World Class Spa Facility opens at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest

The five-star Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest, Hungary, has opened its unique ‘Royal Spa’, following an extensive 4 million Euro renovation of an original 19th century Spa.

Within the framework of its classical interiors, the Royal Spa has been carefully redesigned to provide over 1,000m2 of space spread over two storeys. The Spa is dedicated to vitality, tranquility and well-being of body and mind. Its wide range of facilities include a 15-metre- long swimming pool, several relaxation areas, saunas, steam bath, Jacuzzis, a fitness room, tropical rain showers, Niagara bathtubs, mud baths, seaweed baths, as well as a variety of therapeutic and massage treatments. The Royal Spa is accessible directly through the hotel as well as from a separate entrance on Erzsébet Boulevard.

The Royal Spa features a wide range of products by Algotherm, the renowned French spa specialists. Respectful of the environment, Algotherm has selected seaweed and other marine active ingredients designed for pure quality and vitality. Algotherm's marine resources are meticulously harvested and combined to provide special treatments having the full strength of the oceans. Trained Algotherm aestheticians provide some of the best massage techniques from around the world as also a selection of treatments to enhance well-being and heighten the senses.

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History of the Royal Spa

The spa was planned and built by famous Hungarian architect Vilmos Freund in 1886-88. At that time it contained steam baths, wave and shower baths, electric baths, pneumatic chamber and a medical room with cold water. Contemporary journalists were fascinated by the spa’s appearance. In 1903 direct access was created for hotel guests. After the First World War, Freund was declared bankrupt and his heirs sold the spa in 1923 to the Royal Nagyszálló Rt. The spa operated until 1944 and has been closed ever since. The abandoned and obsolete spa was rediscovered in 1983 and was earmarked for conversion into a car parking facility. Thankfully, János Dianóczki, who was in charge of planning the proposed multi-storey car park, turned down the proposal with the full backing of the media and the public. The Malta based International Hotel Investments, owners of the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal acquired the property and immediately set about drawing up plans for its rehabilitation.

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