Imagine walking around Budapest and suddenly seeing the Statue of Liberty on the top of a building. We just had to go in. Commissioned by the New York Insurance Company, New York Palace was built according to the plans of some famous Hungarians and the building was opened on October 23, 1984. The ground floor became the most splendid part of the imposing palace. The majestic building was built in eclectic style relying on the Italian renaissance and baroque styles.
The Statue of Liberty in Budapest
We had a typical Hungarian lunch of Goulash Soup with beans. It was quite tasty however the beef was a tad on the tough side and a bit gristly. The lavish surroundings made up for the meal. The Hungarian wine was very good, but sadly the coffee was not. After Italy I guess I am spoiled for coffee. I was a bit surprised about this because in February 2001 the Italian Boscolo Group undertook the reconstruction of the legendary building and now run the hotel.
The beautiful fountain at the entrance
The new owners decided to re open the Cafe together with the renewed Palace.
The beautiful interior of the cafe
From Spring 2006 the New York opened and now welcomes guests in all it’s former splendour.
Part of the ceiling
If one clock is not enough
The entrance to the hotel
For sheer atmosphere, wonderful surroundings, friendly service and vibe, I can highly recommend The New York Palace and Cafe in Budapest.
The interior shots are wonderful!
By: Matt George on November 23, 2011
at 6:17 am
Thank you – it was spectacular
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 4:01 pm
Thank you – it was rather fabulous
By: Elizabeth Litzow on November 24, 2011
at 5:00 pm
I love it! This stuff makes me really homesick. But off to NY soon so that ought to fix what ails me. Thanks so much, Charlotte
By: The Daily Cure on November 23, 2011
at 6:29 am
Well it was just called The New York Cafe, it was actually in Budapest
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 4:02 pm
Amazing finishes. Shame the menu didn’t keep up.
By: Theresa Lauf on November 23, 2011
at 6:55 am
It didn’t really matter about the menu, the place was amazing
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 5:35 pm
Sounds lovely! And no doubt warmer than outside ….
By: Amanda Litzow on November 23, 2011
at 8:45 am
Yes it sure was warmer than outside. The wine and atmosphere made up for the not such good goulash.
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 5:36 pm
Good Grief! That’s a new building? I would never have guessed 🙂 Spectacular ceilings !
By: Joanna on November 23, 2011
at 9:35 am
Beautiful building! A pity that the Goulash, one of my favourite dishes, wasn’t very good. Just as you said, if the meat was not up to standards, it can ruin it. Or perhaps, they did not cook it enough. One of the secrets of a good goulash is to slow cook it for several hours and in this case you do not need a prime cut. Actually, the Crock-Pot is great for preparing it.
As for the coffee, we get spoiled in Italy.
Thank you for the lovely photos, Liz.
By: Mulino Dominillo on November 23, 2011
at 2:23 pm
We sure get spoiled for coffee. One of the other places we visited had a better goulash, but really its something you try once and move on!!!
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 5:38 pm
Hi Liz, great to see you last week in Bagni di Lucca and, more importantly, to know you are having a fab time. How cold is it??
Have finally set up my own wordpress, want to hear your thoughts when you have a moment! http://mrsoaroundtheworld.com
Speak soon! Ana O’Reilly
By: mrsoaroundtheworld on November 23, 2011
at 4:11 pm
I thought it was cold in Budapest, but this morning in Bratislava was -3 with a freezing fog – brrrrr,,,,,,Yes am really enjoying Eastern Europe.
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 5:40 pm
The boarding pass on iPhone/iPad is great ….. Qantas have had it for quite a while – how do I sign up for your blog?
By: Debra Kolkka on November 25, 2011
at 8:47 am
Wrong message – meant for Ana
Sent from my iPhone
By: Liz Litzow on November 25, 2011
at 9:15 pm
What a gorgeous interior; I think I could possibly forgive (just) bad coffee in such stunning suroundings.
By: Just Add Attitude on November 23, 2011
at 4:49 pm
Absolutely, it was gorgeous.
By: lizlitzow on November 23, 2011
at 5:40 pm