Aria Hotel Budapest, Pest, Budapest - Explore & Book
"From Beethoven to the Beatles, music is the be-all and end-all at Aria. There are striking piano-key floor tiles in the lobby. The central courtyard is the 'Music Garden', a ravishing, glass-ceilinged conservatory complete with a space-age piano. And the 49 beautifully designed rooms and suites each honour a musical legend - Sinatra, Stravinsky, the Stones, they’re all here. There’s even a multi-media library so you can borrow their music.Dine in style at the classy Liszt restaurant, drink cocktails in the spectacular rooftop High Note Sky Bar, or luxuriate in the subterranean spa, with its arresting neon-blue lightscape and mural of jazz musicians. Back above ground, there’s the groovy Mirror Room, whose mirrors bear signatures of celebrated guests like Plácido Domingo, and the distinctly more restrained Library, perfect for a spot of reading. When not enjoying that little lot, kick back in your room and slip on another superb soundtrack. Everyone, music lover or not, will adore Aria. Highs A plum, central location; walk to all the main sightsFantastically original decor throughout, plus hi-tech gadgetry in the colourful rooms: iPads, music systems, electric blindsStaff are unfailingly helpful; you’ll not want for anythingImaginative fine dining in Liszt, and a complimentary cheese and wine reception every afternoonUnbeatable citywide views from the High Note Sky Bar Lows Big, for a boutique city hotel (49 rooms)Expensive for Budapest (and rates don't include tax), but utterly uniqueIn some rooms, bathtubs are located in the bedroom - not to everyone's liking - and the Opera Suites only have showersBreakfast tables are small, so get easily cluttered" - Norm Longley
