The Ritz-Carlton, BudapestvsFour Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace ranks significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace ranks #1 in Budapest with positive reviews from 18 reviews including Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest Show All Reviews
Erzsebet Ter 9-10, Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $395/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An imposing facade hides a classical Hungarian interior with cornicing and rug-covered wooden floors."
Concierge
"With excellent public transportation and top-notch pedestrian connections, this hotel... certainly makes a great base."
Fodor's
"Rooms in this entirely renovated, early-20th-century building... are decorated in the French Empire style and are both comfortable and plush."
Lonely Planet
"Le Meridien’s public areas and its 218 guestrooms spread over seven floors are dripping in brocade and French polished furniture – think royalty over rock star."
Travel + Leisure
"Just a five-minute stroll from the Danube, this five-star boutique hotel occupying the 1918 Adria Palace is within shouting distance of Budapest's most iconic sights." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in the centrally-located and tastefully renovated Adria Palace, Le Meridien Budapest is an elegantly furnished hotel, where attention to detail is evident."
Rough Guide
"It’s magnificently furnished throughout, with a pronounced French influence manifest in grand sofas, big chests and wall-length mirrors, and beautifully tiled marble bathrooms."
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are beautifully appointed with French classical decor in a navy and beige color scheme, luxurious fabrics, and mahogany furniture." Full review
Star Service
"The staff here is quick and eager to help. Guests who are more comfortable in smaller properties will be happier here than at the Kempinski." Full review
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Request a room on a high floor since the various room categories are spread across all levels.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened in 2016. Formerly The Elizabeth Park Hotel." Full review
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
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"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