Four Seasons Hotel Gresham PalacevsAria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace ranks significantly higher than Aria Hotel Budapest. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace ranks #1 in Budapest with praise from 18 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Show All Reviews
Szechenyi Istvan ter 5-6., Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $375/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious bedrooms and high quality service."
Concierge
"Location, location, location. Glamour, glamour, glamour."
Insight Guides
"The 179 rooms have a restrained elegance about them, and many have wonderful views over the Danube."
Fodor's
"It doesn't get much better than this: a centrally located, super-deluxe hotel in a museum-quality landmark with the prettiest views in town." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"After decades of neglect this magnificent building was restored and is now one of the finest in Central Europe."
Rough Guide
Star
"A magnificent restoration of this Budapest landmark has produced an unprecedented level of luxury in the city."
Star Service
"On the Pest bank of the Danube River, this property sits directly opposite the historic Chain Bridge in an unbeatable location." Full review
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Any room with a balcony (some of the Gresham and Superior rooms have them) will appeal to the photographer in you, but be sure to request one as they vary across all categories.
Gayot
"Directly in front of the Chain Bridge, which connects bustling big city Pest with the historic riches of Buda across the Danube, shines one of the world's grand hotels."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Once home to an insurance company, it’s "a must if you stay in Budapest."" Full review
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Be sure to ask for a high-level room for the best experience.
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Landmarked 179-room Art Nouveau masterpiece (gold mosaic towers; 19th-century stained-glass portraits; winter gardens) at the base of the Chain Bridge and a short walk from Vaci Street." Full review
Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
Hercegprimas utca 5, Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $328/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
The Telegraph
9.0
"The curtain is up on a new music-themed hotel in the shadow of St Stephen’s Basilica, whose rooftop bar could become the coolest place in Budapest for a cocktail." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Our favourite new hotel in Budapest, the Aria is a music-themed hostelry built around an old townhouse, with Jazz, Opera, Classical and Pop Wings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A central location, great style, and long list of perks make this an easy choice for a Budapest base." Full review
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Good sleep is a priority: Beds can be made as plush or firm as you want by removing the pillow top or adding foam, and specialty pillows, hypoallergenic blankets, night lights, eye masks and other accessories are available upon request.
Fodor's
"The public spaces are gorgeous, the spa is wonderful, the rooftop bar and restaurant are absolutely top-class and there's a real sense of fun." Full review
Independent
"At the Aria Hotel, music weaves itself into the concept with its themed rooms inspired by classical, jazz, modern, and opera"
Michelin Guide
"This is a proper luxury hotel, in a prime location in the heart of town, with views of St. Stephen’s Basilica. The rooms feature heaping pillow-top beds, swanky onyx bathrooms" Full review