Aria Hotel Budapest

The hotel staff were exceptional, friendly and extremely helpful. The situation was ideal, breakfast delicious, and the live music with complementary wine and cheese a great treat.

We stayed at the Aria in Budapest following a river cruise on the Danube. The hotel was lovely! It was centrally located to the square with a variety of restaurants near by. The reservation desk was efficient and held our bags until our rooms were available. Each set of rooms have dedicated elevators to a specific genre of music. Balconies were exposed to open air above the grand lobby. Our room was part of the classics and specifically Schubert for our room. The large rooms had large beds, small sofa, table and chairs and plenty of storage. A small refrigerator and Nespresso had many options for coffee and tea. Breakfast was served from 7-10 daily with fresh pastries, fruits, granola and dried fruits, tea, coffee, champagne and juices. The menu included several egg dish offerings for a heartier fare. From 4-6 wine and cheese was served to guests while a pianist and soloist entertained. But magic is in the Sky Bar on the rooftop with delicious cocktails and stunning views of the city. We went late afternoon and were fortunate to get a table. Highly recommend the locations and getting reservations to ensure a table later in the evening. Reception arranged our very early departure to airport and offered breakfast boxes to take with us.

Fantastic hotel Superb bedrooms with comfortable super king beds Good breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere Afternoon wine and nibbles a nice touch

Fabulous in every way. In terms of the central location, cleanliness, service and food, this hotel was perfect for us. In addition, the music with wine and cheese at 4pm each day was a joy. The rooftop bar had a great atmosphere and felt special. The help and advice from the music director meant that we got to see an interesting gig at the Budapest Jazz Club and a spectacular performance at the Liszt Accademy. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We will be returning.

We loved this hotel. The room was very spacious, creatively decorated and had every amenity. We were greeted with a bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. The in-room coffee maker was always resupplied and the heated towel rack was useful in drying our bathing suits after visits to the spa with its pool and sauna and jacuzzi. The staff were extremely accommodating across the board, especially Jason who catered to our every need at the outstanding breakfast buffets. And the rooftop bar is lovely with perfect views of the neighboring basilica. My only disappointment was that I had signed up for a massage in the spa,but I was told I couldn’t have it as I had been diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago (despite having a prostatectomy in July and three subsequent negative PSA tests). This would never happen elsewhere in the world (Major cancer centers (MSK, Mayo, Dana-Farber) actively encourage massage for post-surgical patients, often within weeks of surgery. Oncology massage is a recognized specialty precisely because the old “no massage for cancer patients” thinking has been debunked). So I did some research after the denial and learned that the policy is rooted in old-school Central European balneotherapy doctrine: Hungarian thermal massage tradition combines heat + mineral water + circulation-stimulating massage. The 5-year rule comes from concerns that heat and increased circulation could theoretically reactivate dormant cells or move them via lymphatic flow. This is codified in Hungarian balneological practice — Dr. Tamás Bender’s 2014 textbook is essentially the bible — and it’s why every major bath (Gellért, Széchenyi, Rudas, Baths Budapest) uses nearly identical wording about having to be cancer-free for 5 years. So I guess I can’t blame Hotel Aria for Hungary’s backward medical doctrine. But let me reiterate the key point of this review —- my wife and I loved this hotel.