Recommended. Note: The underground station nearest to this hotel is currently closed. This means travel to the Pest side involves walking across the bridge (min 15 min), taking multiple public transport or paying for a cab. Hence if you are a tourist, you may find other accomodations more suitable unless your get a special deal on this 4* property.

Hotel is located in Buda direct on the Danube River. A high end property, check-in and general service was good. Decore is high style throughout. Rooms are modern, decent size and in general good condition. Bedding was good. Bathrooms are somewhat small, but high style and modern. Plenty of hot water/pressure. Our room was on the 1st floor facing the river. Despite the traffic outside, room noise was minimal. Note: Unless you're on the 3rd or 4th floor, views to the Parliment building are blocked by trees. Breakfast buffet was excellent with numerous hot and cold offerings. Hotel taxi was a fixed Hf 6500 and we were happy to pay, Mercedes cab was there at the appointed time and we encountered no problems.

Tips on Budapest.

Airport - an attended tourist cab stand is directly outside the arrivals hall and the costs Hf 5600 to most destinations in the inner city. The previously touted mini-van service while only Hf 2300 per person, is in un-airconditioned vans and we waited 30 minutes. My advice -- pay for a cab, save time and frustration.

Which side - The Buda side is clearly quiet and with the exception of the Castle area, not much to see, next time, we'd opt to stay in Pest and at any hotel near the Opera.

Restaurants - we visited all of the previously reviewed restaurants near this hotel in Buda. In general, we didn't like the appearance of any of them. Most of the restaurants appeared dirty, not many people or poorly dressed tourists. We ate at the Cafe Pierrot in the Castle district, food/service was excellent though it was pricey. The Goa (near the Opera) appeared excellent, but again, seemed frequented by tourists at higher prices. There is a wonderful pedisterian area near the Opera frequented by locals (the wait staff spoke great English) and we ate in high style in this area several times with wonderful and well priced meals. The new Cafe Noir et L'Or is near the Jewish district. While we didn't dine there, we stopped in at this high style restaurant, the manager gave us a nice tour and we regret not making the trip over for an evening.

Hint. The Castle District is overrun with tourists during the day. After dining at the Cafe Pierrot, still early evening, we enjoyed a wonderful walk in the area free of all crowds, cool summer night and wonderful illumination. Take a cab up one evening if you are not staying in the area.

Hint. The Pariment Building is widely touted as a must see. We got there at 9.40 for the 10 a.m. English tour and got tickets after waiting a short line. The tour consists of 4 rooms and upon exiting the tour, the line to GET tickets went down the street. Get there early. If you encounter a long line, you can safely skip this site, not worth waiting in a long line for.

very good hotel from start to finish. Great location, freindly and helpfull staff, room clean and well apointed, great views on Danube side, resturant and bar staff excellent. Would definetly visit again.

I stayed with two friends at the hotel a few weeks ago. We were able to check our luggage early and although the room was a few minutes late being ready, the staff was apologetic.

The room was very nice. The decor is a bit tacky in my opinion, but it is a themed hotel. The beds were comfortable, the room was spotless, and the view was impeccable. I stayed in a river view room. They are worth it.

The only complaint I have is that the A/C was not working very well in the room and was non-existent in the gym downstairs.

However the internet access was a nice plus and the bartender gave us some great recommendations for food and clubs. I personally liked the one bartender. The female was a little abrupt, but prompt and the other male bartender was a bit slovenly. However the clean cut guy was professional and helpful.

Check out Pampas for Argentinian steaks. It was great. We also enjoyed the Belgian place for dinner next to the hotel. Margaret Island was a lot of fun to go out at night. Cha Cha Cha had the best music and Moon Garden was a very expansive outdoor club.
Definitely rent bikes for a day on Margaret Island. It was the best way to see the city fast and a lot of fun. Also cheap. Skip the Gellert hotel except maybe just to say you went to their baths. The Szechenyi baths were much cleaner and friendlier staff.

This is without doubt one of the best locations for short stay in Budapest. Walk out the back door and up 5 mins of steep steps to the hilltop fortress of Buda.
Stroll out of the front door and walk 5 mins to the Chain bridge, and the city of Pest. Another 5 mins to the underground, buses etc.
The hotel is trendy, clean with excellent service, and a superb breakfast.
Highly recommended!!