About Novotel Budapest City
A stylish four-star hotel on the Buda side of the Danube, the Novotel Budapest City is within a ten-minute drive of Castle Hill.
Standard guest room amenities include a flat-screen television, minibar, and complimentary wi-fi. The hotel is entirely smoke-free, and pets are welcome for an additional fee.
Active travellers will find a fitness centre, sauna, steambath, and an indoor heated pool on site. The Novotel Budapest City also offers a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and private outdoor parking.
Hungarian specialties and international favourites are on the menu at the Cafe Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a sunny terrace. Room service is also available 24-hours.
The Buda Palace, Gellert Hill, Vaci Street, and the Fisherman's Bastion are minutes away by car or public transport. Ferihegy Airport is about 14 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
The United Nations of breakfast...
Guests rave about the breakfast buffet, noting that Hungarian delicacies like dried sausage and an Asian breakfast soup are mixed in among the North American and continental offerings. The wait staff is very attentive, and the chef receives many compliments on the dinner menu as well.
positive:
Clean, comfortable rooms with a mini spa...
Guests generally describe the rooms as very clean and comfortable, with modern furnishings and plenty of elbow room. Many enjoy the on site spa after a long day of meetings or sight-seeing, noting that the pool, sauna, steam room, and sun deck are well maintained and inviting.
positive:
Friendly, knowledgeable staff...
The hotel is some distance from the main tourist attractions, many of which are on the Pest side of the Danube, but guests note that the staff is happy to provide directions, call taxis, or provide information on public transport. The hotel is well connected to the city centre by bus and guests note the service runs frequently even late at night. International travellers frequently comment on the personnel's "perfect" English and friendly, welcoming manner.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Feeding a crowd...
Several guests have noted that the hotel is popular with tour groups and conference crowds, which can make for a chaotic or crowded experience at the breakfast buffet.
negative:
Tiny bathrooms...
Several guests have noted that the bathrooms in standard rooms are "tiny", noting that the toilet is separated from the rest of the bathroom by a door and this area is particularly small.
negative:
The nose knows...
Though the hotel is 100% non-smoking, a few recent guests have been troubled by cigarette odour in their rooms. Another small group has been dismayed by indifferent customer service or inconsistent housekeeping.