Mercure Budapest Duna - Budapest, Hungary 

"Excellent for stags"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
I just got back from a stag weekend in Budapest. We stayed at the Duna, which is misrepresented on most websites as a 2 star hotel. It is most definately a 3 star hotel. The rooms are very nice and clean and the hotel staff are very friendly and accomodating. The included breakfast buffet is also very good with a good selection of hot and cold foods and very polite waitresses. The Hotel is well situated for a street called Raday which is just a 5 minute walk away, and has a good selection of bars and restaurants. The hotel is situated on the Danube (Pest side) and is also just a short walk, across the bridge, to Rio and Zold Pardon the best open air nightclubs in Budapest, the perfect venues to end a big night out. I would suggest asking for a room at the back of the hotel as it is much quieter, however you would be giving up a balcony with beautiful views of the Danube and the hills and castles of Buda. Its a preference decision. I would definatley recommed this hotel to other stag parties or group holidays.

The greatest breakfast of all!
Posted: Wed, Apr 16 2008
I ve stayed there for 3 nights at September of 2005 with my cousin. The room was nice and clean althought the maids didn't understand thw word "pillow" when i wanted an extra one! At the reception the staff was little annoyed tha they had to speak to us in English(!!!) but besides that they were helpfull. The thing is that in this hotel i ate the most amazing breakfast in all Europe. I ve travelled to too many countries and stayed at hotels of 4 and 5 stars but noone can beat Mercure Duna's breakfast. Incredible omelete eggs and sausages, diferent kinds of bread and croissants and very nice coffee... Every time i travel i compare the Mercure Duna's breakfast with each hotel and they never lose!!! Worth to try it!

Little overpriced, location not so central, view of Danube
Posted: Thu, Nov 22 2007
We arrived in Budapest and drove around looking for a hotel - I suspect that is why we didn't get a good price for the room, as we walked off the street. Because of the price, we only stayed one night. The room/hotel was modern and clean, much cleaner that other 2 star hotels. Felt like a 3 star room actually. The location, although close to the Danube, isn't so great. The area feels rather seedy. Our room had a view of the river and a small balcony. Was quite a nice view at night. The staff were ok, not overly friendly, but managed to answer a few questions for us in English. They recommended we purchase a tram ticket from the automatic machines - 2 of which swallowed our money and we got no ticket! To get a tram ticket, I recommend that you go to an underpass and purchase from a staff member at a booth. Would recommend this hotel if you can get it at a good rate, and if you're not too fussed about location i.e. you want cheap accommodation/a bargain. Wouldn't recommend it if you have to pay full price - you'd be better off getting something more central. We are heading back to Budapest and we won't be staying there again, mainly due to the location and the cost for what you get.