Health, recreation and relaxation have always been major attractions of Hungary’s tourist industry. Budapest is one of the few capital cities with a surfeit of spa waters, and therapeutic soaking has been practiced here since Roman times. Reactivated under the Ottomans, Budapest’s bathing culture was developed in the early 20th century, when ornate bathhouses were built. Promoting the city as a spa destination, establishments such as the Gellért, the Széchenyi and, most recently, the Rudas, have all seen major modern

Christina Saull, owner and author of the blog My View From the Middle Seat, recently visited three of the Library Hotel Collection properties. Christina has been a long-time patron of our New York City hotels and we thoroughly enjoy having her as a guest. We are so thankful Christina was able to share her photos and honest insights on Hotel Giraffe, Aria Hotel Budapest, and her personal favorite, Library Hotel,  Join us in hearing about her latest adventures for this week’s #TravelTuesday! Hotel

Elisabetta Bertolini Visits the Library Hotel Collection Founder of the Italian lifestyle and travel blog Moda Fashion, Elisabetta Bertolini, stayed at the Casablanca Hotel in Times Square, the Hotel Elysee, and the beautiful Aria Hotel Budapest. We were so excited to  have Elisabetta who is a spectacular photographer stay in three of our beloved hotels and leave us with such beautiful images of her experience. Join us in learning more about Elisabetta and hearing about her recent trips from her

There are so many other things to spend on when you are on holiday!  At the Library Hotel Collection, our guests enjoy simple perks that have long been forgotten since the glamorous days of travel.  As our valued guest, you are welcome to enjoy all of the following amenities all included in your $25 per night Resort Fee Package!

Today’s #TravelTuesday #SocialMedia Spotlight is on Tesa Jurjasevic, a fashion and travel blogger based in Slovenia.  We are proud to call Tesa a fan of the Library Hotel Collection as documented by her recent Magnifique Blog posts about her visits to three of our properties, ARIA HOTEL BUDAPEST, LIBRARY HOTEL and HOTEL ELYSEE. Join us as we get to know Tesa and what she looks for to make the most of every travel moment. Library Hotel Collection: Tell us about yourself, how did your

Fashion Studio Magazine’s Eva Fydrych Visits Library Hotel Collection Eva Fydrych is the Founder and Art Director of the blog Fashion Studio. Eva is a model and  fashion enthusiast who began her modeling career in London and continued to be a full-time model in Asia. Her adventures in fashion started in Poland and she discovered a passion for travel along the way. We were honored by Eva’s post stay write ups after her visit to a few of our hotels in New York: STYLISH

The Christmas season in Budapest is truly the most beautiful and a delightful sensory experience of the year: full of colours, festive sounds, and enticing smells. From mid-November through December, the city comes to life as outdoor holiday markets pop-up throughout the town selling arts and crafts, unique locally-produced souvenirs, clothing and so much more. Even if you don’t plan to do much shopping, the atmosphere is fun and many markets offer fantastic seasonal foods and warm drinks. Here is our

Summer is all about kicking back and relaxing! For some that may involve sipping on a refreshing cocktail with the sun shining on your hair but for others, summer is also about savoring some delicious ice cream, or “fagylalt” in Hungarian. The city of Budapest is lucky enough to have numerous artisan ice cream parlors where you can taste some of the most mouthwatering gelatos or cool off with a delightful sorbet made from all fresh ingredients. Here’s our guide to the best ice

Now that voting is open for the 2016 Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, we want to reflect on some of the reasons we love the Library Hotel Collection. And we must say that when we think about why we love our hotels, a lot of reasons come to mind. But for now, here are our favorites:

We are ecstatic to have five of our six Library Hotel Collection properties ranked by TripAdvisor, (the world’s largest travel site), on their list of Travellers’ Choice Awards, where millions of guests reviews from around the work aid in finding “the very best of travel.” Congratulations and thank you to our hardworking associates at Aria Hotel Budapest (ranked in three categories), Casablanca Hotel NYC (ranked in two categories), Library Hotel NYC, Aria Hotel Prague and Hotel Giraffe NYC. It is an honor