Budapest Marriott Hotel
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Apaczai Csere Janos u. 4 Budapest, Hungary, 36-1-266-7000
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ALOHA EVERYONE ...THE SLOW HAND HERE...CHANGE OF PACE AND PLACE..BETTER/DIFFERENT WEATHER...LESS HUMID...DOWNRITE CHILLY...CHANGING ATTIRE...MAILED SUMMER HOME WITH GOODIES FROM THE PHRINGE THAT IS PHUKET...I STILL HAVE TO TELL OF BUDDY'S "SLIP-UP"...I'M GATHERING MY TEMPER AND WILL GIVE ALL THE SORDID DETAILS LATER...AND I WAS WORRIED ABOUT BEING HIT BY A 'LOCAL' CON ARTIST... WE'RE TAKING OUR TIME TODAY PLANNING THE STOP AND HOP BUS TOUR...ON AND OFF AS YOU LIKE AND GET A GOOD OVER OF BOTH ...
Budapest, Hungary icoffey
We are having a wonderful time still in Budappest. It is begining to get cold though and we are being reminded of how wonderful the weather is always at home. It has been really fun seeing all the cultural differences, and the magnificent buildings that are constantly being restored, with loving care to the orginal architecture. The food here is great, and is very familiar to me because my Mom fixed many of these dishes for my Dad, who was Hungarian. We met a wonderful couple that were here o...
Budapest, Hungary icoffey
We have had a wonderful time in Budapest. What a remarkable old city this is. It is being called the ¨New Prague¨and we can see why. The people were not nearly as nice as the Czechs, but we had fun none the less. We made a game out of how many smiles we could get from people everyday- I must tell you all that I Scored, the jewelry of all jewelry here in Budapest and i will be thrilled to show it to you all when I return. Scott was such a good sport to allow me to purchase this wonderful neckl...
Budapest, Hungary icoffey
Visitors to Budapest will quickly see how it has managed to blend several centuries of architectural and cultural heritage with all the innovations thrown at it by modern life. As finances permit historic buildings and monuments are gradually being renovated and restored, and if time is of the essence visitors would be well advised to make a plan in order to see as much as possible of this beautiful city. You will see buildings with crisp and clean marble facades right next to a building that...
Budapest, Hungary mcboc285
Hello Everyone, We arrived in Budapest with no issues on Sunday morning from Vienna. It was a very smooth and relaxing train ride (about 3 hrs) . We caught up on a few things, took a little nap, ate some chocolate croissants, etc. etc. When we arrived at the Budapest train station, the ever-ready Kelly had read that we should call to order a cab. We went outside the train station, made the call and no one came. Of course there were plenty of schiesters (spelling?) willing to take us. We made ...
Budapest, Hungary powerprimer
Hello Sorry I've not been fab at keeping it up-to-date but work has totally changed and everything has gone really strict. Typical! I've not been well all week....arrived 9pm Sunday night and i got bit by some sort of bloody bug at about 9.10pm...been back and forth to the medical centre because my feet ballooned into x3 their size and i swear to god i look like i've got elephantitis, wait til i get a chance to put the photos up. So I've eventually been given a steroid injection and antihista...
Budapest, Hungary sianwen
Arrived in Budapest from Ljubljana at 11am and passed through immigration. Got some local currency from the ATM at the airport and the took the airport shuttle bus to our hotel, Marriott Budapest.
After checking in and having a rest in the hotel we went out for lunch before catching the metro to Keleti Station to validate our rail pass. After waiting in line for ages we finally validated the pass and caught the metro back to the hotel.
Went out for dinner at 6.30pm and ate at a...
Arrived back in Budapest at 4.30pm, returned to hotel and rested before going to dinner at the nearby John Bull Pub which had good meals at reasonable prices.
Budapest, Hungary tyga
Got up at 9am, bought a day ticket for the metro and went to Keleti Station to reserve seats on the train to Bratislava on Friday. Caught the metro back to Vörösmarty Tér. and walked to the Chain Bridge. Crossed the bridge and caught the bus up to the castle as the funicular was not working due to maintenance. Stated our tour around the castle area at the Royal Palace with its views over the Danube down to the Houses of Parliament. Continued down past Szentháromság Tér to St.Matthias' Church ...
Budapest, Hungary tyga
Arrived back in Budapest from Esztergom at 5.30pm and went back to the hotel before going to dinner at the nearby John Bull Pub.
After dinner we went for a walk along the banks of the Danube to see the Castle, Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion and Houses of Parliament at night. Returned to the hotel to pack for our train trip to Bratislava then next morning.
Historical Traveler Reviews of Budapest Marriott Hotel
Nothing but Superlatives!
The Marriott sits on the Duna promenade, where, during the warmer months, there is a "Bier-Garten" set up where you can sit under the unbrella tables with a refreshing beverage and people-watch. Even in November, however, people stroll the promenade, just for the view, day and night. The lobby area is a comfortable hubbub of activity-with that pastry bar set out in the middle, every day, to tempt you to partake! A few days ago, there was a lovely Dobosh Torte, (a Hungarian specialty) fruit tarts, lemon tarts, plain and mulberry-flavored whipped cream, 6 or 7 other pastries-simply delectable!
