River Lodge

This accommodation was really bad - filthy and uncomfortable, with the worst food of the trip. Some lowlights: - Wifi won't stay connected in room; in reception it is slow at 1mb down and up - Room is filthy - cobwebs, dirty sheets, rugs dirty. We thoroughly checked the bed for bedbugs... - Padlock for door was cumbersome - Sleep was difficult with noise and curtains that don't block light. Dinner was quite bland - rice undercooked, beef was chewy. Breakfast at hotel was also bland - buckwheat pancakes, toast, etc. Fried eggs were decent. Two other groups had been here from the overbooked Valley Resort, so I'd recommend avoiding both.

Driving up, the property looks completely abandoned. Walking up, looks the same. We arrived early and no one was there, but we found a door unlocked and were at least about to get into "reception". It's a 1 person front desk and you're considered lucky of anyone is actually there when you need them. They must watch a camera from somewhere on the property because they eventually (sometimes) will show up. We picked this hotel due to it being half way to the airport and the main part of the city and because it had beautiful views and a restaurant on property, WORST MISTAKE EVER. This hotel is completely isolated and the restaurant is not open and there are no views to be had. The closest restaurant is a 4 minute walk and after going we found out they only open for events. There is nothing around for miles. The front desk are limited on what they can even help you with. You can't use their food apps as a foreigner and there are no other delivery services. So we spent more on taxis trying to get food, then if we had stayed in the city. The airport fare is exactly the same as if you had stayed in the center city. The hotel is clean, but all you can smell is over powering flowery cleaner and it's EVERY WHERE... you can smell it on sheets, carpets, bathrooms, hallways, towels... it's so strong it's nauseating. The hotel looks like they are trying to revive it, with sagging couches and mattresses, thinning towels, rough sheets and outdated decor. Disappointing.

If you like to stay away from the city center, this place is nice with free car parking. Right along the Danube with hiking and biking trails along the river. The shower turns off automatically for ecofriendliness so keep pushing the faucet.

Bait and switch We chose this property because it advertised there was a bar, restaurant, and airport transfer. There was NONE of these things. There was NO place to eat, which is what we expected and needed. We had to take an Uber to and from a restaurant, and to the airport the next morning. The management needs to update their information. This is a very barebones establishment. I would not stay here again. Though right on the Danube, it is not in a convenient location and the building is very run down.

Very good Lovely area. Nice and quiet but still within a short distance to city centre. Nice view of the river. Very clean and comfy.