Nefelejcs Utca, 6, Budapest, Hungary | (618) 248-8274
Cheerful hotel, a three-minute walk from main Keleti railway station
Contemporary rooms have minibars, air-conditioning, and rainfall showers
Upgraded rooms get Nespresso machines and bathtubs
Free buffet breakfast with eggs, French toast, and continental fare
Laid-back lounge and bar, plus room service available
24-hour front desk
Private garage parking (fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
15-minute drive from downtown (but easily accessible via public transport)
Room curtains don't close properly and morning light can wake guests
Hotel lacks a gym, full restaurant, and meeting facilities
Room decor is a bit tired
Entry-level rooms lack tea- and coffee-making facilities
The Royal Park Boutique Hotel is a simple, three-pearl property in the developing Erzsebetvaros district. It's virtually opposite Budapest's main Keleti train station and while the out-of-town area is a little gritty, downtown transport connections are great. The 80 rooms have functional, albeit a little tired, designs, but come with flat-screen TVs, safes, and minibars, plus upgraded rooms get Nespresso machines. The downstairs lounge and bar are laid-back, and all rates include a buffet breakfast -- though the small dining space gets crowded and that's the only meal available. Also on the downside, the hotel lacks fitness and meeting facilities. The Regency Suites is more dated but smack-dab in the center.
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Scene
Modern hotel with funky decor, opposite Keleti railway station
The hotel opened its doors in 2010 and though its setting isn't the fanciest, modern common areas make for a welcoming first impression. The open-plan lobby is dominated by white, gray, and cherry hues, and the bar has back-lit touches and shimmering metallic mosaic tiles on statement pillars. Armchairs in chocolate browns surround white-glossed tables in intimate seating areas, and neon lighting around chrome fixtures give a futuristic edge. Some rooms overlook the hotel's tiny inner courtyard, which has about 10 chairs around a few tables. The adjacent breakfast room has attractive brushed-wood tables, shelved plants, and hanging lamps, but the space is small and gets crowded. Guests are an even mix of business and leisure travelers that don't mind sacrificing a central location for cheap rates.
Location
15-minute drive from downtown, but opposite the city's main train station
Erzsebetvaros was formerly Pest's Jewish quarter and while the area is a little rough around the edges, guests have never reported feeling unsafe. Keleti railway station is a three-minute walk, and metro and bus rides from here make for convenient downtown journeys. Allow metro rides of 10 minutes for famous Andrassy Avenue and 15 minutes for main Vaci shopping street and Heroes' Square. Buda Castle, the Thermal Baths, and St. Stephen's Basilica take no longer than 30 minutes by metro. The city's Parliament is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings and a 15-minute metro ride and it's the same time by bus for Arena Plaza shopping mall. Iconic New York Cafe is 10 minutes by metro, but you can find plenty of fast food restaurants around the station. Budapest Airport is a 25-minute drive or one hour by public transport.
Rooms
Tidy, if tired, rooms with modern amenities and bathrooms with rainfall showers
Rooms are decently sized and well-kept, though decor is on the tired, dated side. They have busy gray, black, and orange carpeting, red-and-orange striped bed runners, and dated wood furniture with red detailing, and bubble-patterned curtains. Collage artwork adds a modern touch. Note that many guests have complained of curtains not closing property and letting in light. Standard Rooms start at 194 square feet (18 square meters) and come with desks, computer chairs, and another gray chairs. All come with phones, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and individual climate control, plus laptop-sized safes. Superior Rooms measure 377 square feet (25 square meter) and add Nespresso machines. These also have shower/tub combos instead of rainfall showers, while hairdryers and wall-dispensed soaps are standard. Triple Rooms are handy for groups or families and there's no charge for cribs. Rooms overlook the street or inner courtyard.
Features
Buffet breakfast, all-day bar, and free Wi-Fi
The free breakfast buffet offers a hearty start to the day, consisting of scrambled eggs, sausages, and French toast, plus a cold spread of pastries, salads, cold cuts, and cereals. Though bright, the room is small and lines for coffee machines can get long. The lobby's Cafe Royal offers daytime coffees, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, including Hungary's traditional "Palinka" drink. Breakfast and drinks can be delivered to rooms for a fee. The hotel's lack of a full restaurant, gym, and meeting spaces may be a deterrent for some. Guest computers in the lobby are free to use, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout. Staff can arrange babysitting, city tours, and airport transfers (all at a fee). Secure garage parking is on a paid basis.
