Four Seasons Hotel Gresham PalacevsHotel Gellert
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace ranks significantly better than Danubius Hotel Gellert. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace has a TripExpert Score of 96 with approval from 18 reviews including Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Star Service.
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
Hotel Gellert
Szent Gellert Ter 1, Budapest 1111, Hungary
From $56/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Relive the Austro-Hungarian empire in this truly palatial grand, reopened in 2003 by the Malta-based Libyan hotel group after a massive renovation."
Insight Guides
"Situated at the foot of Gellért Hill near the Liberty Bridge, this exuberantly designed hotel and bathing complex is the epitome of late Secessionist style."
Fodor's
"Rooms are spacious and come in all shapes and sizes (and prices)." Full review
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Request a refurbished one when you reserve for optimal comfort.
DK Eyewitness
"This legendary spa hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools. Treatments such as massages are available. Other facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a nightclub and banqueting halls."
Rough Guide
"There’s no escaping the magnificence of this Art Nouveau building, which also incorporates one of the city’s largest, most popular bath complexes."
Star Service
"The historic Hotel Gellert is on the riverfront road at the foot of Gellert Hill, facing the Szabadsag Bridge and central Pest across the river." Full review
Gayot
"Located at the foot of Gellert Hill on the Buda side, this posh hotel situated on the right side of Danube riverbank has seen many luminaries of the world."
Afar Magazine
"Everyone knows this is an ornate and luxurious experience but the highlight for me was the wavepool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Grand, historic, and full of character." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Buda’s grande dame is a 234-room four-star hotel with loads of character." Full review