Guest directory
Welcome to the Akadémia Hotel**** in Balatonfüred
Download in PDF formatFirst of all we would like to wish you a pleasant stay and an enjoyable time in our hotel.
In this guest directory We will try to answer all your questions, that might occur during your stay.
Please, read it carefully, because some information might be important for you.
On the first page you can find information about Veszprém county and Balatonfüred. The next pages will give you informations about our services.
It is important, that you read and keep the hotel’s Fire Prevention Regulations.
Should you have any further questions, please, do not hestitate to call the Reception desk or ask the staff for help.
We wish you a pleasant stay, Akadémia Hotel**** Balatonfüred
Presentation of Veszprém county
Balatonfüred: The town of Balatonfüred is located in the county of Veszprém. It is the capital of administrative district of Balatonfüred. Referred as the “Capital” of the northern bank of Lake Balaton, it is also the oldest holiday resort around the lake. Regarding the number of nights spent at commercial hotels it is the sixth most popular city in Hungary. It is also a major sailboat marina.
History: The surroundings of Balatonfüred were already inhabited by prehistoric men. The first known residents were the Romans, their presence is indicated on several excavated church ruins and tombstones. The first written record of its name dates back to 1211 and was mentioned on an estate register made by the Abbey of Tihany. An upswing took place at the beginnig of the 19th century, during the “Reform Era”. The town theatre - constructed entirely of wood - provided a major entertainment for the guests during summertime. In 1831 Sándor Kisfaludy opened the first Hungarian speaking permanent theatre of Transdanubia, built by donations, with the support of Tihany Abbey and the people.
Sights of interest: On July 26. 1825 János Szentgyörgyi Horváth organized the first Anna Ball in his mansion in honor of his daughter Anna Krisztina. It has become a tradition and a major event, being held every since year . On István Széchenyi’s initiative - a Hungarian Count – the fi rst steamboat of the Balaton named “Kisfaludy” was put into operation in 1846, followed by the construction of a shipyard later on. Another major development period started at the beginning of the 1900’s by filling up the lakeshore reclaiming more land. A promenade was laid out, private villas were erected and the southern wing of the hospital was opened. Following World War II. the next upswing stage started in the 1960’s. In 1966 the XXVII. FICC (International Camping Caravanning Club) Rally took place in the city, which demanded the construction of a camping site for 400 persons. In 1971 the town of Balatonfüred was declared the Number 1. Spa and Holiday Resort of Hungary. In 1987 Balatonfüred achieved the title of „International Town of Grapes and Wine”.
• Places to visit •
- Jókai Mór Memorial House: Mór Jókai wrote his famous novel “The Golden Man” in this house, built in 1870. At present it is a memorial museum to visit.
- Lóczy-cave: The nearly 150 m long and 20 m deep special limestone cave was named after the world famous researcher of Lake Balaton, Lajos Lóczy. It’s really worth a visit.
- Vaszary Villa: One of the most prestigious and signifi cant building of Balatonfüred. It houses mostly exhibitions of fi ne art and serves as a venu for evening events like literature and music performances.
- Hospital for Cardiology: (Bathhouse, Erzsébet Sanatorium, National Hospital) 1728 - the present day buildings were constructed between 1836–1871.
- Nagyvendéglő: (The “Big Restaurant”) - 1748 - the present day classicist building was constructed 1802–1848, part of the building is the “Kursalon” (opened 1879), famous for Anna Balls, and the roofed promenade (Panteon of Balatonfüred) - today Anna Grand Hotel.
- Pálóczi Horváth Ádám Mansion: rebuilt 1787–1867 by William Teasdale (engineer of the Chain Bridge in Budapest) - today János Ferencsik School of Music.
•Check in / Arrival Our guests can occupy the hotel room on the day of arrival from 2pm. They can store their luggage in the luggage room before they occupy their rooms.
Check out / Departure On the day of check-out, we kindly ask you to leave your room until 10am. If you wish to extend your departure time, please consult with the Reception about the possibilities and extra charges. To fi nd out more about the availability of a late checkout or extension on the day of departure, please contact the Reception.
