Brody House - Rooms

"Founded in what was previously an artists’ residence, Brody House fittingly takes its name from Hungarian author Sándor Bródy. Each of the 11 air-conditioned rooms features a bohemian mix of upcycled furniture—think sofas with frames crafted from old shipping pallets and accent walls made with old wooden doors—and some have claw-foot tubs. The hotel is part of a larger effort that includes condo-style accommodations (Brody Apartments), a grand suburban villa (Brody Villa), and an art gallery (The Art Yard). However, the group's best-known property is Brody Studios, a private-members club for the local arts communities featuring bars, workshops, and even a recording studio. All guests staying at Brody sites get free access to the space and its regular calendar of dance parties and literature- and art-related events as well as the occasional English-language comedy show."

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Brody House, Budapest, Hungary - Explore & Book

"Set within the well-heeled Palace District, a stone’s throw from the stately National Museum, Brody House sports quite some pedigree. Once a doctor’s residence, then prime ministerial domicile and finally an artists' colony, owners Peter and Will opened the place up as a hotel in 2009, naming it after the famed Hungarian author. The result is a veritable emporium of cool. Beyond the chunky main door, crumbling stuccoed plaster walls precede a stately iron-balustraded staircase and a pleasantly ramshackle courtyard. Spread over 2 floors, each of the 8 rooms displays the artwork of a former artist in residence. Breakfast is taken in the Club, a bright and airy space embracing 3 warming lounges that are lovely to relax in throughout the day, with board games and honesty bars. A 15-minute walk away, the Brody Studios is yet another string to the Brody bow: a hipster arts hub where you can eat, meet and drink, as well as enjoy whatever’s on the cultural programme, be it live jazz, a magician, a comedian or a literary dinner. Popular with actors, artists and creative sorts, Brody House will appeal to any couple looking for a romantic, yet slightly unorthodox, refuge. Highs Bespoke rooms with startlingly original furnishings and amazing artThere’s an aura about the place that makes you feel just that little bit extra specialFantastic value, especially considering the spaciousness of your room and the hipster vibeIt’s all very discreet and you’ll hear barely a sound from anyone or anything; ideal for independent typesA great location in central Pest, a walk away from all the sights Lows Not set up for childrenNo lift and steep stairs, so not suited to those with limited mobilitySome rooms lack much natural light, though given the myriad distractions, you’ll hardly noticeBreakfast costs extra and there's no restaurant on-site, though the area teems with eateriesA few little extras, like bathrobes, wouldn’t go amiss" - Norm Longley