Hungary Hotels

What makes the K+K so impressive is its blend of solid service, modern facilities and perfect setting. As the name implies, the hotel is located on a side street just across from the Opera. The neighborhood is charming with spacious tree-lined streets, imposing façades, the architectural gem of the Opera house, and one of the city's best coffeehouses a few steps away.

Part of a small Austrian chain, the K+K shares a number of trademark features; the most noticeable being the hyper-Habsburg yellow that fills the interiors. Once adjusted, you will find the décor to be quite pleasing. Leather and chrome couches set on bright Persian rugs fill the palm-fronded lobby and a large slab of decoratively cracked marble backs a walnut-veneered reception desk.

Hallways and rooms sport contemporary paintings: some good, some not so. The rooms have a vaguely Asian quality with rattan furniture and an emphasis on clean horizontal lines. Baths are sparkling white and beds comfortably firm. A long, sunny passageway connecting the front and rear of the buildings serves as the bar. An abundant breakfast is served in a cheery room off the lobby.