Kecskemeti utca 14, Parking in the hotel garage Magyar utca, Budapest, Hungary | (618) 248-8274
Ideal location close to
sights, shops and restaurants
Simple, pleasant rooms with electric kettles, minibars, and flat-screen TVs
Upper-category rooms have Nespresso machines and a separate breakfast lounge
On-site swimming pool and
sauna
Restaurant and two
bars, plus 24-hour room service
Full-service business center and meeting space
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Public areas can be crowded and elevators slow
Street noise can be a problem
Uninspired decor in public spaces, some rooms in need of renovation
Buffet breakfast isn't included in room rates
On-site parking is an extra fee
No fitness center
Perfectly located right in
the city center and close to the Danube River, Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel is
always bustling with guests thanks to its status as a popular rest stop for tour groups
and cruise liners. This mid-range hotel is a large property with 421 rooms,
and it's divided into two separate buildings which are connected via a glass
bridge. There’s an on-site swimming pool and sauna, free Wi-Fi throughout, and
the upper-category rooms have the extra perk of having Nespresso machines. But
a downside to this hotel is its overall look and feel, which is of a typical cookie-cutter hotel chain. For a hotel with more stylish interiors, travelers could try the La Prima Fashion Hotel, which lives up to its name.
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Scene
Huge chain hotel popular with tour groups
This massive 421-room hotel has an impressive exterior: The two sections of this huge pink-and-green structure straddle a wide main street with an overhead glass bridge linking the two wings. But the rest of the hotel isn't nearly as striking. The lobby is equally large, but with few seating areas or decor, it feels bare and airport-like. Hallways are also forgettable, with white walls and gray wall-to-wall carpet. Overall, there's nothing offensive about the Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel's decor, but it shares a look with many other generic hotel chains. Its convenient central location and proximity to the Danube River and
transport links attracts many package tourists as well as cruise ship
travelers. Public spaces can get crowded as a result, especially at the
breakfast buffet, where there are often long lines, and the elevators can be
slow because of constant traffic. Crowds also means noise, and the exterior
ambient street noise of police and ambulance sirens only adds to the raucous
environment. The most pleasant spot in the hotel is perhaps the quiet inner
courtyard because it offers a tranquil spot of greenery.
Location
In a bustling area in the city center close to the Danube River
Located in the city center
on Kalvin Square next to Kalvin ter metro station and the Hungarian National
Museum, Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel is ideally located close to tourist
sights, shopping areas, cafes, and restaurants. The metro station is just
across the street, a two-minute walk away, and bus line 14 and trams 47 and 49
also connect the square with other major points in the city. Many sights are
reachable on foot: The Danube River is a seven-minute walk away, and it’s only a
12-minute walk to the famous Gellert Thermal Baths on the other side of the
river. The popular pedestrian shopping street Vaci utca is a five-minute walk
away, while Raday utca, another pedestrian street known for its many
restaurants, bars, and cafes, is just two minutes away. Keleti Railway Terminal
can be reached in 12 minutes on metro line 4, while Budapest Airport is a
40-minute drive.
Rooms
Pleasant, comfortable guest rooms, but some in need of updating
Compared to the rest of the
hotel, the decor of the guest rooms is more pleasing to the senses thanks to a
tranquil white and beige color scheme, and the soft lighting of the elegant
floor lamps. The decor also features a variety of interesting textures: the
smooth wood of the headboard and white furniture, the corduroy cushions and
runner on the bed, and the rough weave of the light brown sofa fabric and brown
wall-to-wall carpeting. The bathrooms, however, are decked out in stark
institutional whites and grays, making them look more functional than
comfortable.Standard Rooms can be
small, and have the usual features like free Wi-Fi, electric kettles for tea
and coffee, air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Privilege
Double Rooms are bigger and offer a few notable extras like breakfast in the
private breakfast area of the MyBridge Lounge, Nespresso machines, bathrobes and slippers, and extra bathroom amenities. The Suites also include these extra
amenities as well as a separate living area.But travelers should note that some of the guest rooms are
in need of an upgrade, and there are frequent guest complaints about
uncomfortable beds, thin walls, malfunctioning power outlets, and worn-out
towels.
Features
Restaurant and bars, pool and sauna, business center, on-site parking
The hotel's breakfast buffet is
served each morning in the Villány Restaurant, or at the Bridge Lounge for
those staying in Privilege Rooms. The restaurant and lounge are also open for
lunch and dinner, while My Bar serves coffee and drinks throughout the day. The
on-site swimming pool is a compact 30-foot (10-meter) pool with an attached sauna and
changing rooms. A variety of useful services are available at the business
center, including high-speed Internet, fax, copying and printing, and a typing
service. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. There are also 15 meeting
rooms available, seating a maximum of 100 persons. Parking is available for an
extra charge in the hotel’s large indoor parking lot.
