Once the opulent European headquarters of the New York Life Insurance Company, New York Palace (formerly Boscolo Budapest) seamlessly links 19th-century Budapest with the energetic, artistic city of today. You'll discover this cultural crossover at the legendary New York Café where, surrounded by Belle Epoque frescoes, the atmosphere feels intriguingly contemporary and creative. Around the Roman fountain, artists and writers still gather for coffee and inspiration. New York Palace's 185 deeply comfortable rooms and suites combine grandeur and charm, with eclectic period design updated with modern touches. As you would expect in a city built on mineral springs, there is an extensive spa, with imaginative treatments inspired by a variety of cultural traditions. Outside, the blue Danube courses through this exuberant city – and you'll find New York Palace an excellent and personable guide. This is the way to live the high life in the Hungarian capital.