About Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest
A unique mix of historical beauty and modern convenience, the Radisson Blu Beke features stained glass windows and original art by Jen Haranghy as well as secure indoor parking and complimentary Wi-Fi in every guest room. Standard amenities include flat screen televisions, minibars, and laptop-size safes. Business Class rooms and One-Bedroom Suites additionally offer Nespresso machines, bathrobes, and complimentary Pay-TV channels. Guests can keep up with work in the business centre on site The Radisson Blu Beke also offers 3-Hour Express Laundry services, dry cleaning, and car washing. Olive’s Restaurant serves authentic Hungarian specialities, prepared in an open kitchen, while the Zsolnay Café offers sandwiches and desserts on beautiful Zsolnay porcelain. The Super Breakfast Buffet is also served daily. The Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica are within a mile.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location for walking.
Guests can reach many of the major tourist sites, including the Oktagon, Hungarian State Opera, Andrassy Street, Nyugati Square, and St. Stephen's Basilica in about fifteen minutes on foot, and guests report that the neighbourhood is safe, pleasant, and enjoyable to walk in. Those who wish to explore further out will find the train and metro stations nearby. There are also many restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets well within walking distance.
positive:
A nice bed and breakfast...
Most guests enjoy a great night's sleep in the comfortable rooms, some of which are very spacious. Guests who pay a little more to stay in a suite, or in one of the Business Class rooms, generally agree that they provide particularly good value, as these rooms include their own Nespresso machines as well as the Super Breakfast Buffet, which is not inexpensive purchased separately. The buffet offers a wide variety of hot and cold options, including omelets made-to-order.
positive:
Kind, helpful staff.
Many guests give the reception team high marks for their friendly, helpful service, commenting that they are pleased to answer questions and accommodate special requests. Several note that while many of the staff are fluent in English, they are also kind to international travellers eager to try out their newly learned Hungarian.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Needs a bit of TLC...
The Radisson Blu Beke first opened in 1914. Several guests feel that the elevators date too far back in its history, while others note that the room decor is also ready for an update.
negative:
Air conditioning is the key...
Several guests found the room key-operated air conditioning ineffective, and had to let fresh air (and some traffic noise) in via the windows.
negative:
Room for improvement in housekeeping.
While most guests found their rooms to be clean, a unfortunate smaller group were disappointed in the condition of the bathrooms.