The final renovations to this once grand hotel are being done in summer 07 to the reception and this will then see the total refurbishment of the hotel come to an end. A great place to stay if you want to be central and enjoy some Hungarian old world style. (AHJ 07.08)
The traditional and ornate exterior of the building dates back eighty years and makes the hotel one of the oldest establishments in Budapest.
The lobby is medium in size and has retained a number of original features, to give it a truly old style feel with a dark green velvet upholstery and antique furniture. Although the lobby is not very spacious, there is a large and well known bar leading on from the reception which is open to hotel guests and locals.
This hotel with turn of the century charm is situated directly in the centre of Budapest. Guests have easy access on foot to the business and administrative districts of the city, but also to the most important cultural sights and the shopping venues of Vaci Street. Public transport departs from stops directly in front of the hotel and the Danube river is only around 500 m away. The railway station is around 3 km from the hotel and Budapest airport is some 20 km away.
This hotel is located on the site of the medieval city walls and is one of the most city's most charming, time-honoured hotels. The fittings are in Empire style, the marble surfaces and unusual carpets, the crystal chandeliers, the glittering mirrors and the stained glass windows and other works of art invite guests to indulge in a trip back into the past. These excellent surroundings have often been used as a unique setting for films. The air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 138 rooms over 6 floors. The outstanding range of services on offer at this establishment includes a 24-hour reception with a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lifts. Furthermore, there are various shops and a cafe/ restaurant as well as conference facilities and WLAN Internet access available. Guests are also invited to take advantage of the room, laundry and valet services.
General Information:Danubius Astoria Hotel, built on the site of medieval town walls, is one of the most charming old-style hotels of Hungary's capital. As the slogan of the hotel goes, Astoria offers "tradition and style..." with its last turn-of-the-century atmosphere. During the 90-year past of Astoria, the hotel was reconstructed and modernized several times but its unique grace was carefully restored. The Empire-style interior decoration, the marble cover and fancy carpets, the crystal chandeliers, glittering mirrors and stained-glass windows, the marvelous works of art invite the guests for a romantic journey back in time. Film producers and directors often take the advantage of the excellent facilities of the hotel, which provides perfect scenery for film shooting.Location:Due to the hotel's excellent services and ideal location in the heart of the historical city centre, within walking distance from the administrative, business and cultural districts and the famous shopping areas of Vci Street, the hotel is very popular among foreigners and citizens as well.Area Details:Nearby areas of interest include National Museum, Synagogue, Vaci Street, River Danube, Opera House, Basilica and Heroes Square.Recreation:After an exhausting day spent with sightseeing or shopping it is good to sit back and relax, have a delicious dinner or a fine coffee in Restaurant Empire or Astoria Caf Mirror evoking the ambiance of "la belle poque."The hotel's fine dining room, the richly ornamented Restaurant Empire awaits the guests with the specialties of the Hungarian and international cuisines, and dinners by candle-light with live piano music in the evenings in an elegant last-turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Astoria Caf Mirror We offer excellent coffees, delicious cakes, famous patisserie specialties, ice cream cup fantasies, a wide range of fruit juices and drinks in a traditional old style Caf that received also many celebrities during its 90 years.Astoria Drink BarIn the Astoria Drink Bar next to the restaurant, Hungarian and international drinks, cocktails, special mixed drinks are served. Rooms:All 126 spacious rooms and 5 elegant suites are furnished with a bath or shower, direct dial telephone, TV with satellite programs, Internet access, mini-bar, built-in room safe. Room service, laundry and valet service are also at the disposal of our guests.Policies:* The lobby and the main entrances will be renovated and reconstructed in two steps between mid June and mid/end August 2007 whilst all the clients will have smooth access inside the building.*
The 4-star Danubius Hotel Astoria in the heart of Budapest, built on the site of the medieval town walls, is one of the most charming old-style hotels of Hungary's capital. The Empire-style interior decoration, the marble cover and fancy carpets, the crystal chandeliers, glittering mirrors and stained-glass windows, the marvellous works of art invite the guests for a romantic journey back in time. Due to the hotel's excellent services and ideal location in the heart of the historical city centre, within walking distance from the administrative, business and cultural districts and the famous shopping areas of Vaci Street, the hotel is very popular among foreigners and citizens as well. Economy rooms are smaller than the standard rooms and not renovated yet.
Standard rooms: The pleasant, air-conditioned, soundproof standard rooms furnished with beech furniture are situated on the quiet Magyar Street wing of the hotel. Superior rooms: The new air-conditioned superior rooms' colours, flat ochre, terracotta, and full Burgundian, the textile patterns, the elegant antique-like white furniture of the new room type remind of Provencal atmosphere.
The Hotel Astoria is a deluxe property, built on the medieval town walls in 1914, is one of the most charming old-style hotels of Budapest. Its turn of the century atmosphere, Empire style interior decoration and the precious works of art inspire the guests admiration. Due to its excellent location in the heart of the historical city center, the hotel is especially well suited for both for tourists and business travelers. Both the exterior and the lobby of the Astoria are full of old world charm and atmosphere.
The hotel offers 131 spacious guest rooms that are sure to meet the needs and expectations of the most discriminating guests. Guest rooms are decorated in a variety of contemporary style, all focusing on providing an elegant and comfortable setting. All of the rooms feature the modern amenities that guests have come to expect from a hotel of this quality including private baths, direct dial telephones and internet access. The hotel also features a full service restaurant, a cafe and a bar. The Hotel Astoria features on site dining and is convenient to many area shopping and entertainment venues.
Rates shown are per room per night.
