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Budapest, the capital of Hungary, offer good sightseeing for tourists. I just return from a three days luxury travel to Budapest and in below article I’ll give you an overview of this city.

First let me answer to the popular question “Is Budapest better than Vienna?”. I like more Budapest than Vienna because superb views of the Danube. Also, I found nice luxury hotels in Budapest along the River with breathtaking views and outstanding services. And I spend less in Budapest than in Vienna…

For this article, Luxury Travel in Budapest, I choose to stay three nights in three different luxury hotels in Budapest:
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge and Boscolo Budapest – Autograph Collection (you can read below my reviews for each of them). I select those luxury hotels based on the best reviews and ratings and also availability.

Isn’t impossible to visit all top 10 attractions in Budapest in only 3 days as Budapest has its history all around. Of course if the weather is good. Also the food is delicious and you should try both good restaurants and popular ones (like the one from the Central Market Hall).

The currency in Hungary is Forint (1000 Hungarian forints = 4.5051 US dollars). I would not recommend to change USD/EURO at hotel desk because rate exchange is not good. Search for a bank or a specialized stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus (there are a lot in Budapest)

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When you are in Budapest you cannot miss the best attractions in Budapest even you stay only 2 days… below you can find our Top 10 Attractions in Budapest.

1. Castle Hill
2. Gellért Hill and The Citadel
3. Central Market Hall
4. Danube cruise
5. Chain Bridge
6. Hungary’s Parliament Building
7. Budapest’s famous baths
8.St. Stephen’s Basilica
9.Budapest Opera House
10.Budapest Zoo
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We arrive to Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest for our Budapest trip. Choosing the right hotel in Budapest is not an easy task because there are so many Hotels in Budapest with good ratings and reviews. Even 60% from visitors are business travelers, we, as tourists, we were happy that we choose Kempinski Hotel. Take a look at our Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Review and you find interesting facts about it!

Ratings and Review Location 10/10 Service 10/10 Rooms 9.67/10 Food and drink 9.67/10 Spa & pool 8.67/10 Hotel Design 9/10 Business Facilities 10/10 Overal Rating 9.57

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Conclusions PROS CONS + Friendly staff + Located right in the heart of the Budapest + Good Breakfast - The pool is small - No tea/coffee makers in room A luxury hotel in great location with staff very helpful and friendly.

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I had great expectations of Boscolo Budapest – Autograph Collection. As soon as I entered the hotel and I was amazed by design! The atrium is fabulous and famous New York Cafe is amazing! But I was very disappointed after accommodation and read in this Boscolo Budapest – Autograph Collection Review why…

Ratings and Review Location 9/10 Service 7.63/10 Rooms 6.33/10 Food and drink 9.33/10 Spa & pool 8.67/10 Hotel Design 10/10 Business Facilities 10/10 Overal Rating 8.71

Boscolo Budapest – Autograph Collection Conclusions PROS CONS + Amazing interior design + Luxurious and famous restaurant - Arrogant staff - Dirty room - Ants in the room A luxurious hotel with fabulous interior design but unprofessional staff.

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In our second day in Budapest luxury trip we stay at Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, a hotel with breathtaking views of the Chain Bridge and the Royal Castle. Find out if it is a good choice for you in this Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge review.

Ratings and Review Location 10/10 Service 8.67/10 Rooms 9.67/10 Food and drink 9.67/10 Spa & pool 9/10 Hotel Design 8.33/10 Business Facilities 9.67/10 Overal Rating 9.29

Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Conclusions PROS CONS + Good Location + View of Danube if you get a room with river view - Reception staff too slow - Staff too formal A luxury business hotel with amazing view of river. Professionally but not friendly staff.

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Chamonix, one of the oldest ski resorts in France, is one hour from Geneva Airport. Here you can find luxury villas and one of the best is Chalet Amazon Creek.

Each of the five en-suite bedrooms is designed and furnished to the highest standards using neutral fabrics to give a fresh and warm feel. The chalet boasts vast living areas, a cinema room and a fully equipped luxury spa with hamman steam room, sauna and sunken Jacuzzi.

Wake to coffee served in your bedroom, then enjoy a delicious breakfast and breath taking views of the Aiguille du Midi. After a day on the slopes, cosy the children into the cinema room and reward yourself with a massage in the superbly equipped spa with wonderful views of the forest. Alternatively, settle down with a glass of wine from our superbly stocked wine cellar.

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Clean air is very important for our health so a device like HYLA GST can be helpful. It uses ONLY water as a filter and its concept is its method of trapping dirt, dust, and allergens in the water. The system forces the air through a water-bath.

Bling-my-Thing, a company based in Berlin, Germany unveiled a special edition of the HYLA GST hand-encrusted with 32,000 Swarovski Crystals. At $21,900 this special edition of the HYLA GST is the most expensive vacuum cleaner in the world and become the wish for any housekeepers.

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As the springtime is one of the best times to experience small ship cruising with American Cruise Lines you should take a look at Spring Cruise Collection just announced by this operator.

Cruise itineraries include the Mississippi River, Historic South & Golden Isles, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Great Rivers of Florida, and Puget Sound & San Juan Islands.

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A tip for your next luxury holiday: take a look at Luxurious Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef, Maldives: exotic ocean views and dramatic sunsets for a true tropical holiday.

The resort is a diver’s dream destination with numerous diving sites and it’s very own reef and shipwreck to explore. For those that prefer to stay on land, the view of the lagoon dotted with water villas is hypnotic.

Each Vivanta hotel and resort offers unique Vivanta motifs. These are curated “must on your list” experiences that represent an imaginative take on the destination and its culture. These are “must dos” and “must sees” presented with the Vivanta signature of hospitality.

These 12 elegantly styled, spacious Superior Charm Beach Villa are 58 square metres with thatched roofs, offering total privacy for your tropical getaway. Designed in hushed pastels with a large comfortable sea-facing bed, our airy Superior Charm Beach Villas work their magic with brilliant views; outdoor showers uniquely designed open space.

Deluxe Delight Beach Villa are 66 square metres of exotic sophistication with thatched roofs, an outer deck and space for dinner. Large glass bay windows show off amazing beach views although you can get an even closer view from outside on day bed or the hammock.
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Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square is the first hotel of Kempinski Hotels opened in the capital of Lithuania and their first property in the Baltic States.

The location in the heart of the Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site – is right on Cathedral Square, and very close to the Presidential Palace, with a view over Vilnius Cathedral, the Bell tower, and Gediminas tower.

The Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square offers 96 rooms and suites, each one of which has an individual character, featuring parquet floors, subtle lighting, fine fabrics, and a striking colour palette that both echoes the traditions of Baltic Lithuani

Standard rooms range in size from 20 – 27 m2, and Superior rooms, from 27 – 31 m2. Standard and Superior rooms situated on the top floor have a unique window design, and a highly original layout with charming attic roofs. Deluxe rooms range in size from 32 – 46 m2, and all these rooms feature direct views of Cathedral Square, have high ceilings, and large bathrooms with separate shower.

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