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Go down a stately staircase, have breakfast in a spectacular room that honors Empress Sissi, sleep in a 19th century Hungarian palace. All of this is possible at the

Áurea Ana Palace,

recently opened in Budapest by the Eurostars chain. The hotel consists of two connected buildings: the one at number 15

Akadémia Street

, in a neoclassical style, dates from 1847 and was used for residential purposes; that of number 17 is an architectural jewel from 1895 that was ordered to be built by

Emperor Franz Joseph I

as the seat of the Austrian delegation in Budapest.

The accommodation is inspired by and pays tribute to Sissi, Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary and wife of Franz Joseph, through her

paintings and images

scattered around the rooms and reviews of the different episodes of her

fascinating life

, portrayed in numerous novels. and movies.

One of the 107 rooms of the new hotel.

All this allows the guest to immerse himself in Budapest thanks to an establishment

steeped in history

.

The hotel hall was the old carriage entrance, which was destroyed

after the fall of the empire

, and has now been restored thanks to restoration work.

The 1896 chandelier has also been returned to the main staircase during the restoration work.

Strategic location

The building is located in the heart of the old town, a few meters from

the Danube River

and the Parliament of Budapest, one of the largest in the world.

The property has not always been a

stately mansion

, since, throughout history, it has changed hands.

The hall bar of the Hungarian hotel.

After World War I and the decomposition of

the Austro-Hungarian Empire

, the building was the headquarters of the ruling National Socialist Party (1938-1939) and, later, of the

Communist Party

(1945-1956), who painted over the decoration in gold leaf that contained the mansion.

In fact, one of the current luxury suites was the former office of Mátyás Rákosi, general secretary of the Hungarian Communist Party and leader of the country.

Restoration work

After the fall of communism, the

palace

passed into the hands of a bank until in 2016 it was acquired by the Spanish chain Eurostars, which had to carry out a meticulous restoration work.

It was necessary to lift all the layers of paint left by the previous owners in order to recover the

original drawings

that have been found in the hall.

Exterior of the Áurea Ana Palace, on Akadémia Street in Budapest.

In this way, the Eurostars company launches its new Áurea Hotels brand, which aims to emotionally connect the guest with the destination through properties with a

historical legacy

.

"It is a boutique brand of signature hotels located in emblematic buildings such as the Áurea Ana Palace. In this way, the guest can discover the history,

traditions and culture of the country

through a unique experience", explains Jordi Caralt, director of the establishment of Budapest.

Spa at the Eurostars chain accommodation.

The jewel in the hotel's crown is the

dining room

where the

dance evenings

of the time were held, which is dominated by a huge portrait of

Empress Sissi.

On the walls, the coats of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are painted and the

spectacular lamp

is original of the time.

Breakfast is served at these tables, the decoration of which takes the guest into the spirit of the 19th century.

MORE INFORMATION.

Hotel Áurea Ana Palace

.

Akadémia, 15-17, Budapest (Hungary).

Phone: +36 202540279. Internet: www.eurostarshotels.com The hotel has 107 rooms, 55 of which are suites, as well as a spa and gym.

From 150 euros per night.

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