The Ritz-Carlton, BudapestvsSofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest is the choice of most writers compared to Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest comes in at 87 with recommendations from 14 reviews like Fodor's, Concierge 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
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"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.