WHERE TO STAY IN HUNGARY 391Radisson SAS Béke h 0 S ÷ z 7
Teréz körút 43, 1067 Tel (01) 889 3900 Fax (01) 889 3915 Rooms 247 Map D2
Recently restored, this fine hotel has a beautiful façade with striking mosaics. All rooms are equipped with high-
speed Internet access and satellite TV. The hotel’s restaurants serve European and local delicacies while the Zsolnay
Café offers the chance to sip tea and coffee from stunning Zsolnay porcelain. http://www.danubiusgroup.com/beke
Four Seasons Gresham Palace h 0 S ÷ z 7
Roosevelt tér 5–6, 1051 Tel (01) 268 6000 Fax (01) 268 5000 Rooms 179 Map C3
Derelict for more than 50 years, the Gresham Palace has now been fully restored to count itself among the best
hotels in Central Europe. The lobby is a tourist attraction in itself and the hotel’s restaurants are among the city’s
finest. Service is also excellent. http://www.fourseasons.com
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge h 0 S ÷ z 7
Roosevelt tér 2, 1051 Tel (01) 266 1234 Fax (01) 266 9101 Rooms 349 Map C3
Located close to the Danube, most of the Sofitel’s rooms have terrific views of Vár and the Pest skyline. Rooms
are decorated in warm colours and have flat-screen TVs. The hotel’s stylish restaurants serve international and
Hungarian cuisine. Souvenir boutiques and the Las Vegas Casino are on the ground floor. http://www.sofitel.com
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal h 0 S ÷ å z 7
Erzsébet krt 43–49, 1073 Tel (01) 479 4000 Fax (01) 479 4333 Rooms 414 Map E3
Behind its distinguished façade, the former Grand Hotel Royal has been transformed into the modern and elegant
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal. The lobby is exquisite, setting the tone for the stunning and luxurious guest rooms, all
of which are furnished in mahogany. http://www.corinthiahotels.com
Hilton h 0 S ÷ z 7
Hess Andrástér 1–3, 1014 Tel (01) 889 6600 Fax (01) 889 6644 Rooms 322 Map B2
Housed in a building incorporating parts of a Gothic church and a Jesuit monastery, the Hilton is one of the most
luxurious hotels in Budapest. Located in the heart of Vár, with magnificent views over the Danube and the Pest
cityscape, the high prices are more than justified. http://www.budapest.hilton.com
Kempinski Corvinus h 0 S ÷ z 7
Erzsébet tér 7–8, 1051 Tel (01) 429 3777 Fax (01) 429 4777 Rooms 369 Map D3
This exclusive hotel often welcomes heads of state and other notable personalities. The spacious and luxuriously
furnished rooms are relaxing, providing a perfect mix of tradition and modernity. It has excellent fitness facilities,
a pool, two restaurants and a pub. http://www.kempinski-budapest.com
Le Meridien Budapest h 0 S ÷ z 7
Erzsébet tér 9–10, 1050 Tel (01) 429 5500 Fax (01) 429 5555 Rooms 218 Map D3
Housed in the centrally located and tastefully renovated Adria Palace, Le Meridien is an elegantly furnished hotel,
with even its standard rooms larger than most rooms in the city. The fitness centre is one of Budapest’s best,
complete with a plunge-pool and Jacuzzi. http://www.budapest.lemeridien.com
FURTHER AFIELD City Hotel Ring h z 7
Szent István körút 22, 1137 Tel (01) 340 5450 Fax (01) 340 4884 Rooms 39
Located a few minutes from the Parliament (see pp80–81), the charming City Hotel Ring provides clean rooms
decorated in neutral shades at reasonable rates. Although the hotel does not have a restaurant, it does have a
cheerful breakfast room. http://www.taverna.hu
FURTHER AFIELD Mercure Budapest City Center h 0 å z 7
Váci út 20, 1052 Tel (01) 485 3100 Fax (01) 485 3111 Rooms 230
The delightful Mercure Budapest city centre offers elegant rooms amidst the noise and bustle of the busy
commercial district. All suites come equipped with Jacuzzis and saunas. The hotel’s café, on the ground floor,
is famous for its pastries. http://www.accorhotels.com
FURTHER AFIELD Mercure Nemzeti 0 z 7
József körút 4, 1088 Tel (01) 477 2000 Fax (01) 477 2001 Rooms 76
Built at the end of the 19th century, this wonderful Art Deco-style hotel features a magnificent grand staircase.
The rooms are comfortable, with those facing the courtyard particularly pleasant. The Art Nouveau-style restaurant
offers delicious food. http://www.accorhotels.com
FURTHER AFIELD Andrássy Hotel h 0 z 7
Andrássy út 111, 1063 Tel (01) 462 2100 Fax (01) 322 9445 Rooms 69
Elegance and charm dominate this boutique hotel. Built in Bauhaus style, it provides beautiful Mediterranean-style
rooms and an excellent restaurant. Located on one of the most prestigious streets in Budapest, several luxury shops,
cafés and historical monuments are nearby. http://www.andrassyhotel.com
FURTHER AFIELD Hilton Budapest WestEnd h 0 ÷ z 7
Váci út 1–3 (inside WestEnd City Centre), 1069 Tel (01) 288 5500 Fax (01) 288 5588 Rooms 230
Situated next to the WestEnd shopping centre, the Hilton Budapest has a charming rooftop garden with the usual
Hilton mix of modernity, efficiency, class and outstanding service. Facilities include wireless Internet access.
http://www.hilton.co.uk/budapestwestend
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