Corinthia Hotel Budapest

We stayed at Corinthia Budapest with our family, expecting a high level of comfort and service. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short. The room had only one bedside table for two people, and no power outlets near the bed, which was very inconvenient. To boil water, we had to place the kettle on the floor and plug it into a socket meant for a floor lamp — absolutely ridiculous. The carpet was dirty and clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The bathroom had no handheld shower, only an overhead one, which doesn’t suit everyone. We were planning to enjoy the spa, but the strong smell of damp and mold completely put us off. Cleanliness overall was poor. There is no elevator from the underground parking, so you’ll have to carry your luggage up the stairs — again, not what you'd expect from a “five-star” hotel. Breakfast is €30 per person, which is simply unreasonable considering the level of service. The only real advantage is the central location and the impressive facade and lobby. But that’s not enough to justify the overpriced rates and 5-star rating. In reality, this is an outdated hotel hiding behind a glamorous exterior. We won’t return and don’t recommend it.

The hotel is beautiful- all very professional and friendly. The breakfast buffet was outstanding. The restaurant The Brasserie was awesome. The waiter Balázs was extremely polite and professional. I recommend this hotel for their rooms their cleanliness their restaurants and the location. Walking distance to the New York Cafe (5 min walk) a landmark in Budapest.

For what it’s worth, we stayed here because our river cruise operator selected this hotel for the first few days of our journey. Had it been our choice, we would not have picked this property based on the reviews we saw beforehand—and now, having stayed here, we can confirm those concerns were valid. The hotel looks like a 5-star property on the surface, but once you get to the room, it’s no more than a 2-star experience—and that’s being generous. The room was in serious need of updates. The carpet appeared dirty, and there were clear signs of wear and tear throughout. The air conditioning barely worked, which made things worse during hot weather. We’re experienced international travelers who have stayed in a wide range of hotels, and this was a very disappointing way to start an expensive trip. If your cruise includes this hotel, consider yourself warned. Due to cleanliness issues alone, we cannot recommend this property

We loved our experience staying at the Corinthia with an excellent breakfast selection and amazing staff. Parking is available but it is best to valet the car as getting to the provided garage is a bit complicated. Rooms were very clean and spacious.

This stunning hotel combines grandeur with a true warmth of service. After a long day of travel we found the rooms beautifully appointed and the beds extremely comfortable. The highlight of our stay was a delicious dinner in the Brasserie & Atrium restaurant served by the lovely József, who combined impeccable service with kindness, care, and a dash of humour. He even helped us learn a bit of Hungarian! The hotel certainly knows how to pick its staff, and our only regret is that we weren’t able to stay longer.