One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
5 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
A soaring glass atrium courtyard above Italian rose marble bathrooms and Murano chandeliers. Heated indoor relaxation pool with hydro-massage waterfalls in a 500-square-meter facility designed by Simone Micheli.
Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection
A soaring glass atrium framed by blue Zsolnay ceramic tiles connects three eras. 15-meter heated indoor illuminated swimming pool with poolside loungers.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Glass-vaulted lobby arcades framed by two million hand-laid Zsolnay mosaic tiles. 12-metre top-floor indoor infinity-edge lap pool and whirlpool
6 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Al Habtoor Palace Budapest
A restored 1910s stained-glass cupola and sunflower wrought ironwork in the lobby. 8th-floor indoor swimming pool beneath a glass skylight
Aria Hotel Budapest
Curved piano-key flooring leads to four genre-themed wings appointed with Murano chandeliers and custom caricature portraits. Subterranean 35-foot heated indoor relaxation pool and hydrotherapy whirlpool.
BoHo Hotel Budapest - Small Luxury Hotels
GCA Architects joined the restored 1904 facade with contemporary courtyard-facing wings. Indoor relaxation pool and jacuzzi
Corinthia Budapest
Restored belle époque spaces include soaring glass-roofed inner courtyards, gilded moldings, and Spanish marble detailing. 15-meter heated indoor swimming pool and jacuzzis/whirlpools within the restored 1886 Royal Spa
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.
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.
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.