Hotel Lövér Sopron

Stayed here for 2 nights with our 18 month old son, it was perfect for young kids - a big playroom with plenty of toys, ramps and lifts for strollers, and plenty of parking. Our rate included breakfast and dinner, there was a wide variety of food for both and the large number of diners meant everything was fresh. It's a little far from the city centre but it's a pleasant 20 min walk if you have the time. The only thing is the decor is slightly dated, but everything is clean and the staff are helpful and friendly, so not really an issue. Overall, a good place to stay if you have kids and are driving.

Hotel Lover is a Spa type hotel set in woodland on the outskirts of Sopron close to the Austro-Hungarian border. Buses run every 15 minutes or so into town at a flat rate of 220 Forints (80 pence at March 09 prices) passing the train station en route to the town centre, which is a 30 minute walk. Trains run to Budapest (2.5 hours)and Vienna (1 hour). Facilities are excellent with pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Bikes can be hired or you can just walk in the woods. A beauty centre is on top floor for pampering. We had a large twin room with balcony overlooking the forest at the back of the hotel. The hotel isn't new but it is well maintained and spacious with lounges for relaxing. Food is Hungarian so don't expect 'international cuisine' so don't expect chips every day, just some days. We liked it. Hotel drinks aren't the usual rip-off. The hotel caters for families so if you hate kids, pick another hotel. Reception staff speak English but as Sopron is so close to Austria, the rest of the staff tend only to communicate to foreigners in German.

We have spent a a weekend in the hotel with our family in two adjoining "superior" rooms (not interconnected). With its 3 star qualification the hotel has a list of resort type services: indoor swimming pool, massage and health services, shop, children playground indoor/outdoor, cafe, restaurant, ect., although we have not used them personally. The hotel is outside of the city, we have travelled by car, but there is a public transport available. The goodies: staff are very helpful and kind, especially they were to our 1 year old baby. The place has a welcoming familiar feeling and nice surrounding. The building and the rooms are kept immaculately clean. The downsize: interior (public areas, rooms, bathroom) have "oldish" design, furniture are tired and worn out (you can hear the matrasses crying for exchange), toiletries are basic and cheap (liquid soap). Being on halfboard we were astonished that on one of the evening the buffet table was almost empty after 8 o'clock (dinner was between 7-9 pm).

I booked a single spa get-away in this quaint medieval Hungarian town an hour train from Vienna. It's an easy bus ride from the hotel to the old town "Centrum". The hotel is situated at the base of miles and miles of wonderful walking trails. Most written material is NOT in English. Many hotel staff speak reasonable English. Spa services were fine. Food was plentiful. Prices were very reasonable. The pool was small. The busy hotel is very, almost too, kid friendly. If you are a mature adult and wanting a quiet place to go, this would not be a good choice. I would return, just being careful not to book during school holidays.