Simply the nicest hotel that I have ever had the privilege of visiting, Le Meridien caters to their clients' every needs without seeming stuffy or too formal. The rooms are large and comfortable, using dark, masculine tones in the decorating that suggest a home rather than a business hotel. Bathrooms are enormous, with heated marble floors, extra wide and deep bath tubs, and separate high pressure bathing showers.Service is exemplary and friendly to boot. All the staff have a much better command of English than other luxury properties I visited in Budapest. The fitness center has a medium-sized weight area that should meet the needs of most travelers, a fabulous though small recreational swimming pool in an atrium setting, a jacuzzi, a steam room and a sauna. Massage is available with a reservation.
Downstairs is a small and somewhat unimpressive business center that offers internet access. Like more and more luxury hotels internet access is available in guests' room, though the clerk informed me that I probably had cabling issues in my walls after he tried unsuccessfully to get my up and running for fifteen minutes. Either way the cost is prohibitive, particularly when compared to prices in the internet cafes merely a block away from the hotel.
A fine restaurant, Le Bourbon, is available for meals throughout the day. Adria Palace Bar offers live entertainment in the evening, usually a jazz vocalist. Conference facilities and the ballroom are top notch. It's no wonder that this property is recognized as one of the best hotels in the world.