The 198-room Elizabeth Park Hotel Budapest, A Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, has announced it will undergo an extensive refurbishment program and re-launch in spring 2016 as The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest.As part of the refurbishment, new luxury suites will be added as well as the introduction of The Ritz-Carlton Club. New concepts will also be rolled out at the hotel’s dining venues.
“It is an honour to bring The Ritz-Carlton experience to Hungary at the heart of this vibrant capital city. We are looking forward to opening the newest European hotel in Budapest in 2016” said Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer.
With outstanding views across St Stephen’s Basilica in the heart of the city, The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest is only a short distance away from the business district and shopping areas. It is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a popular tourist destination known as “The City of Spas” with many natural thermal and medicinal springs.
“We are delighted to be partnering with the Ritz-Carlton for such an exquisite property to build on our unique portfolio of hotels. We are bringing together two of the best names in the business, both dedicated to offering world-class luxury and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the renewed property in early 2016,” said Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Al Habtoor Group, the hotel’s owner.
Editor’s note: an original version of this article was published in May 2015 and has since been updated.