Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest

Perfect hotel in Budapest to finish our Christmas markets trip. Staff was warmly welcoming & upgraded room to a view of the Danube & Elizabeth bridge. Gifted with a bottle of wine, fruit & nuts in our beautiful room which included a small balcony to see the amazing views. The tiled bathroom was drop dead gorgeous. Our floor, the 3rd, included a glass atrium floor with view down to the lobby, provided you had the nerve to look down! Breakfast in Spago included a buffet as well as ala carte menu items & wonderful hot chocolate, a perk with Bonvoy Platinum membership. Location was ideal for seeing the city - several Christmas markets in one direction & the Central Market Hall in the other, plus walkable to Parliament & Castle Hill. We managed over 23,000 steps on our last day!

Ok hotel, nothing special. Bathroom has a weird layout and you end up having to shower over the bathtub. We had issues with the shower as well, water alternating from freezing cold to warm in the same minute, but never getting hot. We asked for some foam pillows as the ones they had in the room were too soft, and probably because of the front desk’s understanding they sent up just a firmer down pillow. Spa has sauna and steam room which are a-ok. Breakfast at Spago was not bad, just super annoying as we were asked whether we wanted à la carte or buffet before sitting and told we could only have one or the other, which made no sense. Just have a flat rate for the buffet and charge any à la carte as the majority of hotels do.

We spent five nights at the Matild Palace in Budapest as our final short getaway of the year, and it turned out to be an absolutely wonderful choice. Although I already had a confirmed Marriott Bonvoy suite upgrade, the experience started with an unexpected highlight. At reception, Lili Pinter, Guest Experience Manager, welcomed us and elevated the upgrade even further to a Loft Suite (74 sqm, Room 506). A truly memorable gesture – thank you, Lili. While waiting for the room, we enjoyed dinner at SPAGO Restaurant, which was excellent in every aspect. The food was outstanding, and the service was warm, professional, and genuinely friendly. A special thank you to the Greek service team member who took such great care of us – we had lovely conversations and met again during our stay. The Loft Suite itself is simply stunning. From the moment you enter, it feels spacious, elegant, and very comfortable. The bed is fantastic, the bathroom beautifully designed with a freestanding bathtub, and the ultra-modern lighting and blind control system adds a real sense of luxury. One of the absolute highlights is the panoramic view: on one side, the rooftops of Budapest; on the other, a direct view of the Danube. Waking up to this scenery was unforgettable. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 11:00 and deserves special mention. The service team is exceptionally attentive and efficient, with plenty of staff ensuring a relaxed atmosphere and no waiting times. Guests can choose from a breakfast menu via QR code as well as an impressively long buffet offering a wide variety of high-quality dishes. I asked whether Bircher muesli or overnight oats were available. They were not on the menu that day, but I was assured they would be prepared the next morning – and they were. Tamas Szendi went far beyond expectations: not only was the muesli perfectly prepared and waiting at the table, he even asked if we would like it slightly varied each day so it wouldn’t become repetitive. This level of personal attention is rare and truly outstanding. We also ordered room service, including a club sandwich. Like many things at this hotel, it was clearly a next-level version – so good that we ordered it again the following day. A complimentary large bottle of water was included as well, which was a very pleasant surprise. In summary, these were five exceptional nights with outstanding service, excellent quality, and absolutely nothing to criticize. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team – we would return without hesitation.

We spent three nights at The Matild over Christmas and thought it was superb in every way. The hotel is tastefully decorated, the rooms are very comfortable and thoughtfully fitted. The staff in all parts of the hotel were without exception charming, helpful and friendly. The food was of the highest quality and well presented. The breakfast buffet offered an amazing choice. The hotel is very well located, within easy walking distance of most major city sites. An excellent experience and we would without question recommend a stay at The Matild Palace.

The Matild Palace is the perfect hotel for visits to Budapest (an amazing city). The Matild is very well located a block off the Danube in Pest. It is a short walk to the long pedestrian friendly Vaciu (maybe that's spelled correctly). There must be 100 (maybe more?) restaurants within a few blocks. Budapest sites are close and the subway (that's another story) is also close. We were thrilled with the location. The hotel is beautiful and it was dazzling. all decorated for Christmas. Staff was amazing and our room was on the very interesting top (5th) floor. The complimentary breakfast was outstanding. The rooftop bar was amazing and very chic but relaxed. Overall - We would stay here again!