Beyond the Boardroom: Business Travel at Kimpton BEM Budapest

Hungary is emerging as a growing European start-up destination, with more than 9,500 start-ups established across the country, according to Tracxn. More than 2,300 founders have gone on to build companies that have collectively raised over $8.51 billion in venture capital and private equity. 

At the centre of this growth is Budapest, where rising foreign investment and an expanding start-up sector are helping to establish the city as an important business hub in Central Europe. As more companies and corporate travellers head to the Hungarian capital, demand is also growing for flexible meeting spaces and business-focused accommodation. 

Kimpton BEM Budapest is ready to meet the rising demand of business travellers in Budapest with eight event rooms covering a total of 895m2. The hotel’s largest space can accommodate up to 200 guests, while six breakout rooms are available for smaller meetings, workshops and private events. The spaces can be used for conferences, company gatherings, business meetings and private dinners. 

Set within a restored 19th-century mansion on the Buda side of the Danube, the hotel has 127 rooms, including eight suites, allowing delegates to stay at the same property as their event. Designed by Marcel Wanders, the interiors feature references to Hungarian folklore and local craftsmanship. 

Kimpton BEM Budapest encourages business guests to extend their stay beyond their meetings and make the most of their time in the city. The hotel’s location provides easy access to Budapest’s historic sights, thermal baths and dining scene, with Buda Castle just a 30-minute walk away.

Back at the hotel, guests can unwind in the intimate wellness area, which features a spacious hot tub, steam room, sauna and invigorating ice shower. Open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the space is designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests can also choose from a curated menu of in-room massage treatments targeting areas such as the head and scalp, face, back or feet.

In the evening, they can enjoy dinner at the hotel’s flagship restaurant, AGOS, followed by drinks at Bar HUSO or FENNEN Sky Bar.

The hotel is also well connected, with Budapest Airport just a 35-minute drive away and Budapest-Keleti, the city’s main railway station, around 18 minutes by car or 25 minutes by tram. 

Meeting Technology and Business Services

The hotel’s event spaces include high-speed Wi-Fi and built-in audiovisual equipment, including 

• Built-in Panasonic 20,000 ANSI WUXGA Projector
• 98″ 4K UHD Professional Screens
• Ceiling-Mounted Motorized Projector Screen Measuring 400×225 cm
• Built-in Audic Premium Loudspeakers

Business services include access to computers, printers, and copying facilities, as well as post, parcel, and overnight delivery or collection services. 

Event equipment such as directional signs, sustainable whiteboards, markers, name cards, notepads, and recycled plant-a-flower specials can also be provided. 

Waste Reduction initiatives 

Kimpton BEM Budapest has introduced a number of initiatives to reduce waste and energy use during meetings and events. 

Digital sales agreements and event materials are used where possible to reduce printing, while digital signing supports wayfinding throughout the hotel. 

Water is provided through refill stations, pitchers, and glassware. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting are reduced during periods of low occupancy, including setup, event breaks, and overnight.

Meeting rooms are also set up without single-use items such as notepads, pens, coasters and flipcharts as standard. These remain available upon request. 

Food and Beverage

The hotel’s events team and chefs can create menus for meetings, conferences, receptions and private dinners. 

Banquet menus can include locally sourced and plant-based dishes, while reusable plates, utensils, glassware, menus, and food labels are used to reduce single-use waste.

The hotel also follows a food waste reduction action plan across its banquet operations. Guests can also dine at the hotel’s restaurant and bars, including AGOS, which has been awarded two toques by Gault &Milau and is listed among Hungary’s Top 35 Restaurants. 

IHG® Business Edge

IHG’s new global program, IHG® Business Edge, is designed specifically for small & medium enterprises. The program offers:

• A discount up to 15%
• An automatic IHG Rewards Club Gold upgrade after your next IHG Business Edge stay
• A robust portal to track your account spend and more

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Editors notes

About Kimpton BEM Budapest

The opening of Kimpton BEM Budapest in September 2024 marked Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ first boutique luxury hotel in Hungary and their first property in Eastern Europe. Set within a restored 19th-century mansion on the Buda side of the Danube, the 127-room property – including 8 suites – has been designed by Dutch visionary Marcel Wanders (one of just ten fortunate hotels he’s designed in the last two decades of his career, with Kimpton BEM Budapest being his final project). The hotel’s interiors draw inspiration from Hungarian folklore and yet are contemporary in design, with features ranging from upside-down egg-shaped reception desks to a glass atrium showcasing a golden stag. Kimpton BEM Budapest offers views across the river to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and places guests within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed Castle District, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Budapest’s famed bathing culture. Three inventive dining concepts form part of the experience, underpinned by a strong sustainability ethos that incorporates energy-efficient systems, waste reduction measures, and a commitment to local sourcing. Their restaurant AGOS has been awarded two Toques by Gault&Millau, and is amongst the Top 35 Restaurants in Hungary. Wellness is also central to the hotel, with a tranquil spa and treatments influenced by the city’s thermal history and heritage. 

As part of IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneer program, Kimpton BEM Budapest leads the way in sustainable hospitality with energy-efficient systems, eco-certified suppliers, and a deep commitment to local sourcing and environmental responsibility. They have also been awarded One MICHELIN Key in 2025 and have been chosen as Tripadvisor’s number one Luxury Hotel in Hungary. 

Rates at Kimpton BEM Budapest start from € 200 per night. The rate is based on double occupancy. 

UK Press Enquiries:

Charlotte Williams, Elinor Fresson, and Magda Maslanka at Lemongrass Travel PR

E: KimptonBEMBudapest@lemongrassmarketing.com

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