Cleaning The rooms are cleaned every day. If you need extra cleaning, please inform the Reception about it.
Cold Breakfast package Upon request, cold packed breakfast is available instead of hotel breakfast on the day of departure. Please place your request by 5 pm on the previous day.
Computing help Should any IT problem arise, please contact the Reception desk.
Concierge Service If you would like to inquire about diff erent programs, sights of the region or ticket reservations, our colleagues at the Reception desk will be at your service.
Credit card The following credit cards are accepted by our hotel: Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro.
Currency exchange In our hotel, there is no possibility for currency exchange. You can settle your bill in HUF or EUR. The change will be given to you in HUF or in the given currency. The type of currency return will depend on how your invoice is issued.
Curtain Each room is equipped with transparent and dim curtains.
Dietitic meals Please check with the Reception for available diatetic services.
Doctor Please contact the Reception desk if you have any health problems so that our colleagues can call for a doctor or an ambulance. Emergency medical service: Balatonfüred, Csárda u. 1. Tel: +36 87 580 888
Electricity Voltage in Hungary is 220V/50Hz.
Event The Akadémia Hotel**** is the ideal venue for business or family events. For further information, please contact our staff at the Reception!
Extra blanket It can be requested at the Reception
Fire The whole area of the hotel are equipped with smoke detectors. In case of fire when hearing the alarm bell, please take the escape route, which is shown on the door of your room.
Fire exit Escape route is indicated on the sign placed on the door of your room.
Gift Certificate Surprise your loved ones and friends with an “Akadémia Hotel” gift voucher for fun, relaxation and comfort. Please contact our staff at the Reception,who will happily support you with the purchase of the voucher. Our staff is at your disposal at the Reception regarding the purchase.
Hair dryer A hair dryer is available in every bathroom.
Heating The desired temperature in your room can be set by the thermostat fi xed on the wall. It only works if the windows and doors are closed.
Information materials Programs fl yers, maps, schedules, restaurant off ers are available at the Reception.
Internet We ensure free wi-fi access in the rooms and communal areas.
Internet terminal For using the internet - if required - we can also provide a laptop with a printing capability. Please contact the Reception!
Invoicing It takes place at the Reception desk.
Ironing If you have items to be ironed, please contact the Reception desk. We can provide you with a fl atiron and an ironing board.
Ironing service Please indicate your ironing needs at the Reception, our colleagues will pick up your clothes. After ironing your clothes will be returned to you in your room. About the fees please contact the Reception.
Laundry Our hotel manages cleaning, washing and ironing of your clothes. If you need this service please contact our colleagues. The price list is displayed at the Reception.
Laundry bag It’s in the closet. Please place the clothes to be cleaned in the laundry bag. The cleaning costs are to be paid on departure at check-out.
Lobby You can enjoy the off ers of our drinkbar in the hotel lobby.
Lobby bar At the bar, open around the clock, we also provide room service between 6 am and 10 pm.
Lost properties In case you lose or fi nd something, please inform the chambermaids or the Reception desk.
Luggage rack It can be found by the wardrobe in your room and it is suitable for storing packages and parcels.
Luggage room If you wish to leave your luggage in the hotel after moving out of your room, the luggage room at the Reception desk is at your disposal.
Luggage transport If you need assistance for luggage transport, please contact the Reception.
Magazine It is available in your room.
Meals Dining is available in the hotel’s restaurant from 7 am to 9 pm based on the current menu. On request we can also provide a room service!
Meal times Breakfast 7:00-10:00 am - Dinner 6:00-9:00 pm
Minibar It is available in your room. Your consumption can be paid upon departure.
Newsletter You can register for it through our website.
Newspaper Daily newspapers can be found in the lobby, weekly newspapers can also be read digitally here.
Parking Our guest can use the parking lot next to the hotel and the swimming pool, respectively the parking area facing the Conference Center free of charge.
Payment methods You can pay in cash (HUF, EUR), by credit card, by SZÉP card. Invoicing takes place at the Reception desk.
Pets Pets are welcome for a payment of fee, with the exception of guide-dogs who are free. About the surcharge please visit our website or contact the hotel Reception.
Photocopying It is availabe at the Reception.
