Courtyard Budapest City Center $48 07/31
May 29, 2015, 11:57 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 24
I stayed at that hotel in 2013. Good hotel, everything "extra" will cost you. You get a couple of channels but have to pay for anything worthwhile like HBO. There is a daily fee for wifi, but it is usually free at any hotel in that part of the world.
The location is good and there is a tram and subway line right out front. Easily walkable to the train station.
Don't bother asking the front desk for restaurant recommendations. They will send you to a tourist trap restaurant - they likely get a kickback.
I remember paying significantly more than this rate, but I was there in August, which is probably the busiest time.
The location is good and there is a tram and subway line right out front. Easily walkable to the train station.
Don't bother asking the front desk for restaurant recommendations. They will send you to a tourist trap restaurant - they likely get a kickback.
I remember paying significantly more than this rate, but I was there in August, which is probably the busiest time.
May 29, 2015, 4:55 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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I stayed at that hotel in 2013. Good hotel, everything "extra" will cost you. You get a couple of channels but have to pay for anything worthwhile like HBO. There is a daily fee for wifi, but it is usually free at any hotel in that part of the world.
The location is good and there is a tram and subway line right out front. Easily walkable to the train station.
Don't bother asking the front desk for restaurant recommendations. They will send you to a tourist trap restaurant - they likely get a kickback.
I remember paying significantly more than this rate, but I was there in August, which is probably the busiest time.
The location is good and there is a tram and subway line right out front. Easily walkable to the train station.
Don't bother asking the front desk for restaurant recommendations. They will send you to a tourist trap restaurant - they likely get a kickback.
I remember paying significantly more than this rate, but I was there in August, which is probably the busiest time.
I stayed here in November and found the hotel a great value.
May 30, 2015, 6:07 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Budapest
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 178
Hey,
I live in Budapest and just wanted to mention that this hotel is located above a somewhat rough and notorious transport hub; the windows have been insulated so I don't think noise filters up to the rooms but you should be aware that you'll be in a very "urban" location. They also tend to distribute free meals here in the afternoon so there will be an unusually large number of homeless/alcoholics/riff-raff milling around the area.
Still, the major tram line, buses, and the metro all make this a good location for exploring the city, just watch yourself - not only at night.
Also, I like hotels attached to malls and this one is located directly above one; the sushi restaurant on the ground floor is quite good, actually...
Oh - and - also - when they opened, they offered a business lunch deal which was quite good value. This was maybe 5 years or so ago but it was reasonably priced and the food was quite good. It was popular with businesspeople in the area, moreso than tourists or guests. May be worth checking out.
I live in Budapest and just wanted to mention that this hotel is located above a somewhat rough and notorious transport hub; the windows have been insulated so I don't think noise filters up to the rooms but you should be aware that you'll be in a very "urban" location. They also tend to distribute free meals here in the afternoon so there will be an unusually large number of homeless/alcoholics/riff-raff milling around the area.
Still, the major tram line, buses, and the metro all make this a good location for exploring the city, just watch yourself - not only at night.
Also, I like hotels attached to malls and this one is located directly above one; the sushi restaurant on the ground floor is quite good, actually...
Oh - and - also - when they opened, they offered a business lunch deal which was quite good value. This was maybe 5 years or so ago but it was reasonably priced and the food was quite good. It was popular with businesspeople in the area, moreso than tourists or guests. May be worth checking out.
May 31, 2015, 2:31 am
#8
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Location: London
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The hotel itself is OK, but location-wise the only good thing to say is that transport links are good (metro is more or less underneath the place). It's also close to the East Rail Station (trains to Vienna), but the area is kind of depressing and decidedly sketchy. Pest can lurch suddenly from scenic through grand and chic into shabby and rundown.
The big Marriot, on the Danube, right in the heart of the city can be $100 or so via some OTA (hotelclick is good). If you have the cash, it might be worth the upgrade.
If you value hotels attached to malls, the Hilton West End sometimes has very good rates, though mainly at weekends and in high summer. It's much closer to the parts of the city tourists might be interested in - and the mall is (probably) the best Budapest offers.
The big Marriot, on the Danube, right in the heart of the city can be $100 or so via some OTA (hotelclick is good). If you have the cash, it might be worth the upgrade.
If you value hotels attached to malls, the Hilton West End sometimes has very good rates, though mainly at weekends and in high summer. It's much closer to the parts of the city tourists might be interested in - and the mall is (probably) the best Budapest offers.
Sep 6, 2017, 5:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NYC
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Posts: 90
Just got back from a trip to Europe where we stayed here. Decent, clean place in a central location in Pest. That location is the biggest selling point. It's not on the Danube so there aren't views but there are many great restaurants within walking distance and the Danube itself is only a 20 min hike. The metro is right downstairs which can take you to Parliament or to Buda and the trams and buses can take you wherever you need to go. Room was clean and the staff is friendly. Housekeeping didn't make up our room one morning which was weird but whatever. We booked with Marriott points transferred from SPG 60,000 Marriott points total for 5 nights. Felt like fair value.