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Every room in the Marriott has a small balcony that faces the Danube River. The view in the daytime is beautiful but at night, when everything is lit up, it is stunning. The river promenade is a good place for a stroll, and when you are tired, just hop on the tram that runs alongside the riverfront for a ride back.
The double room has a king size bed, a sitting area with an armchair and an ottoman. The best feature in the bathroom is a digital scale, I guess Marriott thinks their guests should have the right to know their weight and cringe about it in private.
Bath towels are large and fluffy and the usual amenities expected in a good hotel are all there. The fitness and health center in the hotel is open to guests as well as the public.
The special winter rate is €95 for double room, which makes staying at the four-star Marriott Budapest the best offer in the city.
Unique Qualities: The view of the Danube from every room is the best feature of the hotel, bar none.
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Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80
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Phone: +36 1 266 7000
Address: Apaczai Csere Janos U4, Budapest 1052
Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/BUDHU
Other Contact: +36 1 266 5000
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Mercure Nemzeti is situated in front of the metro and bus stop on a busy street less than a mile from the main train station. There are 13 Accor hotels on that one-mile radius, from the high end Sofitel to the budget Ibis, and Mercure Nemzeti finds itself in the middle of them all.
The front of the hotel is painted a rather bizarre colour of blue that doesn't do much for the appearance. However, once you pass through the door, the look improves and it gets better the higher you go up.
The architectural mouldings, the ropes on the stairs, the heavy curtains, the gilded mirrors, the details on the cornices, everything spells out old money.
The rooms are clean and tastefully decorated. The windows must be sound proof and the carpet must be very thick because no sound could penetrate through and the days and nights of our stay were pleasantly quiet.
The only minus point I found with Mercure Nemzeti is it has only one elevator. However, the rate of €51 for the double room makes this fault rather trifle.
The desk staffs are very courteous, but they are not very knowledgeable as they could be. We ended up using the concierge at Hilton Hotel for some of our quests on gifts and services available in the city.
Unique Qualities: Breakfast at Mercure Nemzeti is an elaborate event. Although the price was not included in our room rate, we were very happy to pay €13 for this first meal of the day. The breads are fresh, the fruits are sweet, the pastries are excellent, the cake is decidedly homemade, and each different kind of salad has its own distinctive taste. The hot food is prepared with care and differs daily. There is even very good chocolate mousse, which I attacked with glee.
The restaurant at Mercure serves excellent food at a very reasonable price, and that was where we had our dinner on our last night in the city.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$20-40
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Phone: +36 1 477 2000
Address: Jozsef Krt. 4, 1088 Budapest
Directions: Metro Line 2 (red line) at Blaha Lujza Ter.
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/mer/1686/fiche_hotel.shtml
Other Contact: H1686@accor.com
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kymbanm Thu Apr 6, 2006 17:46 UTC
Another nightlife tip! Off to check the next one :) | Audrey118 Thu Apr 6, 2006 03:42 UTC
I like the shopping tip.... | hunterV Tue Apr 4, 2006 19:38 UTC
Hi, Charles & Nathalie! Thanks for the useful tips, especially about the nightclubs... Take care! |
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