Kis Diofa utca 13., Budapest, Hungary | (541) 362-3741
Modern boutique-style hotel in the heart of the city
Near the Opera House, Andrassy Avenue, and the metro
Contemporary rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms
Breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes included in rate
Free coffee and light snacks available throughout day
Breakfast room service (for a fee)
On-site underground parking (for a fee)
In-room massages (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No fitness center, restaurant, or bar on-site
Entry-level rooms lack views and can be dark
Street-facing rooms pick up occasional noise
The 37-room Ambra Hotel is an upper-middle-range property exceptionally well-located near the Opera House, the UNESCO heritage Andrassy Avenue, and the historic Jewish quarter. Restaurants, bars, shops, and public transportation are within walking distance. The contemporary rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms; upgraded rooms are decorated in chic striped wallpaper. But entry-level rooms, which overlook the hotel's internal courtyard, can seem dark. A breakfast buffet is included in the room rate, and free coffee and light snacks are available during the day, but the hotel lacks the features of some of the larger hotels in its category -- while it has a steam room and Finnish sauna, there's no fitness center, restaurant, or bar. The nearby K+K Hotel Opera and the Casati Budapest Hotel both have small fitness centers.
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Scene
Tasteful, contemporary boutique hotel
The Ambra Hotel is housed in a modern, salmon-pink building with a partial glass facade. The hotel was redesigned in 2016, and the original courtyard became a breakfast room with a partial glass ceiling. In the lobby, a dark-tiled floor pairs with white walls, plump white couches, and white chairs with steel legs for a fresh, modern look. Guests check in at a small wooden desk with two midcentury Saarinen chairs for seating. Near the front windows, an alcove functions as a homey library lounge with a wood floor, couches, and a wall of shelves stocked with books. This small hotel is often chosen by families and couples who wish to explore the city from a central location, but it attracts some business travelers, too, particularly in winter.
Location
In the heart of the city, within walking distance of major attractions
The hotel is centrally located on the Pest side of the city, off of Kiraly Street, a main drag filled with restaurants, shops, and bars. Guests can walk to a slew of major sights in 20 minutes or less. For sights farther out, the Opera metro station is a four-minute walk away, with other modes of transportation nearby. - Four-minute walk to the State Opera House
Rooms
Contemporary rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and modern bathrooms
The Ambra Hotel's 21 standard rooms measure approximately 200 square feet and have neutral contemporary decor -- wall-to-wall carpeting, off-white walls, and beige fabrics. The hotel's 15 mid-range Superior Rooms and Triple Rooms measure 290 square feet and have more stylish decor, such as modern striped wallpaper in black or beige or velvety button-tufted chairs. White-tile bathrooms have heated towel racks and standing showers, but they're small and lack counter space. Rooms are air-conditioned and include flat-screen TVs, safes, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and minibars. Bathroom amenities include hairdryers and individual toiletries. Upgraded rooms may have balconies or floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel's single apartment measures 365 square feet and includes a separate bedroom and living room. Entry-level rooms, which may face the small interior courtyard, lack views and light, but they tend to be quieter. Despite double-glazed windows, street-facing rooms pick up some noise.
Features
Free breakfast buffet, free coffee and snacks 24/7 -- but no gym, restaurant, or bar
As a small property, the Ambra Hotel lacks some of the features of larger hotels. There's no gym, restaurant, or bar. A daily breakfast buffet, which includes such hot and cold standards as cereal, bread, omelets, and sausage, is included in the rates, and coffee, tea, water, and light snacks like fruit, pretzels, and chips are available throughout the day, free of charge. The hotel has no gym, but it has a steam room and Finnish sauna, and in-room massages are available. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and offers concierge services such as dry cleaning, laundry service, and ticket assistance. Underground parking is available for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and a computer is available for guests' use.
