Asian hotel chain opens luxury hotel on site of legendary Budapest hotel

Mandarin Oriental, the globally renowned chain of high-end hotels, is set to manage Budapest’s iconic Gellért Hotel.

Owned by the BDPST Group, the Gellért Hotel will undergo a comprehensive renovation from 2024 to 2027, adhering to strict historic preservation standards.

The agreement with the hotel chain voted Best Luxury Hotel Brand by CNBC is a huge milestone. It will make Budapest even more attractive to those interested in luxury and culture.

Restoration of the original interiors

The Gellért Hotel boasts 143 guest rooms, including 38 suites, according to preliminary plans. The sophisticated and timeless ambiance will be created by London-based interior design studio Alexander Waterworth Interiors Ltd.

The Gellért Hotel’s original interiors fell victim to wartime destruction. The project aims to meticulously reconstruct the four most iconic spaces – the Lobby, the Danube Room, the Music Roo, and the Tapestry Room – restoring them to their former splendour.

This investment strives to seamlessly blend 21st-century inspiration and luxury with energy consciousness, all while preserving the classic elements and atmosphere

“The Gellért Hotel is perhaps the most iconic building in Budapest, holding a special place in the hearts of most Hungarians. Beyond being an exciting real estate development project, we bear a significant responsibility to the building’s rich history, the people of Budapest and its past. Entrusting the management of this building with such a rich history to a company of such repute was of paramount importance to us. Mandarin Oriental, a luxury hotel brand with more than 60 years of experience, carefully blends this experience with the culture of the country, emphasising unique design, respecting the heritage and Hungarian roots of the Gellért Hotel,” remarked István Tiborcz, owner and President of the BDPST Group.

The parterre between the Gellért Hotel and the Mandarin Oriental holds historical and cultural significance. The Gellért Hotel contributes to Budapest’s tourist appeal, while Mandarin Oriental brings exceptional elegance and long decades of experience as a globally recognised brand, index.hu reports.

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