Timed to Perfection

2012-01-28

Commissioned by a Habsburg archduchess and built by two of the most celebrated architects of the era, the twin Klotild palaces in Budapest mirrored the grandeur of the fin-de-sičcle Austro-Hungarian empire when they were completed in 1901.

But the 20th century, with its revolutions and two world wars, was unkind to these magnificent buildings and 100 years later they had lost much of their original splendour. A badly needed renovation has been carried out in the last decade and in early April the northern palace will finally reopen as a Buddha-Bar hotel.

The Parisian group’s distinctive modern Asian style will be evident in 102 luxurious rooms and suites, a sky bar, a restaurant over two floors and a calming spa. The location couldn’t be better – the palaces stand on either side of the famous shopping street Váci utca, in the very heart of Budapest, and many of the city’s great attractions are within walking distance.

Source: The National Travel
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