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Danubius Hotel Gellert
Old Meets New

About.com Rating 3

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

This landmark hotel has hosted visitors to Budapest for over 80 years. The Art Nouvea-style accommodations remind guests of Hungary’s past while offering contemporary services.

Decor and Service

Guests have mixed views about this hotel. While most agree that the Art Nouveau interior is lovely, they feel that overall updates are needed in order to make their stay at this hotel completely comfortable. Renovations are ongoing, so there is an attempt being made to improve the quality of the hotel, but undoubtedly reminders of Communist-era Hungary remain.

Service is friendly and personal. Staff speak English, so great for Western travellers.

Spa

Even visitors to Budapest who do not stay at the Danubius Hotel enjoy the clean, professional spa facilities. Services are relatively inexpensive--guests can enjoy enjoy the thermal baths, massages, and other treatments as a part of their hotel stay. It's clear that the spa at the Danubius makes the stay at this hotel worthwhile.

Pricing and Contact

This hotel can be pricey, but visitors must keep in mind the use of the spa. Rooms run anywhere from $120 to $180 USD.

Szent Gellert ter 1
Budapest, Hungary 11111
Tel. 889 5500

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