Two new hotels and two opposing atmospheres for Marriott in Budapest. On one hand, prestige with a luxurious St Regis in a historic palace. On the other, a playful spirit with its contemporary brand Moxy, which continues to strengthen its presence in Europe by adding a new capital to the east of the continent to its list of addresses.
After Belgrade, Bucharest, and Warsaw, and a total of around a hundred other establishments, Moxy Hotels has set up shop in the heart of one of Budapest's liveliest districts, Kazinczy Street. Budapest's creative energy, nightlife, and cultural scene make it an ideal playground for Moxy Hotels. » said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President, Premium, Select & Midscale Brands for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Marriott International.
The new hotel occupies the premises of a former dance institution. Hence, in its design by Austrian firm BWM, subtle references to ballet and movement, as well as to the free and unconventional spirit of Empress Sissi. All of this is present in the interiors, which blend industrial textures with theatrical lighting, and feature a central element: a large contemporary fresco created in the lobby by artist Aron Hidvegi.
In keeping with lifestyle trends, the Moxy Budapest Downtown offers lively communal spaces, a rooftop bar, the Saddle & Sky, and will soon feature various dining concepts on the ground floor. With 281 rooms including a workspace, the hotel also has two meeting rooms for business travellers, with capacities of 9 and 23 people.
Contemporary, this new Moxy is also committed to sustainable hospitality, evidenced by its BREEAM Excellent certification, the use of solar panels, the greenery around it, as well as offering 80 charging stations for electric vehicles.
Dance with history
Marriott is no stranger to a dance with historical buildings in the Hungarian capital. In 2023, the American group had already taken over the former National Ballet Institute, the Drechsler Palace, to turn it into a trendy W hotel overlooking Andrássy Avenue, the Hungarian capital's Champs-Élysées. Also since 2021, its Luxury Collection has been part of the transformation into a luxury hotel of the Matild Palace, one of two palaces facing each other that, at the same time as the completion of Elizabeth Bridge, gave a new and prestigious entrance to the city of Pest upon their completion in the early 20th century.e century.
Today, it is the turn of its twin, the iconic Palais Klotild, to turn a new page in its history under the patronage of the American group. Built at the request of Archduchess Clotilde of Austria, this Belle Époque monument, whose eclectic style oscillates between Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau, had already been converted into a hotel in the early 2010s to become a Buddha Bar.
Closed since 2019, the establishment is reborn today with the opening of a luxurious St Regis. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the location offers travellers 63 rooms and 39 suites, managed as expected by butler service and decorated to evoke a private theatre box framed by city views. Notably the Presidential Suite, which spans 169 m² and allows guests to admire this panorama from its private balcony.
The hotel interiors unfold a narrative inspired by the movement of the Danube and its reflections, while featuring accents of Secession and Art Nouveau. Travellers can find a spa, alongside bars and restaurants befitting the location, including the 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant and Klotild Patisserie. Meanwhile, the St. Regis Bar reinterprets the famous Bloody Mary as the Crown Mary, as a tribute to the origins of the Klotild Palace and to the cocktail that made the St. Regis New York famous.
" The St. Regis Budapest is a remarkable expression of architectural heritage, naturally aligned with the St. Regis legacy., said George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Director. The Astors, the founding family of our brand, were drawn to places where culture, society, and celebration converged – and Budapest perfectly embodies this spirit. "
When it comes to celebrations, the St. Regis Budapest offers an exclusive setting for professional gatherings, with the John Jacob Astor meeting room for executive committees, three lounges for intimate meetings, and for grand occasions, the magnificent 76m² Caroline Salon.
