Ritz-Carlton, Budapest opens

Located in the heart of the cultural and shopping district, the property is literally on the doorstep of Budapest’s heralded historic sites and minutes away from the glittering Danube River.

“It is an absolute privilege to open the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hungary,” said Herve Humler, president, The Ritz-Carlton. “Budapest is an extraordinary city and perfectly placed to welcome the newest property in our portfolio”.

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, is housed within a protected historic building, located on Elizabeth Square, with views over St Stephens Basilica. Constructed in 1914 as the headquarters for an Italian insurance company, the building has seen many incarnations, but today it opens as a luxury property with 170 elegantly appointed rooms and 30 suites.

While many of the building’s original architectural details have been retained, including elegant statues on the exterior walls, the interiors offer guests a spacious and relaxed contemporary environment, inspired by the cool colours and swirling water of the Danube River.