122 result(s) for the grand budapest hotel
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
- getting around
It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.
Insider’s Guide: Garden of Philosophers in Budapest – Go for a Wander & Ponder
- 13 Jun 2023 6:50 AM
- getting around
Gellért Hill is best known for the hotel of the same name at the bottom, and the Statue of Lady Liberty at the top. Halfway up, however, is a lesser-known sight whose inspiration is nothing less than the common understanding of all world religions.
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 4, Part 9.
- 18 May 2023 11:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.
Thibaut Drege, Former General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Budapest
- 19 Apr 2023 12:28 PM
Strongly dedicated to Budapest and the Gresham Palace, Thibaut Drege builds on his global experience and the vast expertise of his team to ensure the worldwide community of sophisticated travellers discover what the city and the Hotel have to offer.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
- getting around
By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
This is How Orbán Rolls: HUF 5.5 Million Spent on Accommodation for One Night in Vienna
- 24 Mar 2023 8:29 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
After a long wait, we have finally received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how much the luxury trip of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his 40-person entourage to Vienna cost to the taxpayers last July. Although the Austrian capital is just a few hours’ drive from Budapest, Orbán and his delegation spent a night out for a brief meeting with the Austrian chancellor.
Interview 2: Arne Klehn, Former General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
- 14 Mar 2023 12:08 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
- getting around
It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.
Insider’s Guide: Garden of Philosophers in Budapest – Go for a Wander & Ponder
- 13 Jun 2023 6:50 AM
- getting around
Gellért Hill is best known for the hotel of the same name at the bottom, and the Statue of Lady Liberty at the top. Halfway up, however, is a lesser-known sight whose inspiration is nothing less than the common understanding of all world religions.
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 4, Part 9.
- 18 May 2023 11:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.
Thibaut Drege, Former General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Budapest
- 19 Apr 2023 12:28 PM
Strongly dedicated to Budapest and the Gresham Palace, Thibaut Drege builds on his global experience and the vast expertise of his team to ensure the worldwide community of sophisticated travellers discover what the city and the Hotel have to offer.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
- getting around
By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
This is How Orbán Rolls: HUF 5.5 Million Spent on Accommodation for One Night in Vienna
- 24 Mar 2023 8:29 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
After a long wait, we have finally received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs how much the luxury trip of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his 40-person entourage to Vienna cost to the taxpayers last July. Although the Austrian capital is just a few hours’ drive from Budapest, Orbán and his delegation spent a night out for a brief meeting with the Austrian chancellor.
Interview 2: Arne Klehn, Former General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
- 14 Mar 2023 12:08 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?