A new era in Hungarian tourism has begun with the grand opening of the Dorothea Hotel, which took place on 22 May 2024 in the heart of Budapest. Audi Hungary was the official partner of the event.

Dorothea Hotel, first of the Marriott Bonvoy Autograph Collection in Hungary, is located in three iconic historic buildings in the V. district. The hotel is named after Archduchess Dorothea, who brought significant cultural and economic development to monarchial Budapest in the 1800s. The hotel concept was conceived by BDPST Koncept and designed by the renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni and his firm Lissoni & Partners, harmoniously combining imposing historical elegance with sophisticated modernity.

The hotel’s grand opening event was inspired by the birth of the stars. The event, named High Light Night, was made unforgettable by a joint production of the world-famous Hungarian contemporary circus company, Recirquel, and the internationally acclaimed Ballet Company of Győr, with a breathtaking show performed by the companies’ dancers and artists in the impressive inner garden, home to the hotel’s restaurant.

The event was hosted by Pavilion Restaurant & Bar in the heart of the hotel, which offers a farm-to-table concept with a seasonal menu based on farm ingredients for hotel guests and more casual business lunch guests. Anton’s Bar & Deli, located on the hotel’s street frontage, serves French and Hungarian pastries based on classic French masterpieces and new wave coffee during the day, and innovative cocktails in the evening.

The Dorothea’s 216 rooms and suites fall into two design categories: contemporary and heritage. The contemporary rooms glow with shades of beige and orange, while the heritage rooms boast neo-Renaissance-style windows and local folk motifs. The hotel’s public spaces and rooms are decorated with the work of fashion photographer Zoltán Tombor, who drew inspiration from Hungarian cultural heritage, including 19th century portrait painting and the work of László Moholy-Nagy.