Danubius Hotel Gellert

The Gellert is not really a hotel, it's an institution. Beautifully stuck in a time warp, it will soon (2022 probably) get a complete makeover and, no doubt, become just one more super luxurious, eye-poppingly expensive five star hotel. For the moment a bargain, especially if you get special offers, for the amount of space and view and old world charm you get. The Gellert sits in one of the most perfect location on the Danube, it's an absolute must to grab one of the rooms with views on the river. They are huge! with vestibule, Biedermeier furniture, and balcony. Just don't expect super service, in fact don't expect any service - except for the reception men who always remember your room number and hand you the old fashion heavy weight room keys. The bathrooms and all equipments are really dated, and if this is important to you, just don't go. The Gellert traditional baths of course are legendary and they actually therapeutic ! A good steam and soak in the hot and hotter pools really recharges the batteries. Just don't go on Saturday afternoons/evenings when they become simmering human soup bowls.