, surrounded by curved teal sofas beneath the glass dome.
How it began
Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned the palace in 1894 to house Austrian envoys stationed alongside their Hungarian counterparts.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.