InterContinental Budapest, an IHG HotelvsEnsana Grand Margaret Island Hotel
Both InterContinental Budapest and Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Budapest scores marginally higher than Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget. InterContinental Budapest comes in at #15 in Budapest with endorsements from 8 reviews like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
InterContinental Budapest, an IHG Hotel
Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14, Budapest 1052, Hungary
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"A modern, open, and airy take on Biedermeier style that makes this hotel the top property in the capital city. Certainly the prime location doesn’t hurt." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This luxury hotel, situated close to Pest’s riverside promenade, offers a magnificent view across the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Rooms are enormous with wonderful bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler
90.2
""Centrally located" on the site of the former Portuguese embassy, the hotel overlooks the Chain Bridge and has "wonderful Danube views"." Full review
Star Service
"It is a popular meeting spot for local businesspeople, and the staff speaks multiple languages, which suits the international clientele well." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Has 402 air-conditioned rooms, a spa, a pool, a fitness center, restaurants, and enchanting Danube views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Classic five-star property on the banks of the Danube with an indoor pool and an alfresco restaurant." Full review
Fodor's
"Its days as the socialist-era Fórum Hotel now firmly consigned to the past, the InterContinental appeals to the modern business traveler." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The InterContinental has an enviable position – it’s on the doorstep of Váci utca, and if it sat any closer to the river it would be underwater." Full review
Ensana Grand Margaret Island Hotel
Margitsziget , 1138, Budapest, Hungary
From $158/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel on Margaret Island is linked by a tunnel to the Danubius Thermal Hotel, whose spa facilities guests at the Grand can use."
Rough Guide
"Both hotels are at the northern end of the island and provide a very wide range of spa facilities from mud spas to massages."
Star Service
"For elegant old-world style in a green oasis, Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget is a great choice." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel feels a bit dated all-around, but it does have some charms, such as spacious rooms, that go a long way toward helping you overlook the slightly tired bathrooms and bedspreads." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget is a historic hotel on Margaret Island... the fine-dining Szechenyi Restaurant serves elegant meals overlooking the park." Full review
Fodor's
"Guests have free admission to the thermal's well-equipped spa facilities, directly accessed by a heated, underground walkway." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This wellness hotel, located at the top end of Margaret Island, specialises in spa treatments, making use of the island's three natural thermal springs." Full review
Independent
"This grand hotel was one of Budapest’s first large hotels, and you’ll still feel the atmosphere of its 19th century past clinging to the style and decor"
Lonely Planet
"Constructed in the late 19th century, this comfortable (but not grand) and tranquil hotel has 164 rooms that boast all the mod cons." Full review