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Matild Palace is a Budapest-based hotel under The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, representing Hungarian heritage.[1][2][3][4][1] Headquartered in Turkey and owned by Özyer Group,[5][6][7] Matild Palace operates under the flagship of Melden Group.[8][9][10]

History

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Matild Palace was built during the Belle Epoque era in 1902,[11][12] by Hungarian-German architect Kálmán Giergl[10] and Floris Korb[7] under the patronage of Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha,[13][14] Archduchess of Austria.[5][15][6][16]

In June 2021,[11][17] it was redesigned into a hotel under The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, by interior designer Maria Vafiadis of MKV Design[18][19][7][2] and local architects Péter Dajka and Puhl Antal. It was originally used to host cafes, galleries, and residential apartments for the public.[15][4]

In 2021, Matild Palace partnered with Austrian chef Wolfgang Puck Spago[9] of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. The Group oversees the entire dining operations at the restored Palace, including Spago restaurant.[20] It runs three restaurants: Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest, Matild Café and Cabaret, and The Duchess Rooftop Terrace.[21][4]

Matild Palace was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.[15][19][12][7][2] It consists of 111 rooms, with many overlooking the Danube River,[6][17] using the Elisabeth Bridge,[13][14] 19 suites[16][8][18][3] including the signature Crown Tower Suite and Maria Klotild Royal Suite.[5]

Awards

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  • Hotel of the Year Award category, Audi – Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year Award, 2023[22]
  • Best Hotel Suite Interior Europe (Maria Klotild Royal Suite), International Property Awards, 2022-2023[23][24]
  • Best Hotel Luxury, Golden Key Awards, 2021[25]
  • Best Guestroom Luxury, Gold Key Awards, 2021[25]

References

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  3. ^ a b "UNESCO World Heritage site in Budapest converted into a luxurious hotel". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  4. ^ a b c Cardinal, Loïc (2021-10-22). "Budapest Has a Grand New Hotel". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  5. ^ a b c "The Luxury Collection Debuts In Hungary With The Opening Of Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  6. ^ a b c LUXUS + (2021-06-29). "Welcome to the Matild Palace in Budapest - Luxus Plus Mag". Magazine Luxury Plus. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  7. ^ a b c d "Marriott to open Luxury Collection property in Budapest". Business Traveller. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  8. ^ a b Crowther, Isabel. "The Luxury Collection Debuts in Hungary with the Opening of Matild Palace Budapest". Hotel-Online. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  9. ^ a b Leitner, Attila (2021-05-04). "Top chef Wolfgang Puck on board as five-star awaits green light". The Budapest Times. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  10. ^ a b "Marriottʼs Luxury Collection brand to launch in Budapest at Matild Palace - BBJ". BBJ.hu. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  11. ^ a b "Go to Budapest for the Food, Then Follow This 10-Step Itinerary". InsideHook. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  12. ^ a b Star, Patricia Karounos Special to the (2021-06-19). "Your palace awaits! In Budapest, a UNESCO World Heritage site gets a luxe new hotel". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  13. ^ a b London, Luxury (2021-12-07). "Matild Palace: Historic grandeur in the heart of Budapest". Luxury London. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  14. ^ a b latteluxurynews (2021-06-30). "Budapest's Matild Palace reawakens under the Luxury Collection - LATTE Luxury News". Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  15. ^ a b c Friel, Mikhaila. "A 120-year-old palace in Budapest is now a swanky hotel where guests can stay in rooms fit for royalty. Take a look inside". Insider. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  16. ^ a b "Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, will redefine the notion of elegance in Budapest". Royist. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  17. ^ a b Nast, Condé (2021-11-23). "Grand Reopenings: Matild Palace, Budapest". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  18. ^ a b "This 120-Year-Old Budapest Palace Was Turned Into a Luxury Hotel". House Beautiful. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  19. ^ a b McInnis, Kaitlyn. "A Brand New Luxury Hotel In Budapest Allows Travelers To Experience Staying In A UNESCO World Heritage Site". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  20. ^ Campbell, Jenna (2021-04-20). "Matild Palace Budapest announces partnership with chef Wolfgang Puck". Supper Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  21. ^ Dsouza, Schenelle (2021-07-14). "The Matild Palace Hotel in Budapest is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world". Luxebook. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  22. ^ Boros, Erik Szilárd (2023-05-24). "These are officially the best restaurants in Hungary". Daily News Hungary. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  23. ^ "Matild Palace Wins 7 Prizes at Int'l Property Awards - BBJ". BBJ.hu. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  24. ^ "XpatLoop.com - Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel Budapest Received Prestigious International Awards". xpatloop.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  25. ^ a b Csécsei, Nóra (2021-12-19). "Mesmerising Hungarian luxury hotel won 2 prestigious international awards - PHOTO GALLERY". Daily News Hungary. Retrieved 2023-07-21.