Lánchíd 19 **** design hotel, Budapest
Lánchíd 19 **** design hotel, Budapest
Named after Budapest’s famed “Chain Bridge” which that spans the Danube, Lánchíd 19 **** hotel is a contemporary highlight in a neighborhood of predominantly 19th century architecture. This contrast denotes the evolving character of Budapest, one which celebrates both past and future. In the evenings the moveable accordion-like glass façade of the design hotel transforms into eye-catching figures setting the tone for an intimate welcome. Detail definitely reins supreme here: a diver morphing into wavelets on the façade, archaeological remains of a water tower below stairs, overhead glass suspension bridges holding sandblasted fingerprints, uniform made by award-winning Hungarian fashion designers on the hotel staff. The first design hotelsTM member of Hungary provides guests with a unique atmosphere of inventive modernity.
Location
The four-star hotel is situated at the feet of the Buda Royal Castle is near the city-centre and a stone’s throw from Lánchíd (Chain Bridge), taking travelers to the Pest-side downtown of central business and shopping districts. The Danube’s view is fascinating, encompassing Margaret Island as well as the Pest riverbank, and imagine, all these while sitting in your bathtub in a panorama suite. The other side of the hotel provides an equally stunning view, facing the Buda Royal Castle, a member of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Rooms
Lánchíd 19 **** design hotel in Budapest offers 45 rooms and 3 suites of minimalist style, complemented by unique design objects. Every room is equipped with air conditioning, free internet access, a flat-screen, internet-connected TV set featuring international channels, telephone, minibar and safe deposit (as basic room fittings).
Services
- Free wifi throughout the hotel
- L19 restaurant and terrace
- Lobby bar
- 3 meeting rooms
- Room service
- Business services (copying, telephone, fax, computer use)
- Luggage storage
- Dry-cleaning
- Car rental
- Cab ordering
- Airport transfer
- Cultural program offers
- 24-hour reception and concierge
- massage and babysitting upon request
Design
The Design
Lánchíd 19 has a moveable, accordion-like glass façade with tiny painted graphics, chronicling the eco-system of the Danube. It is animated by the changing colors of an innovative lighting design concept, thus providing large pictures (e.g. of a fingerprint, a diver, a bottle or simply wavelets). Glass is one of the dominant materials in the interiors as well, creating a sense of openness and allowing movement to become an integral part of the building’s character.
The lobby itself is equally dramatic with its transparent floor revealing the ruins of a medieval water tower a level below, serving as architectural contrast for the innovative atrium, where overhead glass suspension bridges hold sandblasted fingertips of the creators of the hotel. Also in the atrium, guests find three paintings (Break of Day, Firebird, Enthusiasm) of famous French painter Ms. Francoise Gilot – also known as a companion of Picasso.
In Lánchíd 19 **** hotel each room features a different creative installation inspired by the modern chairs, thus providing a unique design experience. Staff uniform follows latest fashion trends as designed by award-winning Hungarian group.
