W Budapest

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“A stylish haven on Andrássy Avenue in Budapest. This hotel blends historic charm with contemporary flair, featuring dramatic interiors that evoke a Wes Anderson film. Guests can indulge in the spa, trendy dining spots, and a secret speakeasy. A chic retreat where luxury meets vibrant city life.”

Hotel review

The Drechsler Palace has had many lives - luxury apartments, a grand café, a bowling alley, headquarters of the Hungarian Ballet Institute, and more. W Budapest is its latest incarnation, sitting on UNESCO-listed Andrássy Avenue directly opposite the ornate State Opera House. The neo-renaissance bones of the building (soaring arches, stained glass, a spectacular glass-ceilinged courtyard) have been restored and layered with a cool contemporary palette of forest greens and moody blues. Worlds away from the W collection’s flashier outposts.

Rooms are all slightly different; ask for one front-facing, and the Opera House fills your window. Fifth-floor suites gain warmth from sloping ceilings and amber accents, while the WOW suites dazzle with circular beds.

Downstairs, Society25 is a speakeasy accessed through a bathroom mirror, cocktails representing eras of Budapest's history. Le Petit Beefbar handles the main dining - Parisian brasserie meets global street food, with steak-frites, Unagi salmon and indulgent croquettes. In season, the outdoor terrace is the finest place in the city for a nightcap, with its Opera House views. The Away Spa is the highlight: a beguiling hall of mirrors encasing a sauna, steam room and warm dipping pool, inspired by Houdini's illusions, and overlooked by LED displays of twirling ballerinas. In a city that takes its thermal baths seriously, this one’s very special indeed.

Amy Rose Everett

Recommended for

  • Theatre

    • Discover Budapest's rich cultural heritage with a visit to the grand Opera House, conveniently located just across the street

  • Total relaxation

    • Indulge in a luxurious spa day at the Away Spa, featuring treatments with locally sourced essential oils & water features

  • Local exploring

    • This hotel offers easy access to high-end shops, local thrift stores, and historic sites like the Opera House

  • Local markets

    • Explore UNESCO-designated Andrássy Avenue, a paradise for shopaholics with its mix of high-end boutiques and local thrift shops

  • Other Activities

    • Stay in the Extreme Wow Suite, with private triple-tiered wet bar, complimentary top-shelf spirits, and dedicated bartender

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Check out the not-so-secret Society25 speakeasy, with cocktails inspired by the city's stunning belle-époque architecture

  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable

  • Downtown

  • Gourmet

  • Romantic

  • Full of character

  • Opulent

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Historic

  • Gym

  • 5* Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Views

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    151 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable

  • Airport transfer

    Additional charges apply

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Suites

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Theatre

    • Discover Budapest's rich cultural heritage with a visit to the grand Opera House, conveniently located just across the street

  • Local markets

    • Explore UNESCO-designated Andrássy Avenue, a paradise for shopaholics with its mix of high-end boutiques and local thrift shops

  • Other Activities

    • Stay in the Extreme Wow Suite, with private triple-tiered wet bar, complimentary top-shelf spirits, and dedicated bartender

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Check out the not-so-secret Society25 speakeasy, with cocktails inspired by the city's stunning belle-époque architecture

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Other reviews

W Budapest

Inside one of the W brand's most impressive hotels to date, a grand property opposite the Hungarian State Opera

Originally published by Conde Nast

W Budapest

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.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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