Travelling to Budapest in May and would like a room with a view of the Danube. Considering the Intercontiental, Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton (Castle Hills). It seems the Kempinski, Le Meriden and art'otel do not have river views. Any info. on the nicest hotel that does would be greatly appreciated.

Actually, I think the art'otel should. If it's the hotel I'm thinking of, it is on Bem Rampart, just a few doors down the street from Hotel Victoria, where we stayed and which has great views across the river to Parliament and Chain Bridge.

the Gellert has rooms with views of the Danube (looking towards Pest) and you get free use the the spa.

http://www.danubiusgroup.com/

I have considered the Gellert, but some posts have said it is looking worn--do you agree?

I just noticed you had 2 threads going and wasn't sure if you knew. Here's the link to the other one.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34559251