Pannónia Szálló Restoration Aims to Preserve Hungarian Architectural Heritage
The revival of an iconic piece of Hungarian architecture, the Pannónia Szálló, in Satu Mare (Szatmárnémeti) aims to incorporate modern values with architectural heritage.
The emblematic Pannónia Szálló found in Satu Mare (Szatmárnémeti), Romania, reminiscent of Hungary’s cultural heritage and Art Nouveau architecture, is being revived through an act of conservation-based renovation. While the ornate-looking hotel will be renovated to accommodate more modern necessities, the restoration also focuses on conserving its sheer elegance and historical architectural foundations.
The property, located in the Partium region of the former Austo-Hungarian Empire, was built in 1902 according to the plans of renowned architects Zoltán Bálint and Ferenc Jámbor.
The hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2025, will be owned by the Hotel & More Group, and operate under the Hotel Indigo brand, a branch of the internationally acclaimed InterContinental (IHG) Hotels & Resorts group.
Hotel Indigo has a number of hotels in touristic locations such as Bali, New York, and Hong Kong, which sets up the renovation of the Pannonia Szálló to be “...a truly impressive hotel of the highest international standards,” notes Balázs Klemm, owner of Hotel & More Group.
Another aspect of the renovation project is the cultural ties it will influence.
"The signing marks the beginning of a new partnership in Romania, and we are very proud to be renovating one of the country's most iconic hotels,” comments Klemm.
The ownership of Pannónia Szálló shifted to Central European Built Heritage Foundation (Közép-európai Épített Örökség Megőrző Alapítvány) in 2020, as the building was in a state of constant, and significant deterioration. According to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal, the foundation aims to protect Central European buildings not declared as monuments, yet which still hold cultural, architectural, or historical value. The Pannónia Szálló was a contender for this category due to its rich history, dating back through decades of Hungarian style and antiquity.
By conserving the building through renovation, there is hope that the value of Hungarian architecture and its contribution to the country’s heritage will be recognized for years to come, the press release notes.
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