Nestled by the Danube in Budapest, this opulent Four Seasons hotel melds art nouveau charm with sumptuous accommodations and top-notch amenities.
"Named for the founder of London’s Royal Exchange and originally built for the London-based Gresham Life Assurance Company as the headquarters, the Gresham Palace is the hotel that set and continues to maintain the gold standard for the restoration and conversion of historical Budapest buildings into luxury hotels. Opened in 2004 after a $110 million dollar restoration and considered one of the finest examples of art nouveau architecture worldwide, the hotel occupies an enviable position by the landmark Chain Bridge, with views from rooms of the Danube and the Buda hills, old town, and castle beyond. A repeated motif of the building’s interiors is a love-heart, reputedly because the original designer was in love when he created his masterpiece; and this love is reflected in the attention to detail of the modern-day hotel, from the exquisite Múzsa cocktail bar to the refined and elegant rooms and suites."
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"The Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest offers a historical and luxurious stay in the heart of Budapest. This art nouveau landmark on Szechenyi Square near the Danube is a tribute to grandeur and elegance. Its 179 rooms, including 19 suites with vaulted ceilings and private step-out balconies, offer stunning views of the Danube and the hills of Buda. The hotel's gastronomy, led by Executive Chef Árpád Győrffy, features authentic Italian fare at the Gresham Restaurant, while the Bar and Lobby Lounge serve a selection of Hungary’s finest wines and spirits. The Spa at Four Seasons features seven treatment rooms, including a couple's suite, a unisex sauna, separate steam rooms for men and women, and a whirlpool with an adjacent fitness center. The hotel is a harmonious blend of art nouveau architecture and modern comfort, making it a distinguished choice in Budapest. From $1,200."
"This is Budapest’s grandest hotel, a 1906 marvel of Secessionism (Central Europe’s take on Art Nouveau) that’s undergone an exceptional renovation: chandeliers and stained glass repaired and cleaned, mosaic tiles scrubbed, white stucco repainted. Its location couldn’t be better, on the riverfront, in the heart of buzzing Pest, looking across the Danube to hilly Buda and the medieval Old Town, and right by the famous Chain Bridge. The concierge team fizzes with advice and information—about where to find the best bars, and other discoveries—though the area around the hotel is seething with interest: See opulent Gundel, the famous café and restaurant that opened in 1910; the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées; the Franz Litzst museum; and the glorious Hungarian State opera house. From $466. —Adriaane Pielou" - CNT Editors
