BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL
The Marriott hotel is listed as 5 stars. Although it was very nice and comfortable, it wasn�t quite worthy of that listing � particularly when compared to the 5-star Four Seasons a few blocks down the street. That might change, however, because the Marriott hotel just began a total refurbishment, to be completed by the end of 2007. What I liked about the hotel is that all 362 guest rooms overlook the Danube in the heart of Budapest (on the Pest side). The service was good, the elevators were fast, the lobby was plush and the hotel had high-speed internet (6500 HUF = $30 a day, or 1.900 HUF = $9 an hour). Off-season rack room rates start at $190 a night, but you can find cheaper prices on the internet (ahem� JohnnyJet.com). The HUF 5900 ($27) American breakfast buffet is not included. Budapest Marriott Hotel, Apaczai Csere Janos u. 4., Budapest, 1052 Hungary; tel.: 36-1-266-7000. For more click HERE.