Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel Hungary
Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest
Váci utca 36, 1056 Budapest, Hungary
www.matildpalace.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Marriott International
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
28th June 2021
Hotel General Manager:
Selim Olmez
More than 23 years’ experience in the hospitality and hotel industry and at various brands of Marriott International has gained professional experience at several brands of Marriott International, Inc., such as Sheraton, W Hotels, and St.Regis. He worked at five-star luxury properties like The St. Regis Astana in Kazakhstan, The St. Regis Istanbul & Spago by Wolfgang Puck in Turkey, and The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury Hotel, Marriott International – Luxury Collection Hotels Brand.
Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest
History & Story
Built during the Belle Epoque era, in 1902, by Kálmán Giergl and Flóris Korb, the Matild Palace was developed under the patronage of Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to serve as the social hub of the city. The Duchess dreamed of the twin palaces to greet those who enter the bridge as a graceful lady. Thus, the Duchess asked the famous architects, named after projects like Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, to draw up the plans. Korb and Giergl envisioned of an English Baroque palace on either side of the road that would serve as the gateway to the bridge under construction. The neo-baroque palace is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and is under the monumental protection since 1977.
Date Renovation
28th June 2021
The London-based award-winning MKV Design was responsible for the complete interior design and refurbishment, combining the original look with the state of art XXI.st century milieu.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
From the historical back-story, the interior design right up to the experience programming all has and must have at its heart and mind ‘Hungarian Soul’. This creates the whole unique and authentic Matild Palace experience.
The iconic Palace is located at the centre of Budapest, a stones throw from the Danube, it is the gateway to Elizabeth Bridge. Our unique personalised service is duty bound to be the gateway to an unforgettable Budapest experience.
With two world-class restaurants and a rooftop bar, The Palace, brings a new era of F&B to Budapest.
Key sites
• Váci Street – 0 meters
• St. Stephen’s Basilica – 1.2 km
• Széchenyi Chain Bridge – 1.2 km
• Buda Castle – 1.9 km
• Hungarian Parliament – 2 km
• Margaret Island – 4.3 km
• Heroes’ Square – 3.5 km
• Hungarian State Opera – 1.4 km
• Gellért Hill – 1.5 km
• Széchenyi Thermal Bath – 4 km
Location
Located in the heart of Budapest, between famous Vaci Utca, Szabad Sajto Utca, and Duna Utca, just a stone’s throw from the Danube, and creating a gateway to Elizabeth Bridge.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: 19 suites
• Elisabeth Bridge Suites
• One-Bedroom Suites
• Loft Suite
• Crown Tower Suite
• Maria Klotild Royal Suite
Number of Luxury rooms: 111 rooms
• Deluxe Rooms
• Matild Rooms
• Danube River View Rooms
• Loft Rooms
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 130 rooms
Fun Facts
• The first elevator (OTIS Brand) started operating in this building.
• A Revolutionary construction technique for its time: constructed with a steel metal structure, then clad in decorative carved stone.
• Matild Palace has the first cafe house and shopping center opening after WW2.
• Gyula Krúdy produced the main bulk of his fictional work in the period 1897-1920, Szindbád, the symbolically reimagined figure of Sindbad the Sailor, the mythic wanderer of The Arabian Nights. The major parts of his series and novels were written in the Matild Palace.
Children’s Corner
We have connecting rooms for families.
Restaurants & Bars
• Spago by Wolfgang Puck – Istvan Szanto, Executive Chef
Worldwide-renowned industry leader and trendsetter Master Chef Wolfgang Puck brings the Beverly Hills culinary and social phenomenon Spago to Budapest, igniting the city’s dining scene into a gastronomic epicenter.
• Matild Café & Cabaret – Attila Feher, Executive Chef
A flawless coffee, bar, and pastry counter that also produces the exquisite Matild Cake, offers central European comfort food and peerless service in an authentic and historic room.
• The Dutchess Rooftop Bar
Hidden amongst Budapest’s famed roofscape, with a view towards the Elisabeth Bridge, Danube River, and Gellert Hill, The Duchess is a secret liquor library that provides a new perspective on Budapest vistas.
Welness
• SWAN Spa
Explore indigenous therapies at Swan Spa, the oasis of relaxation inspired by the Hungarian bath culture and the swan, a symbol of grace and beauty. Indulge in our two treatment rooms including a couples suite, salt room, hammam, sauna and steam room for a Hungarian getaway. Luxurious ESPA products are used for all spa treatments.For our guests that desire a more physical mind and body program, an ideal workout is available at our fitness center, which is outfitted with the latest equipment.
Corporate & Celebrations events
• Dutchess Ballroom
Capacity: 70 people in theatre style
• Duke Ballroom
Capacity: 70 people in theatre style
• Matild Café & Cabaret
Capacity: 200 people with cocktail setup
Extra Notable Features
• The Les Clefs D’or Concierge Team is available to organize experiences for our guests.
• Matild Café & Cabaret organizing revue shows every Friday & Saturday night
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2021
• 2022 Best of the Best Awards / Robb Report
• It List 2022, The Best New Hotels In the World / Travel + Leisure
• Best Hotel Luxury / Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design
• Best Guestroom Luxury / Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design
• Hungary’s Leading Hotel 2021 / World Travel Awards
• Best New Market Actor / Business Excellence Awards 2021
• Hotel Project of the Year / Property Awards 2021
• Gold List 2021 / European Spa Awards
• 101 Best Hotels in the World / Tatler Travel Guide 2022
Number of Employees
225