A Night at the Opera - Our take on the Opera House meets luxury hotel experience
Sometimes we won’t settle for just another fun night out, when some nights call for a really unique experience. One to make the everydays feel more classy, with a touch of glamor, a dose of culture, and brings you that special “now here’s something we don’t do every week” vibe.
To max out what cultural and historic heritage Budapest has to offer, New York Palace Budapest offers its guests exactly that kind of experience.
In this article, we test this grand opportunity, and show all the added features that make this stay even more worthwhile.
A special offer for Anantara guests
There’s something singular about a hotel stay that goes well beyond comfy rooms and generous breakfasts. When the place has atmosphere, service is considerate, and program opportunities are tantalizing, it all adds up to be well remembered. Anantara New York Palace gives you just that combination: an iconic building, Budapest’s historical New York Café has lavish interiors, and the hotel’s elegant atmosphere hits you from the moment you arrive.
Not only does that include an opera pass, there are additional comfort perks, including the view from an exclusive balcony box.
This unique offer brings together Budapest’s historical glamor with an iconic cultural establishment, the Hungarian State Opera. We booked our tickets for a performance of Verdi’s Don Carlos – for a full, four-seater box – and the evening was beyond all our expectations.
Don Carlos from the balcony: a night to remember
As soon as you step inside the Opera House, its distinguished atmosphere hits you: velvet carpets and enormous chandeliers, gilded details, historical walls emanating elegance: everything suggests we’re approaching something special.
With its monumental set and brilliant cast, Don Carlos is a formidable experience from any angle, but the added comfort of your own space and getting up close amount to a real privilege. Verdi’s beautiful opera is full of emotion – and seeing it from an elevated point offers new perspectives. You get the full view of the singers’ mimicry and the tiny details of the props and set, even while feeling snug in your private little universe. It’s a social experience, and yet intimate – the combination makes it all the more special.
For details of this exclusive offer it’s best to ask the hotel concierge service directly: with reception there to help personalize the program to your needs, booking a date is quick and easy – and staff were very helpful and friendly throughout.
More than a hotel
Good news for those who might want to stay for some more pampering: Anantara has a range of exclusive programs on offer.
This latter option lets you try all the classics of Hungarian cuisine – such as goulash, lángos and strudel –, as well as a taste of assorted traditional spirits, including Unicum and selected pálinkas. You1ll gain a deeper understanding of Hungarian gastronomy, its traditions preserving the past while keeping up with contemporary trends.
These programs prove memorable to international as well as Hungarian guests, indeed for anyone looking for a really special night out. An experience that transforms a weekday into a real celebration – where glamor and culture join in unforgettable moments, that will go on to become cherished memories.
