Al Habtoor Group acquires Le Méridien Budapest
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The Al Habtoor Group recently announced its acquisition of Le Méridien Budapest.
This is the first time the Al Habtoor Group has invested in Budapest and Khalaf Al Habtoor the Group’s Chairman said he was delighted with the acquisition.
The hotel is of historical importance as it is a restored building which dates back to the turn of the century and, it has a unique old-world charm combined with contemporary chic design. Le Méridien Budapest is a well-known landmark in Budapest.
This elegant hotel, which is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts under the Le Méridien brand, has 218 bedrooms. The ballroom can accommodate up to 210 guests; and seven boardrooms for conferences. The hotel offers a spa with an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam bath.
The two restaurants- ‘Le Bourbon’ and The Atrium have established reputations. ‘Le Bourbon’ has been awarded the ‘Best French Restaurant in Budapest’ title on a number of occasions. It offers a seasonal a la carte menu featuring quality French food with a Hungarian twist. The Atrium is famous for its homemade French patisseries.
This will be the 10th hotel in the Al Habtoor Group hotel portfolio. The company already owns three in Dubai t and four which are currently being built, as well as two in Beirut.