Pillows Extra pillows or pillows of diff erent types are available at the Reception.
Please do not disturb If you do not want to be disturbed, please hang the sign on the door handle.
Radio Radio stations can be listened to on the television, the channel guide can be found in the back of the guest directory.
Room furniture 2 chairs, 2 beds, 1 table, 1 table lamp, socket, colour LCD televison set, 2 bedside tables, wardrobe, dressing mirror, 2 reading led lamp, 1 minibar and 1 room-safe.
Reception Our Reception service is around the clock (24 hours). Should you have any questions, please dial “0” from you room to reach the Reception. We ensure continuous check-in and check-out. Invoicing: It takes place at the Reception.
Safe The hotel rooms are equipped with a safe.
Sanitary items They are available for purchase at the Reception (body lotion, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, feminine hygiene products, etc)
Sauna Sauna is available free of charge for hotel guests in the swimming pool next to the hotel. It is accesible from the hotel through a roofed hallway.
Schedule info Schedule information on public transportation is available at the Reception for buses, trains, ferries etc.
Sewing service Upon request we provide sewing services. When required please inform the Reception!
Sights in the area You can get information about programmes and current events in the area from our colleagues at the Reception desk.
Shoehorn A shoehorn is available in your room
Shoe cleaning A shoe cleaning machine in the lobby and a shoe cleaning cloth in the room are available. To use our shoe cleaning service please contact the Reception.
Slippers If requested, they are available at the Reception.
Smoking Our hotel has 50 non-smoking rooms. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
Stationery, notepad These items are available in your room.
Taxi If you would like to order a taxi, our colleagues at the Reception desk will be ready to help you.
Technical failure In case of a technical failure, please inform the receptionist.
Television Every room has a LCD television set with a remote control.
Telephone It can be found in every room. A public phone is also available at the Reception.
Television channels in the room You can fi nd the current programs on tv. There is a channel information sheet by the TV set. Should any problem arise, please turn to the Reception.
Television programs You can fi nd the current programs on the TV. The channel guide can be found in the back of this folder. Should any problem occcure, please contact the Reception.
Thermometer It can be requested at the Reception desk.
Ticket Tickets (e.g. entering tickets) can be arranged through the Reception.
Towels In every room you can fi nd 1 bath mat, besides 1 face towel and 1 bath towel for each person. If you need a clean towel, please leave the old one on the fl oor. Take care of our environment and protect it with less washing!
Transfer service/ In case you need one, please inform the Reception.
Trash You can fi nd a dustbin in each room and bathroom.
Umbrella Can be requested at the Reception desk.
Wake-up Call You can order it through the Reception.
Wardrobe The wardrobe in you room has hanger bars and shelves. A coathanger is located next to the closet.
Website On our website you can read about our current deals and package offers. www.akademiahotel.hu
Window Each room of the hotel is equipped with soundproof windows.
Writing paper It is available in your room.
EMERGENCY EXITS, ESCAPE ROUTES
Please let us introduce you to a few fire safety requirements:
- The hotel premises can be used only in accordance with their purpose.
- Combustible, flammable substances are forbidden to be brought in.
- It is forbidden to use in-room heaters and electric cooking appliances.
- The hotel and the room terraces are non-smoking.
- It is prohibited to throw cigarette ash, matches or combustible waste into the trash bin.
- In case of fire alarm take your personal values and ID card with you and leave the
- building following the map of escape routes placed on the inner side of the room door.
- Before leaving please close the windows of the room.
- Please always follow the instructions of the safety services of the hotel and the staff. If you notice fi re or fire conditions, please inform the hotel Reception.
More Informations
Room rates
You can fi nd informations about our current packages and special off ers here: www.akademiahotel.hu,
where you can also subscribe to our newsletter.
Our prices included the following services:
- double rooms with air conditioning and LCD TV
- generous breakfast and/or dinner buff et
- unlimited use of the spa complex next to the hotel
- unlimited Internet access / Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel
- free parking
Discounts for children:
- 0-2,99 years free (in the parents’ bed)
- 3-11,99 years 50% discount
- above12 years supplement for spare bed to be paid extra
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