Intercontinental Budapest

The InterContinental Budapest is situated on the Pest side of the city overlooking the Danube, approximately 15 miles from Ferihegy Airport. Local attractions include the House of Parliament, Jewish Museum, Central Market, Mattias Church, and Margit Island.

Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, babysitting, beauty salon, concierge, laundry/dry cleaning, florist, currency exchange, gift shop, newsstand, guest laundry, room service, onsite parking (fee), safe deposit box, secretarial services, shoeshine, fax/photocopying services, and business center. Guests may also enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. The hotel also features a large conference center and ballroom, capable of hosting events with 1,000 guests, and equipped with moveable partitions and audio/video technology. Onsite drinks and dining are available at the Corso Restaurant and Corso Bar.

Guest rooms feature bathrobes, satellite/cable TVs, coffeemakers, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, in-room movies, in-room safes, individual climate controls, mini-bars, dual-line telephones, voicemail, bathroom scales, sofa beds, and work desks with lamps.
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Intercontinental Budapest Property Information:

Rooms: 380
Floors: 9

Intercontinental Budapest Service

Pets allowed
Car rental desk
Family rooms
Fitness facility
Swimming pool
Wheel chair access
Luxury
Spa
Conventions
Luxury
Dry cleaning
Data port
Nonsmoking
Meeting room
Dining
Business center
Tennis court

Intercontinental Budapest Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1400
Check-Out: 1200

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Budapest Events & Entertainment

Budapest Spring Festival
Second week to end of March
Pulling together the best in classical music, opera, and folk performances, this festival is the largest of its kind in Hungary. For further information contact: 1081 Budapest, Rákóczi út 65. VI. 66, Tel: (36-1) 210-2795, 133-2337

March 15 (Public Holiday)
On this day, 1848, Sándor Pétõfi recited the Nemzeti Dal (national song) in front of Budapest's National Museum. This event is generally regarded as the spark leading to the revolution against Habsburg Austria. Flags fly throughout the country.

Easter
This holiday begins innocently enough, with eggs and traditional costumes. Things can get wild, however, when the pagan fertility custom of locsolkodas is practiced, during which men repeatedly spray women with perfume in return for a shot of apricot brandy with each application.

May Day
1 May
May Day used to mark International Labor Day in a rather stoic way. The current non-political celebrations are more festive and center upon activities in the city park of Népliget and on Margit Island.

Buda Castle Fun Day: International Children's Day
Last weekend of May
For further information contact: the Budapest Magyar Kultúra Alapítvány, (The Hungarian Culture Foundation), 1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 6, Tel: (36-1) 355-0122.

WOMUFE (World Music Festival)
July
This ever-changing program of cultural music brings together creative and innovative artists from all over the world. The list of performers is usually released in April

Pepsi Sziget (Island) Festival
Mid August
This fesitival was first held in 1993, with over 40,000 people attending the week of music and entertainment. Pepsi and MTV teamed up to present the hottest groups of the day, such as David Bowie, the Asian Dub Foundation, Goldie, Chumbawumba and the Prodigy. In 1999, 170,000 people attended the event, and it continues to grow. For further information contact: Óbudai-sziget Sziget Kulturális Menedzseriroda Kft, ('Island' Cultural Management Office Co.), 1117 Budapest, Orlay u. 5-7, Tel: (36-1) 372-0650.

Budafest Summer Opera and Ballet Festival
August
Budapest traditionally holds its concert season between September and June, but August is the best time to see some world-class opera and ballet during Budafest. Both Hungarian and foreign acts converge in the Opera Houseto perform for locals and tourists holding insanely low-priced tickets. For further information contact: V.I.P. ARTS Management, 1065 Budapest, Hajós u. 13-15, Tel: (36-1) 302-4290

St.Stephen's Day
20 August
Magyars celebrate their patron saint (Szent István), who was coronated on this day in 1000AD, thereby establishing the Magyar State. The city hosts numerous events, including folk dancing on Castle Hill, and a fireworks display on Gellért Hill.

Budapest Destination Overview

Budapest is a thriving city of over two million people. Budapest and Vienna were twin capitals of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, making it much easier to understand the stunning architecture that fills the city. The numerous sights can occupy travelers for weeks. The most prominent structure on the skyline is the castle, which easily provides a full day of exploration. A trip through the district of Watertown takes one back in time to gas-lit streets and asymmetrical houses.

The numerous bathhouses and natural spas soothe and relax their patrons. The National Opera house performances are sell-outs, and can be counted among the world's best. Budapest has a vibrancy and vitality that never slows. Café owners do everything in their power to overcome the language barrier, including parading each bottle of wine past your table. As people casually wander along the sidewalks, delightful jazz seeps forth from back alleys.

Bars maintain a friendly atmosphere and nightclubs close well after sunrise. Western fashion and brand names are attacking the main boulevards, but Budapest shopping still remains a terrific bargain and an undiscovered secret. Duck down the smaller streets to discover the numerous cafés serving exotic dishes for a few dollars. Yes, Budapest offers a fantastic deal for the foreigner. Budapest is awaiting your discovery.