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Sofitel Budapest Chain BridgevsHotel Gellert
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge is the choice of most professionals compared to Danubius Hotel Gellert. Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge is ranked #12 in Budapest with accolades from 9 publications such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Frommer's.
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Roosevelt ter 2., Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Modern hotel with a vast atrium, a stylish lobby-cum-lounge and a pretty terrace."
Frommer's "This is the only Sofitel in Hungary... rooms have been decorated with soft beige-on-beige designs and the beds have luxuriously huge pillows." Full review
Fodor's "The 10-story atrium... is impressive albeit not at all representative of the city it's in."
DK Eyewitness "Located close to the Danube, most of the Atrium’s rooms have terrific views of the Castle District and Pest."
Star Service "This hotel has a fresh modern appearance and top-notch service that puts it at the top of the second tier, just below the Four Seasons and Kempinski. This place outpaces the Marriott." Full review
Gayot "The interior design of this property exhibits contemporary architecture with splashes of dark browns and pinks with modern furniture and abstract floral arrangements."
OysterUpscale
"The 357-room, eight-story Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Hotel is an upscale property a block from the Danube River, within easy walking distance of nightlife, restaurants, and tourist sights." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Situated on the Pest side of Chain Bridge, right on the Danube River, the wonderful views are the biggest treat here." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Situated next to the Chain Bridge overlooking the Danube with staggering views of the Grand Palace, the primo city-center location of Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge might be its biggest selling point." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With a prime location near the River Danube, Hungarian Parliament, Hungarian Opera...this is a great option for its location and mid-level price point. Not to mention its luxury pool and spa." Full review
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Do not miss Terrasse Restaurant in the spectacular atrium for breakfast and lunch; the Budapest Bar for a break or to begin your night.
Hotel Gellert
Concierge
Insight Guides Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
Afar Magazine Oyster
Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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
