Expert reviews
“The Corinthia first opened as the luxurious Grand Royal Hotel in time for the Magyar Millennium in 1896, and, despite being destroyed during Hungary’s 1956 revolution, it’s just as luxurious today.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Budapest.
“Set on the Grand Boulevard at the pulsing heart of the Hungarian capital, Corinthia Budapest blends the old and the new flawlessly. The original Neoclassical façade left over the historic 19th-century hotel merges nicely with the renovated rooms, suites and halls.”
“When the Corinthia first opened on busy Erzsébet boulevard in 1896 it was the city’s most luxurious hotel, favored by celebrities and royalty. It has been beautifully restored, and its 414 rooms (with marble bathrooms) are a welcome refuge after a day of exploring.”
“The impeccable Corinthia embodies true Old World opulence. There are inner courtyards with natural light streaming in from glass and wrought-iron ceilings, creating an impression of infinite space.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Budapest.
“The Corinthia carries itself with an effortless grace that no other five-star in Budapest quite matches. Its wide spaces, light marble colouring and glass-covered atriums give a lovely airy feel to the public spaces, and there’s nothing frilly or overly fussy in the design.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Breakfast buffet
- Comfortable beds
- Beautiful hotel
- Boutique style
All you need to know
This five-star hotel offers the best accommodation options in a building with a grand design that offers guests a panoramic view of the beautiful skyline and the city itself. The hotel is located on Grand Boulevard which is a district known for its commercial and entertainment hubs. The hotel offers its guests easy access to some of the popular and historic places in the city; the UNESCO-protected Andrassy Avenue is located just 300 m away while the Oktogon metro station is also 300 m away.
The guest rooms in the hotel are spacious and well-equipped with the latest amenities in the hospitality sector. The rooms also come with standard features designed to ensure a comfortable life while staying within the halls of the hotel. The rooms also have warm colors that have been elegantly painted to bring a certain feel to the rooms.
Standard features such as air conditioning, a flat-screen with several cable channels and a bathroom with a shower and a bathtub.
The hotel has a newly opened Royal Spa where guests can enjoy a nice time in any of the several relaxation areas present in the facility. The hotel Royal Spa also has multiple saunas, steam baths, hot tubs and mud baths all available for the use of the guests and to ensure they get the full-body treatment they desire. The hotel provides 24-hour desk services to help with any problem and provides ticket/tour assistance. Enjoy several cuisines of Hungarian and International origin while staying in the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
28 December 2025
Amazing place to stay in during exploring Budapest
Location and luxury place to stay in
Nothing all is good
28 December 2025
Fabulous
The Spa is very nice. It was a real pleasure to end the day in the warm water of the jacuzzi and then dry in the sauna. I would like to praise one employee: Andrea who served at the dining room at breakfast. Despite the extreme load, she was efficient, understood very intelligently & quickly what were our desires. We are experienced travellers and feel that she was exceptional!
The hotel was TOO FULL, overloaded. Breakfast was crowded. 2 mornings we had to wait in line for several minutes to get inside. The pool and poolside were too crowded as well. It was hard to find a spot to lay one's stuff.
28 December 2025
Very good
Breakfast was great, Christmas decorations was excellent
The spa was beautiful but the capacity was overload most of the evening. The necessity to book the spot in the spa would solve the problem.
28 December 2025
Nice oldschool hotel with great breakfast, but with visible signage of years...
The room is spacious and the view is OK - especially since the other rooms look inside the building so looking outside is a plus. The breakfast is great has a lot of options and even though it was really crowded it somehow worked so we didn't have to wait a long time to pick stuff from the buffet and it was constantly refilled, except for nuttella which was somehow always missing. Shout out to Lorenzo that makes eggs for breakfast, the man is a machine! Working on 5 different meals every minute. Staff is generally very good, both at the reception, the bellboys and in the restaurant. The wifi was working great. Even though the cleanliness could be a bit better overall, towels were extremely clean. Coffee machine was also a nice touch.
The location is not the best, if you want to go to the most popular monuments, it's some 15 to 25 minutes on foot and some can have an issue with a noisy street as it's one of the main ones. The hotel is an old one, which can be seen all around the place as it's probably hard to maintain such a big building. The breakfast is really great, as mentioned, but lacks some of the things such as bigger variety of dry fruit, cold cuts are really basic as well as cheese and there's not a variety of non-diary milk. Otherwise it was really good. The spa is also OK, but lacks sun-beds, as there's only 10 or a bit more for the whole spa so it's almost impossible to find a spot. The jacuzzi was full 24/7 and you could never find an empty space in it, this is probably because you can purchase a ticket for the spa from the outside, it's not only for the hotel guests, which is also a bit problematic considering the size of the hotel itself - guests can easily fill it in. The staff was helpful and good, but there were some strange things - one day they didn't refill the soaps in the toilet, while the other we found a guy in the hotel room checking the mini bar, even though the doors were closed (it's common practice to have the doors open or at least a little bit so a guest knows someone is inside) and it was our checkout day. He also used a full 10 minutes to check the minibar (why taking so long) and didn't mention anything about it. As we don't ever use a minibar, I thought it's ok, but after 15 minutes lady knocks to refill the drink that was missing?! Not just that it wasn't missing but also they could wait for us to checkout. Told her that we didn't use minibar. Of course, as I expected, during the checkout they wanted to charge the minibar to us, but luckily didn't once I explained that we didn't use it at all.
