Amy Adejokun
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Located in front of Roosevelt Square, just opposite the Danube, the Four Seasons Gresham is unquestionably one of the best hotels in Budapest. It is difficult to resist its charm. The service is personal and pleasant, the decoration very refined and contemporary. It has everything you need for an unforgettable stay!
Four Seasons Gresham Palace - © EASYVOYAGE
Four Seasons Gresham Palace - © EASYVOYAGE
From the airport, allow around 40 minutes to reach the hotel by car, provided the traffic is free-flowing. The Four Seasons Gresham is near to the Deak Ferenc underground station, where all the underground lines meet.
There are 179 rooms, and the 14 suites steal the limelight. There are no less than 12 different categories of room, and the first category is superb. It has an entrance of light wooden parquet, a thick carpet around the bed, and a purple bed cover. There is nothing more to say.. The overall effect is of beautiful harmony and impenetrable calm. Concerning appliances, everything is covered: air conditioning, television, full mini-bar, direct international telephone line, safe and 24-hour room service. The bathroom is all marble; and it is hard to see how it could be improved on. You can choose between a shower or bath. There is also a hair-dryer, Occitane hospitality products, bath salts...
From the outside, the Four Seasons Gresham is quite an imposing building. Inside, everything is steeped in refinement and elegance. Welcome to a true palace. The hotel lobby is impressive, and is overlooked by a magnificent glass mosaic made by Miksa Roth (1865-1944). Compared with old photos, it looks like nothing has changed since the day it was built. Reception is opposite the entrance, at the back of the room. Guests are greeted politely and with a smile here. Contemporary art is the dominates throughout the hotel. The flower arrangements by a Swiss company are quite simply magnificent.
The hotel's spa, on the top floor of the hotel, is peaceful and serene. Different treatments are on offer, including regeneration therapy. There are seven massage rooms. Elemis products are used. There is also a swimming pool and a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a gym.
There are two restaurants at the Four Seasons Gresham. The Kavehaz Gresham opens for breakfast, when it serves up a lovely buffet spread. During the day, it is a café frequented in particular by intellectuals, given its proximity to the Science Academy. The cuisine is quite contemporary, with a menu of light meals available in the daytime. A romantic 1900's atmosphere reigns here. The second restaurant, The Pava Restaurant, is open every day apart from Sunday. It offers Italian cuisine and even a tasting menu if you wish to indulge. The menu changes every 15 days. The Martini Bar offers a wide selection of drinks in a very relaxing setting to start or end the evening The first stop for music fans will be The Bar. It is a piano bar on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.00 pm, and Friday and Saturday at 6.00 pm. Jazz takes over on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8.00 pm.
This large building opposite the Danube has retained its character throughout the years. The Gresham Palace was initially built by an insurance company at the beginning of the 19th century, and previously housed shops and apartments. It was hit hard in battles during the Second World War, suffering serious damage.. It was then nationalised in 1948 and divided into apartments and shops. It was some time later, after considerable renovations, that the famous Four Seasons chain opened a hotel there. Care was taken to preserve the building's character. And it is a real success!
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