The hype
Guests are blown away by the lobby and café visuals but often find the service slow and the room tech outdated.
Anantara New York Palace Budapest
$250-420/ natt
Boka detta om You want to live inside a Wes Anderson movie set where breakfast is served in a gold-leafed cavern.
Varför människor älskar det
- The New York Café is arguably the most beautiful coffee house on earth
- Direct VIP access to the café means skipping the hour-long tourist line
- Palatial architecture with Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau details
Snabb Överblick: A stunning architectural museum that occasionally forgets it's also a hotel, trading service speed for Belle Époque pageantry.
Recenserat av @LuxuryTravel: I felt like royalty staying here. The highlight was definitely bypassing the massive tourist line for the New York Café—hotel guests get VIP access! Plus, the underground cave spa is the perfect place to disconnect after exploring Budapest.
Gäster som bodde här sa
Reality check
You are paying for the lobby and the privilege of skipping the New York Café line; the rooms themselves are nice but not 'palace' level.
- You care more about aesthetics and history than cutting-edge modernity
- You plan to Instagram every meal
- You want to be central on the Grand Boulevard
Renlighet & Underhåll
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally good, but reports of missed turn-down and occasional dust in corners.
- Bathroom hygiene: Marble surfaces are usually gleaming, but watch for loose tiles or worn grout in older rooms.
- Maintenance: The building is old; expect occasional issues like slow drains or flickering lights.
- Linens & towels: High quality, plush, and plentiful.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells expensive; hallways can be neutral; some smoking rooms exist so ensure you book non-smoking.
Sleepability™
7.5TYST
0-4BULLRIG
4-7.5MÅTTLIG
7.5-10TYST
- Trams passing on Erzsébet körút (vibration/rumble)
- Loud air conditioning units in older rooms
- Internal atrium noise if your room faces the lobby
Innan du bokar
Bra att veta
- Guests get a dedicated breakfast area in the 'Deep Water' room (lower level of the café).
- The spa is small for a hotel of this size; treat it as a dip-pool, not a swimming destination.
- Valet parking is around €25/night; street parking is a nightmare.
Vad du ska packa
- Earplugs if you're sensitive to AC hum
- Dressy casual clothes—you will feel underdressed in the lobby in sweatpants
- European power adapter (Type C/F)
Rum Genie
Bästa val
- Grand Premium Room with Terrace (5th floor) for views of the New York Palace roof and Buda Castle
- Junior Suites for high ceilings and extra breathing room
Rum att undvika
- 1st and 2nd-floor rooms facing Erzsébet körút (tram noise)
- Internal courtyard rooms on lower floors (can be dark and echoey)
Rumsförfrågan Genie – kopiera och klistra in
“I would appreciate a room on the 4th floor or higher, preferably facing away from the main boulevard to minimize tram vibration. A room with high ceilings would be wonderful.”
FAQ & Dolda tips
Allt du verkligen vill veta innan du bokar.
Is breakfast included?
Usually yes, and it's served in the spectacular Deep Water Room. Verify your specific rate includes it, as à la carte is pricey.
Can I skip the line at New York Café?
Yes. Show your room key at the lobby entrance for direct access, bypassing the street queue.
Is the area safe?
Yes, but it's a busy urban ring road. Standard city precautions apply; watch for pickpockets on the tram.
Does the AC work?
It exists, but it struggles in peak July/August heat and can be noisy. In spring/fall, it's fine.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, dogs and cats up to 25kg are allowed for a fee.
How far is the Jewish Quarter?
A 5-10 minute walk. You are right on the edge of the 7th District's nightlife.
Insider-tips
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The 'Deep Water' breakfast room is named because it was literally the pool room in the building's original design.
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Don't buy coffee at the New York Café every day; go to 'Kontakt' or 'My Little Melbourne' nearby for better, cheaper specialty coffee.
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Use the 'White Salon' restaurant for a similar vibe to the café but with better food and fewer tourists.
5 saker du bör veta innan du åker
💡The 'Deep Water' breakfast room has lower ceilings than the main café and can feel a bit like a crypt compared to the upstairs glory.
💡You might get a chocolate-shaped handyman tool as an apology gift if maintenance messes up.
💡The 24-hour gym is surprisingly small and tucked away—clearly an afterthought.
💡Base level rooms may not have complimentary coffee/tea setups replenished daily—check your specific booking.
💡The lobby has a specific 'tourist' smell of expensive perfume mixed with old building dust.
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