28 December 2025
Festive luxury
Beautiful, bright tall spaces - lovely Xmas decorations. Comfortable & warm rooms
Absolutely nothing
27 December 2025
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Gorgeous hotel, huge lobby, very friendly staff, smiley doorman, fast room service
The only complaint I have is that access to the pool is off limits unless you pay a spa access for $40 per person per day. When the photo of the pool is posted on booking, you’d think guests would have access to it. I’d understand the spa and the sauna being accessed for a fee, but usually hotel pools are open to guests.
25 December 2025
Would definitely stay again
Lovely hotel. Helpful staff that spoke English well. Good location
No improvements
24 December 2025
Lovely hotel in a central location, the staff were lovely and breakfast was great.
Great location, lovely spacious and grand hotel.
The wifi wasn’t great
24 December 2025
Exceptional
Comfort, staff, location, the building
23 December 2025
Exceptional
Perfect , very good location, rooms are perfect, staff was wonderful
23 December 2025
Fabulous stay in a junior suite
Beautiful building inside and out with fabulous staff and amazing breakfast selection and the executive area was brilliant with lots of lovely snacks and drinks with a great place to relax. Lovely clean spa which was included in our stay and beautifully clean communal areas will 100% return
I loved everything about this property but there was only one thing I would say and that is perhaps our room wasn’t as clean as I would have expected. The shower blocked up and when I lifted to see what was going on under the shower plug it was rammed with hair and muck so hadn’t been cleaned for a while. Also whilst I was stood in the dressing area drying my hair I could see a LOT of black hair all over the floor (not mine) this didn’t upset our stay at all but I definitely would have rated 5 star instead of 4. I am a house keeper myself so perhaps why I noticed more and I did see the maids hoovers which were indeed
21 December 2025
Lovely hotel and spa
Location and reception staff were great
Left on Sunday morning, guy who opened the doors ran out after me saying he'd get me a taxi. Told him no need but he followed me to the taxi rank and tried to get me to say where I was going. I got in the cab and the taxi driver said he was being rude to me in Hungarian.
21 December 2025
Loved the large room w bathroom that had tub and shower. Spa access was great- perfect if you want a less crowded experi
Location, atmosphere, spa access.
Leaky shower
20 December 2025
Great stay
Great looking hotel. Location was good.
Rooms are bit tired
15 December 2025
Great
Almost everything, staff was helpful, fun and nice. The breakfast was very good.
There were two mattresses in the bed resulting in less than optimal comfort even though both mattresses were comfortable
15 December 2025
Loved every minute of it in both the hotel and out and about in Budapest
The spa was great, room was great and the staff were excellent and helpful
Drinks prices were quite high
14 December 2025
Fantastic hotel and amazing staff
Nothing s
14 December 2025
Fabulous Christmas City break location
Staff service was really great and the hotel facilities were fantastic including the Christmas decoration of the public areas
12 December 2025
Exceptional
It was amazing, Pool, breakfast, room (deluxe suite) Access to executive lounge - very generous
12 December 2025
Fabulous
The staff were outstanding, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. In particular Dominik.
Unfortunately the room was far to hot even with a fan in the room. As it is Winter they can't turn it down! However, the staff did everything to help and moved us to a different part of the hotel which was cooler. Thank you.
10 December 2025
Outstanding
Honestly 10/10. No improvements needed.
If I’m being picky, the only improvement I would ask for is automatic entrance doors.
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Clean and beautiful decor
The rooms were so hot
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Loved this hotel!
9 December 2025
Highly recommend
Great property
The rooms staff and breakfast all excellent The spa was fab too although very full so no towels available that was the only complaint
8 December 2025
Perfect hotel
Large rooms, beautiful foyer, spotless throughout. Lovely drinks menu in the bar and food innthe restaurant was superb. Beautiful pool area with lots of amenities. Location was excellent and close to all major landmarks.
7 December 2025
Amazing stuff and great breakfast
Beautiful and super clean
6 December 2025
Very good
Location, lovely hotel. Lovely breakfast.
Use of pool charged extra.
6 December 2025
Excellent staff, stunning hotel facilities and great location.
Excellent staff, stunning hotel facilities and great location.
5 December 2025
Iconic
Just an icon property great location
Had issues with HVAC system the first night so hot upgraded to a room with window some issue with room overall very nice
4 December 2025
We enjoyed delicious food, the beds were very comfortable and the hotel has alot of charm.