Because the Marriott has been in Budapest for quite some time, one does not get the sense that this is just another sterile, impersonal international 5 star chain hotel (unlike the others I visited along the Duna promenade and elsewhere in the city). There are a lot of Hungarians who come to socialize and do business in the lobby bar-and the Marriott Sunday brunches are well-known for their excellent offerings. However, the Marriott breakfast buffet is one of the best I've encountered anywhere-with thick slices of freshly prepared whole salmon, (not paper-thin pieces of smoked salmon from a package) baked and served cold, fresh grilled sardines, Hungarian salami, grilled eggplant and zucchini, a bountiful selection of fruits, cheeses, pastries, rolls, juices, a daily omelet station, in addition to the usual steam table breakfast items. It's not cheap (it was included in my room rate) but it is very filling-it should last you until afternoon coffee and cake time at either the Marriott or in one of Budapest's many coffeehouses! (Kaffeehaz in Hungarian). If, however, on some days you want to go on the cheap, you can walk 50 feet across the street from the Marriott, where there is a lovely little deli/grocery store where you can buy all manner of drinks, freshly made sandwiches and great Hungarian wine to take back to sip from your balcony while enjoying the view or to store in the minibar (there's plenty of room for your items in the fridge).
Another thing that should be mentioned -you will most likely waste your money if you buy a Budapest card, or even a 3 day travel card, because, as I found out the hard way, the Marriott is within walking distance to practically everything-the Operahouse was but a very pleasant 15 min. walk along Budapest's grand avenue, Andrassy, and one can walk to the Gellert over the Elizabeth bridge (15 min.) and to Buda over the beautiful Chain Bridge (15-20)-all the main bridges have pedestrian walkways. Not to mention the fact that the Marriott is one street over from the Vaci Utca-Budapest's main pedestrian shopping area, and many other great restaurants and other shops.
Although I visited 4 or 5 of Budapest's other 5 star hotels, I can say definitively, that when I return to Budapest, I will only stay at the Marriott. The comments here about the concrete exterior did not affect me in any way-it has absolutely nothing to do with the hotel itself. I was always glad to return to my lovely room to relax after sightseeing and so appreciated the concierge and other staff's friendliness to me in my four days there. I can't over-emphasize how important it is when one is traveling alone to encounter friendly, smiling faces when you check in at a hotel. For me, it makes or breaks my overall impression of the facility-and the staff were unfailingly helpful, particularly the concierges, in procuring last minute opera tickets, and giving advice as to some great restaurants. The Budapest Marriott truly deserves nothing but superlatives!
Can't fault it!
While we stayed here by default we can't fault the service we received here and we can certainly recommend this hotel for a relaxing holiday - there are trendier, prettier, pricier hotels in Budapest but I would be surprised if they can offer guests a better quality of stay - or such a good view - and I would certainly choose to stay in a Marriot hotel in future.
Much better than led to believe
So what if the hotel is a bit of a concrete monolith, the Sofitel and Intercontinental are far worse with their darkened windows. At the time we booked the Marriott the rates offered here were 30% cheaper than Sofitel and Intercontinental (even their non-river view rooms were more expensive), so it was definitely good value for money and we really enjoyed our stay.
Amazing Budapest Views
If it hadn't been for the view from my balcony, I would have only given this hotel an average (3 star) rating. But the balcony made all the difference for me and our stay there was wonderful.
Recommend executive level
The extra cost of executive level is a bargain. The salon is a most comfortable place to have breakfast, drinks or coffee with snacks any time.
It's a two minute walk to the excellent trendy restaurant "Cyrano" and pastry shop Gerbaud.Go to the thermal baths : an unforgettable "wellness" experiece
Great views, breakfast, and all conveniences
Not bad for the price
Room with a view!!!
What I think makes this hotel superior to the other fine hotels in this city are the balconies that each room has. In the evenings you can enjoy a bottle of Hungarian wine on your balcony with a view of the lighted Buda Palace and the gothic church on the castle hill and in the morning you can have coffee watching the river activity. One cannot beat this view. In the other fine hotels the best you can do is press your nose to the glass windows. If a memorable view is important to you this is definitely the hotel to get.
The exterior of building is not the most attractive but the interior and rooms are quite nice. The service was friendly and efficient. If you have a car the parking fee is about $25 per day.
The one thing I don't like that most fine hotels don't have nowdays is coffee in the room. I prefer to buy local pastries and make my own coffee in the morning instead of having to pay room service $10 for a pot. To me this is nickle and diming customers. We did not eat the hotels food so I have no comment on this. In the evenings they have a lovely Hungarian gal who plays piano in the very spacious and cozy entrance.
Both my girlfriend and myself considered this hotel one of the best of our four country jaunt. You simply cannot beat the view it offers. As you relax on your balcony in the evening you will feel like you are in a palace of your own.
Great Service and a View!
The Marriott and its competitors
The Cons: Ugly concrete (socialist) box Dark, very eighties, worn and smelly interior Used-looking rooms
Conclusion:
Overall a big disappointment. Depressing atmosphere. Better choices (for less money in town).
Competitors in the same league: Sofitel, Intercontinental and Hilton: all represent socialist left-overs, no true five star hotels
Superior competitors: 1. Meridien (new hotel in an old building, very exclusive with a lot of old world character, good for a high-end weekend getaway, nice spa) 2. Kempinski (close competitor to the Meridien with a corporate feel) 3. Hilton WestEnd (attached to Budapest newest and biggest shopping mall, nice design elements)
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