The 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. As the slogan of the hotel goes, Astoria offers "Tradition and style..." with its last turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Hotel Astoria was opened in 1914, its name given by the owners and Mihály Geller, the first General Manager of the hotel, who formerly worked for the world-famous Waldorf Astoria in New York, and was an acknowledged expert in hospitality at that time. 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. 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 Váci Street, the hotel is very popular among foreigners and citizens as well. 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 Cafe Mirror evoking the ambiance of "la belle époque". 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. Restaurant Empire 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. We offer our Astoria Menu completed with a quick and attentive service for businessmen. Open: 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., 12.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., and 6.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Astoria Cafe 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 Café that received also many celebrities during its 90 years. Open: 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Astoria Drink Bar In the Astoria Drink Bar next to the restaurant, Hungarian and international drinks, cocktails, special mixed drinks are served. Open: 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. **Reconstruction of rooms on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors will start in November and last till the end of April 2006.** The Best Of Astoria Hotel (superior) Hotel In
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Independent Report
Rooms The rooms vary greatly in size and decor. Most of the rooms are medium sized, however the high ceilings make the rooms appear a lot larger. They are in a fair condition and decorated in a traditional fashion, to add to the faded charm and elegance of this property, suggesting a hint of its former glory. Bathrooms could benefit from some modernisation. Restaurant It is situated on the ground floor, but slightly raised from the coffee shop and reception. Exterior The traditional and ornate exterior of the building dates back eighty years and makes the hotel one of the oldest establishments in Budapest. Lobby 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. General This hotel may not be as grand as it once was, but it nevertheless offers guests a pleasant stay in a central location. 09/05 AHJ
Hotel Facilities
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*Business Center *Concierge *Meeting/banquet Facilities *Non Smoking Rooms *Restaurant(s) *Room Service *Safe Deposit Box *Bar/lounge *Laundry/valet *24-hour Front Desk *Gift/sundry Shop *Coffee Shop *Parking *Dry Cleaning Service
Room Facilities
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*Air Condition *Cable/satellite Tv *Hairdryer *High Speed Internet Access *In Room Safe *In-room Pay Movies *Mini Bar *Private Bath *Telephone *Wake-up Service
Location
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The hotel is wonderfully located in the heart of the city of Budapest, within walking distance of the main shopping area, on the Pest side of Danube.
