The Aquincum Hotel Budapest

Positive We stayed as a couple for five nights at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum, mainly due to the Sziget Festival. For that, the location is really very good. The festival grounds can be reached in about 30 minutes on foot. The connection to the city center is also good by train and bus. It takes about 25 minutes to get to Deák Ferenc tér. Upon our arrival, the crowd was very large due to the festival. A positive aspect was that fresh water is available in the entrance area at all times. Dogs were also considered, as two water bowls are provided. The hotel is quite large with its four floors and numerous rooms. The three elevators worked very well, were modern, and were each quickly available. We practically never had to wait long. Our room offered sufficient space for two people and was functionally and generally pleasantly furnished. The amenities included, among other things, a 0.75 l bottle of mineral water, an empty minibar, and a safe. Bathrobes were also already provided in the room, as unlimited access to the spa was included in the stay. Room service worked reliably, cleaned up well, and regularly provided us with fresh towels. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our entire stay. We were also greeted in a friendly manner in the corridors each time. The spa area is located in the basement and was overall fine in terms of equipment. There is a gym, mixed saunas, as well as separate saunas for women. In addition, several pools are available, including a larger pool with a depth of up to 1.80 m and about 24 °C, as well as two shallower pools with approximately 20 °C. The breakfast buffet offers a large selection and, at around 15 €, is in our view reasonably priced. We also felt the prices in the River Bar, where lunch and dinner are offered, were fair. We had lunch there once. The shrimp in garlic were good, even if not quite at the level of comparable Spanish tapas. The club sandwich with french fries, on the other hand, was really very delicious and well prepared. Also practical are the numerous parking spaces in front of the hotel as well as the available storage options for e-scooters. Negative Already at check-in, it became apparent that some processes seem a bit dated. Although four employees were working at the reception at the same time, we had to wait about 35 minutes due to the large crowd. Especially during a major event like the Sziget Festival, there would be room for improvement here in our view. At least it is positive that key cards made of a type of cardboard are already being used. The room itself also seemed a bit older in places. The biggest problem for us was the air conditioning. Although we had reported this to the reception, the situation did not improve. Although the unit did blow a little air into the room, any real cooling was hardly noticeable. Especially in August, that was correspondingly unpleasant. The bathroom was fine in terms of size, although there were several points that should be improved. The bathtub gave way slightly when stepping in, the water pressure of the shower was relatively weak, and the shower hose was clearly rusty and, in our view, should be replaced urgently. In addition, the toilet cistern started to splash audibly again and again after some time, which can be particularly annoying at night. The bed was reasonably comfortable, though nothing special. We did not use the television during our stay and therefore cannot make any statement about the available programming. The whirlpool in the spa area could also use a renovation. In several places, the plastic covers on the edges had already come loose, which gives the otherwise tidy spa area a clearly worn impression. Conclusion Overall, our stay at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum was okay. Especially during the Sziget Festival, the location is a big advantage, as the festival grounds are within walking distance and there is also a good connection to the Budapest city center. We also liked the friendly staff, the reliable room service, the fast elevators, and the included spa access. However, you can tell the hotel's age in various places. In particular, the non-functioning air conditioning as well as some signs of wear in the bathroom and spa area should be improved. At a price of around €160 per night during our stay, we would have expected a bit more overall. For a stay during the Sziget Festival, we would certainly consider the hotel again due to its location. Without this location advantage, however, we would be less likely to recommend it at this price-performance ratio.

We stayed in two rooms at the Verdi Budapest Aquincum. Overall, we had a pleasant stay. The location is very appreciable and the pool and spa area is a real plus for relaxing. The rooms were clean and comfortable, even if the furniture could use a bit of modernization, as it seems slightly old. We particularly appreciated the reception and restaurant staff, who were excellent, very professional, and welcoming. On the other hand, the pool staff could be a bit more friendly and attentive. Despite this small negative point, we enjoyed our stay and recommend the hotel.

Ok for the price - it cost it half of a couple of others we considered. Hard to choose where to stay in Budapest. However, here there is nothing else right around so you have to go far or take a transport bus or train further in. Their breakfast was ok. Spa also as expected. Unfortunately they have nothing of outdoor area (pool bar or sitting area) Really unfortunate the days we were there that all aircon was out of operation!!!! They should have given compensation.