Regency Suites Hotel

I met the very charming manager of the Regency Suites Hotel before I actually saw the hotel and was impressed by his professional approach to hospitality and his ultimate concern for his guests. He talked about his "boutique" hotel which I always equate with small, intimate and special charm. I quickly learned however, that in Hungary the term "boutique" refers more to size than ambiance. This is a 42 room hotel converted from what was once a medical center and is more a standard hotel that offers spacious accommodation at the heart of the commercial district of Pest near Ersebet ter (Elisabeth Square). Public areas are limited. There is a seating area just to the right of the entry; there is a small bar off the reception and a non-descript roof top terrace that boasts a view of the Basilica.  The breakfast room is accessed to the left of the entry and wraps round the side of the building. A full buffet breakfast is included in the price of your room. For those who do not want venture out for dinner the kitchen does offer some local, reasonably priced specialties such as goulash and Chicken paprika. Guestrooms, all termed "suites," are modern, large for a city and minimally furnishings-which adds to the illusion of space. Downstairs, fitness equipment is available in a small room termed an exercise room and around the corner is a sauna, a room for a massage and there are plans to convert the shower to a jacuzzi shower.  This is a comfortable hotel; well-located for Pest whose staff has been trained by a man who lives hospitality.