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The Cranley Report®: Andrassy Hotel
Andrassy Hotel, Budapest
Hotel Address
Andrássy Ut 111
H 1063 Budapest
Hungary
Contact Details
Telephone: +36 1 462 2118
Fax: +36 1 322 9445
E-mail
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Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Awards Won Nominated for Top 5 Star Hotel in Budapest by Budapest Week in 2006.
Hotel Opened
 1937
Refurbishment 2001.
Major refurbishment scheduled to take place in 2007/8.
Cranley Summary
The journey to the Andrássy Hotel takes you through some of the most elegant streets of Budapest. It is situated in the heart of the diplomatic district, close to the famous Heroes Square and City Park and just off Andrássy Boulevard. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the Opera House, major theatres and attractions and only thirty minutes (eighteen kilometres) by car from Budapest Airport (Ferihegy). The Andrássy Hotel has sixty-two guest rooms and seven suites, all spacious and warmly decorated in a French Provencal style, featuring complimentary wireless Internet access, king-size, queen-size or twin beds and stylish bathrooms many of which have jacuzzi baths. The Baraka Restaurant offers international cuisine mixing spices from different corners of the world and the bar of the Baraka Restaurant serves as the hotel's lounge bar. Meeting facilities are provided by one on-site meeting room and a choice of larger meeting rooms are available at Kogart House (an Art Gallery and Conference Centre located across the Andrassy avenue from the hotel). The hotel has a small Business Centre in the lobby.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Andrassy Hotel is located in the heart of the elegant diplomatic district on the Pest side of the Danube, near to the famous Heroes Square and City Park and just off Andrassy Boulevard. The hotel is a short distance from the Opera House major theatres and a large selection of restaurants and a 15 minute walk from the pedestrian shopping area and Danube River. Thirty minutes (18 kilometres) by car from Budapest Airport (Ferihegy).
Airports
Distance
 18 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi transfers.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 1 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi transfers.
Bus/tram services.
Hotel Layout
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Layout Description
This modern five storey hotel is in a quiet location just off the busy Andrássy Boulevard. The hotel building is rectangular in shape with turrets at each end creating an art deco look. The guest rooms are situated off both sides of a central corridor with most facing the residential street that the hotel fronts. The reception, Lounge Bar, Baraka Restaurant and Business Centre are all on the ground floor.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 Twenty-four hours.
Languages Spoken English, Hungarian, French, German, Romanian and Russian.
Payment Methods All major credit cards accepted.
Foreign Exchange Most major currencies can be exchanged at reception.
Taxis Arranged Hotel taxis or street taxis.
Tours Arranged Tours can be arranged by the Concierge.
Guest Relations Standard services.
Concierge Services
 Standard services.
Medical Facilities A doctor can be called out in emergencies. Call out time is approximately thirty minutes according to the hotel.
Parking Sixteen complimentary car parking spaces are available at the rear of the hotel.
Cranley Comment
The lobby of the Andrássy Hotel is dominated by four pillars covered with a glittering silver pattern. A small seating area with sofas and armchairs is immediately in front of the main entrance and the whole area is adorned with magnificent plants. The reception desk with its stylish orange colouring is to the right of the entrance. The two lifts are at the back of the lobby area and guests will find the entrance to the Baraka Restaurant adjacent to the lifts. The Business Centre is behind reception and the Silver Meeting Room is on the hotel's first floor. Kogart House, an Art Gallery and Conference Centre which is used for meetings and conferences is located just across the Andrassy Avenue from the hotel.
Shops & Amenities
Cranley Comment
There are no on-site shops at the Andrássy Hotel, however the hotel is approximately a twenty minute walk from the main shopping area of Andrássy Avenue. The hotel is well situated for guests to take advantage of Budapest's many shopping malls and famous department stores. The more traditional shopping of the pedestrian Vaci Street is just fifteen minutes walk away. It was the first street in Budapest to be pedestrianised, but it was one of the best places for shopping long before this change. The street was built in the 18th century but most houses date back to the 19th and early 20th century. Today it has a wide range of well known international stores as well as many specialist Hungarian shops.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 4
Total Rooms 69
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 35
Total Staff 50
Staff per Room 0.7
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Late check out subject to availability. An additional 50% is charged for late check out up until 18:00.
Smoking Rooms Two floors are designated as non-smoking floors.
Room Service A room service menu of starters, main dishes and desserts from the Bakara Restaurant is available daily from 07:00 to 22:30.
Laundry Service Laundry handed in before 09:00 will be returned by 16:00 on the same day. Laundry handed in after 09:00 will be returned by 16:00 the next day. A same day Express service is possible at a 50% surcharge.
Unique Features The Bauhaus architecture and stylish interior design of the hotel give the Andrássy Hotel a unique atmosphere. The hotel is located in a quiet residential district with landscaped gardens surrounding it and window boxes with geraniums adorn all the balconies. All the public areas in the Andrássy Hotel have exotic plant displays.
Cranley Comment
The Andrássy Hotel has sixty-two guest rooms and seven suites. Room options start with the Classic Room at 30/34 sqm and at the other end of the spectrum is the Ambassador Suite at 90sqm. All accommodation types are spacious and warmly decorated in a French Provencal style featuring air-conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access, safe, satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phones, voice-mail, mini-bar and en-suite bathrooms with a bath and shower.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Classic 13

