“A bit of a Disappointment”

In some ways the hotel is quite good. The location is good, not exactly smack in the center of the interesting area of Pecs but also not very far out, 5-10 minute walk from the real center. Was also easy to find from the train station. The breakfast was quite good. The lobby ok, had a computer that can be used for a fee. But - and there is a but. The room itself was unsatisfactory. It was very shabby, the bed narrow and uncomfortable, the room very cold (heat was turned off although it was cold outside), and worst of all was the fact that the bathroom simply did not function. I do not want to get too graphic but the toilet simply refused to operate properly and its in-pipes leaked all over the floor. The staff seemed to try hard, but the hotel seemed quite a bit lower quality than some other 3 star hotels I took a look at in the town, one being the sister hotel of the Patria. These were classier places. The price is quite reasonable but in retrospect I would have preferred to pay more and get a nicer room.

“Great location for city centre”

Do NOT be put off by the dated appearance of this hotel - looks like a 1970's concrete block. It is dated inside but the rooms (if ours was anything to go by) are a good size with a table and chairs; a balcony and a reasonable sized clean bathroom. Breakfast could be a bit chaotic - occasionally we had to set our own table with cutlery and food was not always replenished when it ran out. However, the great location (5 minutes walk to main square) more than made up for any shortcomings. Staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely book this hotel again when visiting Pecs (which is a wonderful city - we stayed 7 nights).

“Excellent international standard hotel”

We spent 10 days in this hotel in very hot weather. We had booked a standard double room which was furnished with a large fan, but after one rather hot and noisy night with the door and window open, we upgraded to a superior room with air conditioning. Although this was extra cost it was well worth it. The room was very comfortable with twin beds which we pushed together, a fridge and minibar, a table and two chairs, three table lights plus centre light and tea/coffee making equipment. There were only six hangers provided so it is essential to take extra ones for a long stay. The buffet breakfasts were superb with every taste catered for, but the restaurant only does salads and sandwiches later in the day - no hot meals. The hotel is ideally situated to walk into the city in a few minutes where there are numerous restaurants to choose from. A most enjoyable stay.

“Hotel Patria”

I stayed at the Patria while waiting for an overnight train en route to Budapest. The hotel is three blocks (about 400 meters) from the train station. I took a cab, not knowing where I was going, which cost about 500 Florints (five USD). The next morning, I simply walked back to the train station. It took five minutes. The hotel is clean -- very clean -- and quiet. They have free internet service in the lobby, and it worked very well. The front desk person was pleasant, spoke multiple languages (English, Hungarian -- of course -- and German). And the hotel was quite inexpensive. I did not make use of the facilities, as I was simply on a stopover. But my sense was that this is a darned good place. I'd go there again.