You can't come to Budapest and not swim every day ...! Which is way we wanted to stay in this charming old convent a second time around in August last year ... we had requested the same room - compact but cool and serviceable, in the annexe overlooking the pool (sheltered by trees) ... so that we could awake in the mornings to the lulling sound of the pool waters lapping (the opening hours from 6am !!) ... the Hungarians take their swimming & facilities very seriously, so this is civilised swimming, no rowdy crowds or shouting, and the fact that you can use any of the three Olympic pools free-of-charge [plus 1 x access to St Lukas Thermal Baths) makes this a real oasis in the big busy city. Yet at the same time, you're not far from Margaret Bridge & Island, and can jump on a tram to visit this architectural gem of a capital ! We'll be back ...

This is a great value hotel - good for the pocketbook, reasonably comfortable, and located only a short walk from the Magrit Bridge and public transportation. I was there with a small group and we all met in the breakfast area each morning - breakfast wasn't fancy but was adequate for starting the day. Staff were always courteous and often very helpful. The free wifi access was very handy, though not always easy from the room - better in the common area.
The use of the pool was a real treat!

People who stay here may find it noisy if their room faces the street, because the traffic is constant. Better to ask for a room facing the swimming pool, which although noisy for much of the day is totally quiet from 21:00 to 06:00 hours. All rooms are small (the place was once a convent and you are sleeping in what was once a nun's cell) but are more than adequately furnished and are very clean. Breakfast is a buffet of cereals, rolls, cold cuts, yoghurt, coffee and tea served in a small corridor alcove. It can be pretty crowded, so try to get there early. Value for money? Yes, definitely, if you take advantage of off-season lower prices and you make use of the excellent swimming pool whose admission is included in the price.

Travelled as part of a rugby tour - the hotel was quite tolerant to our large group, although at times it was a close call.

A short walk from the tram stop, there is a very good all you can eat buffet on the bridge by the tram stop. The hotel has a large olympic swimming pool, which is used by one of Budapests top clubs - it is possible to use it though as guests of the hotel.

Rooms are basic but clean, some near the front suffer from noise from the trams - however the rooms around the pool are very quiet (usually).