2 Street
11 Parking

High speed Internet access
Cable/satellite television with pay movies
Direct-dial phone with voice mail
Minibar
Shower
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
In-room safe

2 Adults 30 to 34
Cranley Comment
Guests approach the Classic Rooms along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance doors lead into an elegant room, decorated in a French Provencal style with red and gold bedspreads and curtains, wrought iron tables and mirrors and arrangements of dried flowers completing the decor. The bedroom is carpeted and the bathroom tiled. All Classic Rooms have either a king-size or queen-size bed and a shower room with massage shower and wc. Two larger Classic Rooms have king-size beds, a bath, shower and balcony.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Superior 10

Street

As per Classic Rooms with the added benefit of:
Coffee table
Combined bath/shower
Balcony

 2 Adults 40
Cranley Comment
Guests approach the Superior Rooms along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance doors lead into an elegant room, decorated in a French Provencal style with red and gold bedspreads and curtains, wrought iron tables and mirrors and arrangements of dried flowers completing the decor. The bedroom is carpeted and the bathroom tiled. All Superior Rooms have a king-size bed and bathroom with bath, shower and wc.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe 39

Street

As per Superior Rooms with the added benefit of:
Additional space
An entrance hall with a wardrobe and safe

 2 Adults 50
Cranley Comment
Guests approach the Deluxe Rooms along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance doors lead into an elegant room, decorated in a French Provencal style with red and gold bedspreads and curtains, wrought iron tables and mirrors and arrangements of dried flowers completing the decor. The bedroom is carpeted and the bathroom tiled. Deluxe Rooms have either a king-size or twin beds. The bathroom has a raised bath, shower, large sink and wc.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Junior Suite 2

2 Street

As per Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of:
Entrance hall
Bathroom with jacuzzi
Bay window and balcony overlooking street

 2 Adults 60
Cranley Comment
Junior Suites are situated at the corners of the building and are approached along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance door leads into an elegant room, decorated in a French Provencal style with blue and cream bedspreads and curtains, wrought iron tables and mirrors and arrangements of dried flowers completing the decor. The bedroom is carpeted and the bathroom tiled. The bathroom is adjacent to the entrance hall and has a jacuzzi and the balcony is reached via the bathroom. The bedroom is forty-two square metres with a king-size bed and a feature bay window with views over the quiet residential streets surrounding the hotel.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Ambassador Suite 4

Street

As per Junior Suite with the added benefit of:
Lounge with sofabed and two armchairs
Coffee table in lounge
Balcony off lounge
Separate wc

 4 Adults 90
Cranley Comment
Ambassador Suites are situated at the corners of the building and are approached along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance door leads into an elegant lounge, decorated in a French Provencal style with a sofabed, two armchairs and coffee table. The window to the balcony is in the lounge area. The bedroom is carpeted and has blue and cream bedspreads and curtains and the bathroom is tiled. The bedroom has a king-size wrought iron four poster bed. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and shower and a separate wc.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Business Suite 1

Street

As per Ambassador Suite with the added benefit of:
Lounge with dining table and six chairs
Additional desk, phone, sofa and television in lounge

 2 Adults 90
Cranley Comment
The Business Suite is situated at the corner of the building and is approached along wide, bright corridors with deep blue carpeting. The pale wooden entrance door leads into an elegant lounge, decorated in a French Provencal style with a dining table and six chairs, sofa and coffee table. The window to the balcony is in the lounge area. The bedroom is carpeted and has blue and cream bedspreads and curtains and the bathroom is tiled. The bedroom has a king-size wrought iron four poster bed. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bath, shower and separate wc.
Restaurants & Cafés
  Baraka Restaurant  
     
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity 110 (of which 60 inside and 50 on the terrace)
Opening Times Breakfast
06:30 to 10:00 Monday to Friday
07:00 to 10:30 Saturday and Sunday

Lunch
12:00 to 14:30

Dinner
19:00 to 22:30
Dress Codes Smart casual.
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking restaurant. Smoking is allowed in the lobby lounge area.
Children’s Facilities No children's menu.
High chairs available.
Breakfast Options Buffet breakfast.
Cranley Comment
The Baraka Restaurant has its main entrance on Andrássy Boulevard and a side entrance just off the hotel lobby. The restaurant was designed by Gáal Eszter in an art deco style having been inspired by the Bauhaus architecture of the hotel building. The interior colours are all dark with black and purple chairs, silver and black columns and huge silver vases with flowers adorning the tables. There is a small private dining area for twelve diners as well as the option of al fresco dining in a secluded terrace garden when weather permits. The Baraka Restaurant offers a stylish menu of international cuisine mixing spices from different corners of the world.
Bars
Number of Bars
 1
Bar Comments
  Baraka Lounge Bar  
     
Bar Type Lounge Bar
Bar Capacity 20
Opening Times 19:00 to 00:00
Dress Codes Smart casual.
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking.
Admissions Policy No children allowed.
Cranley Comment
Situated on the ground floor just inside the entrance to the Baraka Restaurant and stylishly designed, the lounge area has comfortable sofas set around low tables and bar stools fronting the zinc and glass bar seating area. The Baraka Lounge Bar is non-smoking, however guests may smoke in the nearby lobby lounge if they wish.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Complimentary wireless Internet access in all areas of the hotel.
In-Room Services Complimentary wireless Internet access in all rooms.
Business Centre