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“The brightest star of the local hotel scene is W Budapest, which opened in 2023. Located inside Drechsler Palace, a former ballet school directly across from the Opera on upscale Andrássy avenue, it offers 151 gorgeously appointed rooms and suites.”
“Taking over the UNESCO-listed Drechsler Palace, this is a design-lover’s dream stay. Original neo-renaissance features such as the huge arched doorways and stained glass windows have been restored or faithfully recreated, but despite its history, there’s a thoroughly modern buzz about the place.”
“Known for its seductive aesthetics and noteworthy nightlife, W Hotels made a splashy debut with W Budapest, its first Eastern European address. Opened in summer 2023, W Budapest breathes new life into the historic Drechsler Palace, all while keeping the building’s gorgeous neo-Gothic architecture intact.”
“W Hotels’ first foray into Eastern Europe has been a long time coming, but securing the Neo-Gothic Drechsler Palace, former home of the Institute of Ballet, was worth the wait. This dramatic building has been given a playful, contemporary and considered renovation, providing an excellent base from which to explore Budapest.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Delicious breakfast
All you need to know
W Budapest is seriously cool. They turned the old Drechsler Palace (yep, that historic, glam building) into this bold, design-forward hotel that plays on Budapest’s two sides: Buda and Pest.
The interiors are a bit of a visual delight, with soft layers, metal mesh, and touches of French Renaissance flair. And there are fun nods to chess (think tiled floors and lamps shaped like chess pieces) and ballet, so it’s not just a place to crash, it’s an experience.
On top of that, the hotel offers a kind of hidden wellness world: the AWAY® Spa feels like a secret escape with mirrors, water features, and thermal-bath-inspired design to calm your senses.
There’s also a slick WET pool, relaxing steam rooms, and a 24/7 gym. Perfect if you want to recharge after exploring the city.
Meanwhile, food and drink are on point, with a lounge that shifts from daytime café to nighttime hangout, plus an imaginative restaurant and bar program that really captures Budapest’s spirit.
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