Whether on the banks of the Vltava or on the shores of the Danube: Prague, Budapest, and Vienna were all built on the banks of significant rivers.
Ahoj, Servus
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Separated by three languages, united by more than 300 years of shared history: The Habsburg metropolises of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest form Europe’s Golden Triangle – and are the perfect destination for a city tour3! The top local addresses: the Andaz Prague, the Park Hyatt Vienna, and the Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest.
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“Prague never lets you go, this little lady has claws,” Franz Kafka once said
about his hometown. Those who want to see for themselves should get lost in the maze of the Old Town’s alleys until they eventually find themselves in front of the central Jan Hus Monument on the Old Town Square. Not only the heart
of the city beats in this 9,000 sqm square, but also one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world. Directed towards the town hall tower, visitors witness a unique spectacle every hour: the Fool meets the Miser, and the Skeleton with a death bell meets the Monk with a prayer book… Like on a grand stage, the elaborate figures perform – until a rooster’s crow brings their show to an end. Just a few minutes’ walk from this remarkable spectacle, the luxurious “Andaz Prague – a concept by Hyatt” lures visitors on Senovážné námˇestí – one of the most beautiful and central squares of the Czech capital – with medieval tales and myths: Inspiration for the iconic look of the house, opened in 2022 in the city’s former Sugar Palace, were the national epics of the beautiful princess Libuše, the Prague Golem, and a white lion, skillfully crafted from stucco, watching over all the bedheads. The 130 sqm Presidential Suite with a marble fireplace, panoramic bay window, and mighty sliding glass doors serves as the showpiece of the 5-star luxury retreat with a total of 148 timeless, elegant refuges. Oases of good taste – and literally so – are also the exclusive restaurant ZEM with its “Czech Avantgarde Bistronomy Cuisine” and the bar MEZ. A popular meeting spot during the day for a coffee between two meetings or a glass of champagne after shopping, it transforms into one of the trendiest hotspots and most beautiful salons in the city by night.
Built in 1912 in the Neoclassical style, the current Andaz Prague has also housed the Czech Parliament and the headquarters of the Postal Savings Bank. It has also appeared in the blockbuster “Mission: Impossible.”
The cocktails in the hotel bar MEZ are legendary and considered pure alchemy
At the hotel restaurant ZEM, modern interpretations of Bohemian cuisine meet Japanese Izakaya cuisine
The suites at Andaz Prague feature soaring ceilings, elegant design classics, and a light-filled ambiance.
On the Old Town Square, not only does the heart of the city beat, but also one of the oldest and most extraordinary astronomical clocks in the world.
Nomen est omen: Where “The Bank Brasserie & Bar” at the Park Hyatt Vienna is located today, money used to be deposited and withdrawn in the cash count.
Magnificent Building: The Park Hyatt Vienna boasts one of the most impressive neoclassical façades in Vienna.
Suite Dreaming with a view over one of Vienna’s most beautiful squares and fine
craftsmanship in one of the Park Suites of the Park Hyatt Vienna.
Simply heavenly: View over Vienna’s city center and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Schnitzels and palaces, art and coffee houses, Ferris wheel frenzy and Ringstraße splendor: There are many good reasons to visit Vienna. The renowned consulting agency Mercer, which has named the metropolis on the beautiful blue Danube the “most livable city in the world” for the eleventh time in a row, agrees. How best to conquer Austria’s capital, home to nearly two million residents? Waltzing from Stephansplatz over Graben to the Hofburg, for example! Or on a carriage ride past the State Opera and Volksgarten, originally built in the 1820s for the amusement of the nobility. Or perhaps indulging in a stroll through the Naschmarkt…? For fashion enthusiasts, there’s no bypassing the Golden Quarter. Surrounded by Viennese institutions like the “Schwarzen Kameel,” the iconic Cafe Korb, or the small but exquisite Viennese Watch Museum, the flagship stores of luxury labels line up from A as in Alexander McQUEEN to Z as in Zegna like pearls on a string. Moreover, the Park Hyatt Vienna, one of the city’s leading hotel addresses, is located in the immediate vicinity. Opened in 2014 after extensive renovations in the building of the former Länderbank, the “House on the Hof ” with its 143 rooms and suites delights both luxury travelers and locals. The “The Bank Brasserie & Bar,” housed in the splendid marble ambiance of the old cash hall, is considered by the strict Gault&Millau jurors not only one of the best but also one of the most beautiful restaurants in Vienna. No less spectacular is the Arany Spa with gym and gold-tiled 15-meter pool in the former vault room! Bathing in luxury?
If that’s not another good reason to visit Vienna…
The hotel’s own “Café Am Hof ” combines international flair with Viennese coffee house tradition
Landmark: The Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest impresses with its prime location and unique ambiance.
The two Presidential Suites have their own roof terraces with views of the city’s domes and church towers.
Timeless elegance meets luxurious furnishings and a historic ambiance
in the rooms and suites of the Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest.
With its 700 rooms, the Budapest Parliament building is considered the
largest in the world. In the foreground: the Chain Bridge.
“The best thing about Pest is the view of Buda,” says the Hungarian saying,
known for its paprika-hot humor. Is it true? To get a picture of both city parts at once, it’s best to take the funicular to Castle Hill and enjoy the view from the Fisherman’s Bastion over the Chain Bridge, Parliament building, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. On the way back to the actual center of the metropolis of 1.7 million, it’s worth making a detour to the historic Market Hall on the Danube bank, where gourmets can stock up on goose liver, Tokaji wine, and perhaps the most delicious salami sausages in the country. Those who prefer exquisite design to fine delicacies should visit Herend instead. Like nearly all luxury brands, the venerable Hungarian porcelain manufacturer also has its own boutique on the elegant Andrássy Avenue. Furthermore, the Hungarian State Opera, whose glamorous interior is adorned with hundreds of statues and paintings, as well as seven kilograms of pure gold, also resides on this grand street. However, the most beautiful stage in Budapest is provided by the Párisi Udvar Hotel. Part of “The Unbound Collection by Hyatt,” the hotel is centrally located near the Elisabeth Bridge and the major boulevards. Housed in a former Art Nouveau shopping arcade, it presents itself as the leading luxury hotel of the capital – an architectural gem with charming reminiscences of its history. The styling of the 130 palatial rooms, suites, and residences was overseen by local artist Agnes Toth, who with a light hand and great respect for the original designs, has successfully blended Moorish, Gothic, and Oriental influences harmoniously with elements of Hungarian Art Nouveau style. Dining is exceptional at the hotel’s own Párisi Passage Brasserie, where international classics and cleverly interpreted traditional dishes from the much-praised local cuisine are served all day. Also worth indulging in is the secret-recipe chocolate dessert at the Párisi Café. Whatever one chooses, under the magnificently decorated glass dome of the Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, one certainly feels a whole lot closer to heaven!