Mercure Szekesfehervar Magyar Kiraly — Hotel in Székesfehérvári járás

The old stately hotel changed into an Accor Mercure and created some expectations that in my view it doesn't meet yet. Little was done to upgrade the hotel it looks like. The room is clean and has all basic needs, but the room has a moldy smell. The air exchange is not very good and despite my airing morning and evening there is condensation on the windows that nobody removes. The bed is good, but the room still has carpet that has been there for a while. No power socket next to the bed, a lamp that is blinding above it. The hotel itself has a lot of space, but it gives it a very "cold" feeling. "The bar" seems it was placed in the corridor by mistake and is very uninviting - not to mention the decision to close it at 21:00, the time when most people in the hotel come back from the restaurant and may want to have a drink before going to bed. The hotel claims "a gym" which turned out to be a dark "dimly lit" windowless room under the roof with some rusted 60's machines in there.... Mercure??? Hope some things will...

A beautiful building in the heart of the town near a small park and at the head of the main pedestrian street, where there are many cafe and bars. Some rooms despite billed as doubles are a bit cramped, so go for a third floor one if you like space. These are very nice rooms and have comfortable beds. Reception was initially very helpful and charming, but as the eve wore on things got more difficult. As per the photo, the hostess tray was Spartan to say the least. Only one tea infusion, no milk and one coffee each ! When asked for English tea, the receptionist seemed confused and said there was breakfast in the morning. ( at breakfast there were many teas and milk ) so it would have been easy for her to get us some. The only other thing that was a bit irksome, is that there is no lounge bar, which for such a big hotel was surprising, and a drink at 10pm was asking too much ! The breakfast of buffet style was very comprehensive and well presented. Overall a nice stay with...

A hidden gem – both the hotel and the city

I only booked a night in Székesfehérvár because Budapest was too expensive – and I’m so glad I did. The Mercure is in a charming old building right at the entrance to the beautiful historic old town. The hotel itself is a bit old-school: small beds, but clean rooms. What really makes the difference is the outstanding breakfast, incredibly kind and attentive staff, and the amazing pillows (I need to find out where to buy them!).

The location couldn’t be better – step outside and you’re in the middle of a vibrant pedestrian zone full of cafés, bars, shops, and life. The city has a rich history and a great atmosphere, but hardly any tourists – for the first time in Hungary, I heard Hungarian all around me, and I loved it (I love learning different languages, but 🇭🇺 is really difficult).

Both the hotel and the city are little treasures you might otherwise overlook. I’m...