Hotel Charles

Lisa Ellsberry (Solo traveler) from Bellevue, WA, United States
+ The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. secure parking, room size, window size, breakfast. - Noise from the street. Extra charges, such as for parking, for use of safe. Distance from Pest, thus had to walk 20 minutes or take the bus. They did not have blow driers in the room, but did lend one at no charge.	Overall 7.7110 Staff 10 Cleanliness 10 Value for money 6 Comfort (room) 8 Services 6 Dining 8 Locaiton 6

The staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The rooms were large and had many windows, thus had a very bright and open feel. They were also very clean. There was secure parking (at a charge), and use of the hotel safe (at a charge). Breakfast was included and was very good. I enjoyed the one dinner I ate in the hotel restraurant. There was a kitchen in the room and it seemed very clean. Since I was traveling alone, the biggest drawback for me was the hotel's location. That particular area of town seemed a bit run down. I didn't feel safe walking around the area after dark. It was a 20 minute walk to the Pest side. You could also take a bus or taxi. Conveniently, you can buy your bus tickets at the hotel. Fortunately, the bus stopped directly in front of the hotel. So, I did not feel unsafe taking the bus back later in the evening. It was only a 10 -15 minute walk to the Gellert. I am not sure about the convenience to reach the other Buda attractions, since I went on an organized tour to those. One other severe problem was the noise from the street, which carried on throughout the night. A light sleeper would not have slept well. If I stayed at the hotel again, I would ensure I had a room facing away from the street. They did not have blow driers in the room, but did lend one at no charge. There were not hangers in my room. But maybe they would supply those. I didn't ask.

11/06/2006