Club Carlson - Budapest - which hotel?

I am planning a trip to Budapest. Which Radssion is better?
Radisson Blu Beke or art'otel?

Anyone tried both?

why not have a look at the forum, before you ask some questiojn (which is already awnsered..)

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/club-carlson/1368063-please-post-your-club-carlson-elite-experiences-2.html

I am planning a trip to Budapest. Which Radssion is better?
Radisson Blu Beke or art'otel?

Anyone tried both?

Mostly while the other post contains invaluable information on the properties themselves, I must add one very important point: the location of the hotels. If you plan to travel within the city (or to the city from the airport or v.v) using public transport, than there is no better location than the Raddison Blu Béke. If you are after some nice view over the Danube, definitely choose the art'otel.

(I've only personally stayed in the Radisson Blu Béke, it is indeed a nice property.)

I'm CC gold. Based on the Gold upgrade thread it looks like Elites are treated very well at the Radisson.

This hotel is now only 9,000 points for a standard room award and only 13,500 points for a premium business class room award - including breakfast.

Is it worth spending the extra 4,500 points/night or should I try my luck and hope for an upgrade. Since 4,500 points are not worth much I figured I'd take the business class award but wanted to post here and see what recent experiences people have had.

Thanks!

The Art'otel is lovely if you can get a room over Danube with the view of the Parliament. I just sat on the room balcony drinking beer...