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Byline: William Underhill
A monument to Budapest's late-19th-century heyday, the building has been lavishly restored by the Italian Boscolo chain after decades of neglect under communist rule. Originally no more than a cafe, the hyperornate edifice is now a landmark five-star venue.
^ Ambience: The pillared coffeehouse, opened in 1895, ranks among Budapest's architectural treasures: a theatrical, neo-baroque confection, enlivened with frescoes and swirling gilded columns. By contrast, the white and gold lobby, an airy courtyard with glass roof, is a model of modern restraint.
^ Restaurant: No need to worry about those starch-heavy Hungarian favorites. ...
Source: HighBeam Research, New York Palace Hotel Budapest.(Hotel review)