Castle - Castle Hotel, Szilvasvarad
Historical background
The history of the Castle of Szilvásvárad was determined by three noble families. In 1666 the worthy waradi manor was given to Lord Keglevich and his family as a feudal tenure. The forerunner of the castle could apparently be bound to Lord Béla Keglevich, according to the plans of Miklós Ybl. The Kegleviches occupied the castle for almost 230 years, until 1894, when it became the possession of the Erdődy family for a short period. Later, when the castle occupation passed to the Pallavicini family, it got to be renovated according to neo-barock style. The Pallavicinies remained owners of the castle up to 1944.
Following WWII, the castle functioned for many years as state-owned SZOT-camping. The latest significant renovation of the castle took place in 1981, for the world championship of coach-driving that was held in Szilvásvárad. After the new regime assumed power, the castle became part of Hunguest Hotels, as did many other former SZOT-camping sites, and up until 2005, it had been working within this framework as a two-star hotel.
LA CONTESSA CASTLE HOTEL****
Our honored guests enter a spacious Lobby first, equipped by comfortable, luxurious sofas, accompanied by beautifully embroidered drapes and crystal chandeliers. Directly from the Lobby, our guests can get to the elegant a la carte Erzsebet restaurant. The main stairway, with its glistening 5-meter Swarovski chandelier, can be approached from both rooms. The ground floor gives place to the Salon – the place designated for smoking and two smaller conference halls. From the ground floor hall you can admire the Ceremonial yard adorned by magnificent roses. Restaurant Cyrano, offering the feeling of an English pub, is situated close to the wellness division, and is a perfect place for both young and old alike.
The upper floors and the garret give place to guest suites only.