The Michelin Star restaurant was EXCELLENT, presentation, quality, taste beyond expectations! The sommelier provided wonderful recommendations and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Chef Schmidt visited our table after the meal and he truly deserves the Michelin star. Without hesitation, we recommend this restaurant
Not recommended if you are staying beyond the second floor as there is no elevator beyond that.
4 December 2025
Beautiful hotel, great location
Room was to hot. Temperature wouldn’t get cooler.
2 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff fantastic. Hotel one of the best I've ever stayed in. . Beautiful Breakfast.
Nothing. everything about this hotel is fantastic
2 December 2025
Beautiful
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic spa. It was like being in a Wes Anderson movie 😊 the beds were great and very comfortable. I didn’t get a chance everything at breakfast but it all looked amazing. We’ll be coming back.
2 December 2025
Amazing experience with a glorious champagne breakfast.
Welcoming with excellent customer service.
No complaints.
1 December 2025
Great stay!! Would return for a third time.
This is my second stay here, I really enjoy this hotel. It’s beautiful.
Due to the weather temperatures outside, the room was warm. Due to central air, you cannot cool the room. Thankfully, they had portal fans. Note: you do have to ask for them to be delivered to your room.
30 November 2025
Great 3 night stay, staff really good. Breakfast is a must
Great spa and facilities
30 November 2025
Exceptional
Location
29 November 2025
Exceptional
Hotel Corinthia was beautiful, especially the Spa
Nothing
28 November 2025
Great stay in a central location
Excellent location. Welcoming and attentive staff. Great breakfast.
28 November 2025
Wonderful!
The staff are excellent, friendly, helpful and very well informed. Zille who worked in the Executive Lounge epitomised the hotel, really nice, helpful, socially adept and exceptionally organised and professional. Breakfast is exceptional, reception are incredibly helpful and we just loved it all.
A couple of minor issues with room service but nothing major.
28 November 2025
Exceptional
The parking is behind the hotel, and with the one-way streets it’s easier, if you’re arriving by car, to go to the garage first and enter the hotel from the back. I did it that way and it was simple. I’m not sure whether the hotel has valet service. Based on other comments, I would guess it doesn’t. The staff is professional and helpful. For example, when we asked for restaurant recommendations, they suggested a few places nearby in addition to the hotel restaurant, and the one we visited was excellent. The room was nice and spacious, with complimentary water, tea, and coffee. Some elements of the room could use a refresh, but nothing that should worry anyone. Breakfast was great. Although the restaurant was packed on the first morning, the staff helped us get seated. They work hard to clean tables quickly and ensure nothing is missing. One touch my wife really appreciated is that the hotel has fresh, well-maintained flowers everywhere. It takes real dedication and attention to keep that up. The hotel’s location is excellent. It was quiet at night, and during the day we were able to reach the most interesting parts of Budapest quickly. We didn’t check out the spa this time, but we will on our next visit.
For some reason Chromecast didn’t work, and I’m a tech-savvy person. We didn’t spend much time in the room, so it didn’t really bother us, and I guess that if we had asked at the reception, someone would have fixed it.
28 November 2025
Exceptional
The palace is amazing! Front Office team/bar/Breakfast on Top!
27 November 2025
Beautiful hotel to top off your visit
The beauty of the hotel and the executive lounge
I asked for early checkin but we weren’t able to check in until an hour after 3pm Check in window
27 November 2025
Fabulous
The building is impressive, the location is great !
The rooms are a little bit old, + you had to pay separately for breakfast and spa.. I really think these kind of luxury hotels shouldn’t allow reservations to be without breakfast and spa.. it looks cheap this way. The room came with down duvet which I consider to be old fashioned ..
27 November 2025
Place for my next stay.
Everything.
Poor quality of toilet paper.
25 November 2025
Nice staycation
As soon as you walk it It’s very luxurious Staff are welcoming
There was a few broken bits in our room but we did tell them that
25 November 2025
Exceptional
Very comfortable. Good location great staff
An alternative cafe breakfast. Coffee and croissant might be nice
25 November 2025
Excellent experience
Our experience was fabolous. The architecture pf the hotel is real amazing. The rooms are very confortable. Personal so friendly. Ubication is strategic, nearly to the Budapest Castle, Subway, históric Center and Saint Esteban church. Other important thing is the breakfast in the hotel is buffet and very varied.
Nothing. Well, the personal just speak english...
24 November 2025
Exceptional
My stay at this hotel was absolutely wonderful. I visited with my girlfriend, and we both felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. The hotel restaurant was excellent, offering delicious dishes and a pleasant atmosphere. What truly made our stay special was the thoughtful birthday surprise in the room – a bottle of sparkling wine and a mousse au chocolat cake. This personal touch added so much joy and showed great attention to detail. Overall, we highly recommend this hotel for its outstanding service, excellent dining, and warm hospitality.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Public Bath (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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28 December 2025
Fabulous