London-based design firm twenty2degrees has completed the two-phase redevelopment of the Budapest Marriott Hotel. The updates aim to capture a sense of artistic provenance distinctive of the Hungarian capital throughout the hotel’s public and event spaces.
Located along the banks of the Danube River, the property heralds the arrival of guests with a new sculptural relief in the lobby paying homage to the building’s concrete façade. Modern interiors now include more communal elements like a central, freestanding bar lounge, while carpeting and décor honor the work of designer Marcel Breuer and artist Laszlo Moholy-Nagy in a variety of public spaces designated for individual relaxation, socializing, and check-in.
Spaces like the bustling Greatroom are also crafted to reflect the impact of the Bauhaus movement, opting for functionality over ornamentation and asymmetry over symmetry. Cubist forms abound throughout in tandem with Bauhaus-inspired curves and contemporary local artists. The Grand Budapest Ballroom is included among the hotel’s 17,000 square feet of versatile event venues as well.
