Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
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[edit] Overview
The Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is an historic, centrally located hotel, and an Art Nouveau landmark, located adjacent to the Danube River, in Budapest, Hungary; a vibrant center of culture and business. The hotel, which features stained glass and restored rooms, houses 179 guest rooms and 17 suites; including special guest rooms and suites located in the palace towers. The spacious Royal Suite includes period furnishings. Guests can dine on the terrace overlooking the Danube, and enjoy panoramic views of the hills of Buda.
The hotel contains a dedicated fitness center that comprises an entire floor and guests can work out with assistance from certified trainers. Sauna and spa treatments are available, and guests can relax in The Bar and The Passage Bar lounge.
[edit] History
The locality around Budapest has been inhabited for over two thousand years, and over the centuries has been overrun and controlled by the Romans, Huns, Mongols, and Turks. In 1873 the towns of Buda, Obuda (on the left bank of the Danube) and Pest (situated on the right bank) combined into one city; Budapest. During World War II Budapest sustained heavy damage but in subsequent decades the city has grown its infrastructure and today enjoys increased economic well-being and redevelopment.
[edit] Nearby Activities and Attractions
Recreation opportunities, cultural and architectural landmarks are abundant in Budapest and include the following attractions:
Parliament Building - Located only a 10 minute walk from the Four Seasons Hotel, this historic building, built over a century ago, measures 300 by 140 yards, and features over 80 statues of Hungarian rulers on the neo-Gothic exterior. The building features a 300 foot dome and includes frescoes, paintings and tapestries on the interior. The building offers a symmetrical structure, a facade facing the Danube and 691 rooms.
13th Century Matthias Church- Originally built in 1470 the church was converted to a mosque until the Turks were driven out in the 17th century. Concerts and musical programs are presented in the church by the Budapest Monteverdi Choir and others.
Palace of Wonders - This interactive scientific venue offers children a variety of hands on activities and games.
Hungarian State Opera House - Designed by the great Hungarian architect, Miklós Ybl, the neo-Italian Renaissance style opera house features hundreds of paintings and statues. The opera house offers ballet performances and opera concerts year round (including performances of Swan Lake and La Boheme) and building tours in 9 different languages.
House of Terror - This building contains the torture chambers used during the Soviet Communist era; and originally used by the Nazis. The museum offers survivors' testimonial footage and preserved jail cells; and offers daily tours.
Budapest History Museum - The museum offers exhibits highlighting the history of Buda and Pest and features gothic sculptures and archaeological excavation remains, including maps and weapons used during the overthrow of the Turks, Roman statues and more.
Heroes’ Square - Built in 1896 to mark the millenium celebration of Hungarian settlement; the highlight of the square is the monument topped by the Archangel Gabriel statue, and also statues commemorating the chiefs of the original Seven Magyar tribes that settled the area.
