Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá

Hotels
Affiliated by Melia
8.1 (4629 reviews)
Hold utca 5. , Budapest , hu

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor room conditions
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Bathroom was in a very bad condition, indicating poor cleanliness in some areas.
Service
8.61
Staff was friendly, but check-in process was long, affecting overall service.
Location
9.05
Great location, close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms were mixed in quality, with some issues like bad smell and old furnishings.
Amenities
8.13
Amenities like fridge and coffee machine present, but some services lacking.
Value for Money
7.59
Guests felt hotel did not meet 4-star expectations, indicating lower value.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Breakfast variety was limited and food not served hot.
Overall Experience
8.21
Mixed reviews lead to an average overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience 4-star luxury at Hotel President with rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and stunning views. Indulge in comfort with satellite TV, a minibar, and complimentary toiletries.

Fine Dining and Wellness
Savor national and international cuisine at the elegant Intermezzo Café & Restaurant, or opt for convenient room service. Relax and rejuvenate at the wellness centre, sauna, and fitness studio.

Prime Location
Located next to major landmarks and just steps from public transportation, Hotel President offers easy access to explore Budapest. Don't miss the chance to visit St. Stephen’s Basilica, a mere 5-minute walk away.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hotel President!

Important information:


The rooftop terrace has variable opening times depending on the weather conditions between 17:00 and 22:00. The wellness area will be temporarily closed due to technical malfunctions.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BUD

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4629 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.21
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George Johannes solo_traveller na
8
Pros:

Breakfast is very good. Lady at the reception is very helpful

Cons:

I suggest hotels must state a walk in shower/shower in the bath. The traveller need to have the choice. Showers in the bath is risky for older travellers, espesially to climb into the bath and when one slips and fall, the injury can ruin the holiday

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple us
10
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast included in stay.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra solo_traveller hu
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
Z
ZsuZsi Apati solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location is great.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
Z
Zseraldina couple de
9
Schönes Hotel mit super Lage
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel und super Lage. Man kann sehr viel fußläufig erreichen. Das Bett war schön groß und bequem.

Cons:

Wir hatten eine Suite und leider war die Minibar nicht befüllt, ansonsten kann man nichts bemängeln.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
7
Bed the sheets need to be bigger and extra blankets
Pros:

Central hotel

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
B
Bellil solo_traveller tn
8
Cons:

Breakfast so poor

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
T
Teresa solo_traveller at
8
Cons:

Frühstücksraum ist fensterlos im Keller und Terasse am Dach war gesperrt, die eigentlich ein Grund war, warum ich das gebucht hab.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
José Carlos couple es
8
Pros:

Tras un pequeño malentendido la dirección del Hotel President Budapest demostró una gestión de atención al cliente impecable compensando de manera generosa. La ubicación en pleno centro es inmejorable, muy contentos con la empatía de la gerente khatarina. Volveremos sin duda.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller es
1
Malísima
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

La resección fue horrible, ni una buena bienvenida, si explicación ninguna de la estancia, ni de la ciudad, tampoco ninguna gratitud a la hora de explicar el buffet de desayuno que lo teníamos contratado, nada amable en ningún momento ni si quiera un Buenos días y precio muy alto para un sitio que no te prestá atención ninguna ni información de nada

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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tibor nagyhazi extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room,clean,good location

Cons:

We had 2 rooms,both fridge empty also not working properly

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
H
Hans couple se
3
Location great, staff not engaged at all, breakfast ok but served in a bunker.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

When we arrived they gave us a room small, old, dirty with broken wardrobe, stained wall-to-wall carpets.
When we asked for another room they said we had to pay 30€ more per night.
We heard other guest with similar complaints.

The hotel has two parts one old with views of the street, another newer with no view at all, just an interior courtyard. The staff is not helpful and not engaged, they are working in their own clothes and give a bored impression.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Abel solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

La localizacion

Cons:

Teniamos media pension y la comida era escasa.. y tenian el restaurante-bar de la azotea cerrado y se cenaba en el bar del hotel con poca variedad.. la comida bien , un 8

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Iveta extended_group lv
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
M
Marek solo_traveller cz
6
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Wilhelm extended_group na
7
Very good hotel , perfectly located, excellent breakfast , but lack of good customer service
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, modern hotel perfect located close to Metro trains and other attractions

Cons:

I had to use my laptop at times and there were only a very small coffee table to use. So I had to place things on the bed to make room for the laptop and sit on the bed to work on my laptop. The coffee machine coffee pods ( nespresso) and only 2 were place originally. On the second nigh when I called reception from my room for a refill I was told to obtain refills myself .

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Unkle Al solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant short stay.
Pros:

On a very busy weekend in Budapest, I was lucky to get a room in this hotel as a last-minute cancellation. Everywhere was completely full, even hostels. The room is decent. I cannot say it was worth anything close to £160, but given the lack of other hotel availability, I jumped on it when I found it. Breakfast was decent. It was quite central. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

A pet peeve of cleaners knocking on a door that has a DO NOT DISTURB sign before your arranged check-out time. Just have some patience and wait 15 minutes, then knock when the person is actually late leaving.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Erika solo_traveller hu
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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ZOLTAN couple hu
6
A bit outdated hotel with excellent location
Pros:

The location is excellent, right in the hearth of the city centre, close to the airport express bus as well. The size of the the room (we booked deluxe double).

Cons:

The hotel had excellent quality and service years ago, but seems to be outdated today. I hope it will be improve due to the recent affiliation to Melia Group. For this price you could expect a better quality.

The carpet was dirty, and the bathroom (which was very small for a 4 star hotel) could be also be cleaner as well. The towels are really worn, and you can´t close the door of the bathroom unless you lock it. The breakfast is rich, but the quality could be better.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Panna couple hu
6
Pros:

Elhelyezkedés

2026-05-10 via Nuitee