By Dian Hasan | October 15, 2009

The River Danube is forever etched in travelers’ minds as the quintessential European river. Countless songs, poems, and books have been inspired by her beauty. Meandering through quaint towns and magnificent cities alike, across several Central European Countries.

No river says Europe like Danube. And no city knows the Danube as well as Budapest.

The city’s latest boutique hotel – Lánchíd 19 - takes on this role graciously. Sitting on the banks of the magnificent river this intimate small hotel takes full advantage of the views across the historical city and Budapest’s historical landmark, the Széchenyi Lánchíd Chain Bridge.

Lánchíd 19 is situated on the Danube riverbank, a hundred meters from one of the symbols of Budapest Chain Bridge. Budapest city-centre is within a further hundred meters, the Castle is a ten-minute walk to the top of the Castle hill which emerges literally from the backyard Cafe of Lánchíd 19. The hotel is only 10 km from airport.

The architecture of Lánchíd 19 represent cutting-edge design from Hungary, a contemporary highlight in a neighbourhood of predominantly 19th century architecture. The architect and design team of Peter Sugar and Laszlo Benczor created very lovely atmosphere and changing colours of an innovative lighting design concept. The remains of a Roman water-tower in the basement is visible from the lobby through glass flooring.This detail gives the hotel its unique atmosphere.

Each room in Lánchà d 19 features a different layouts, increase by modern design chairs and objects, providing you with a unique design experience. Wireless internet access and a flatscreen internet-connected TV set are also condition for your enjoyment.

The Gallery Cafe and restaurant on the gallery floor opens onto the garden terrace and there’s a bar on the ground floor as well as an Outdoor Cafe. The hotel is well-prepared to host your business meetings, with a unique small conference room on the ground floor surrounded by medieval walls and the remains of the excavated water tower, as well as two larger rooms.