Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras Opens This Week

On 7 May 2009, the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras in Slovakia will soft open. The grand opening is planned for September 2009.

The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras is located on the shores of an alpine lake, 1,351 metres above sea level in the spectacular High Tatras Mountains in Strbske Pleso. The High Tatras Mountain is the natural border between Poland and Slovakia, forming the central and highest section of the Carpathian mountain range.

The restored heritage building consists of three interlinking parts. The architecture of the historic building, a former famous Grand hotel built in 1906, is fairy-tale romantic with its turrets and latticed windows. The 98 spacious rooms and suites in contemporary design all offer breathtaking views either over the idyllic alpine lake, the mountains or the vast valley; some even feature private winter gardens. The presidential and honeymoon suites are the height of luxury, where newly-weds can enjoy a glass of champagne in their private Jacuzzi on the roof top or in front of the suite’s fireplace.

The hotel provides international and Mediterranean cuisine in its all-day dining Grand Restaurant, focusing on the finest produce and local specialties, prepared by an experienced team of international chefs.

Up to 124 guests can savour the best of seasonal, local and organic products, or sample the finest wines from the wine cellar which offers more than 300 different wines.

For conferences, meetings and festive occasions, the hotel has two ballrooms which can cater for up to 150 people. The main emphasis is on incentives and outdoor activities. Apart from exploring the surrounding nature on foot or mountain bike, the area is ideal for cross-country and downhill skiing, horse-back riding, or tours with horse carriages or snow scooters.

Bungee jumping and paragliding, bear-watching expeditions and hot-air ballooning complete the offer, and can all be arranged by the hotel’s creative concierge team.

For the youngest guests, special amenities and services are available, including a professionally run Kids’ Club with many activities to keep children entertained while their parents relax. Little details, such as steps at check-in and in the bathroom, a welcome gift, child-sized bathrobes and slippers, complimentary bedtime milk, no-tear shampoo and special children’s toiletries make the kids feel special and welcome.

The 1,300 sqm Wellness & Spa is a further highlight, offering a variety of Thalgo and Terrake facial and body treatments. The luxurious facilities include several saunas, themed showers, a private VIP spa suite, seven treatment rooms, a Vitamin Bar. Indoor pools with stunning views over the lake and mountains bring the tranquil natural environment into the spa. The spa’s interior design is particularly unique, with crystal chandeliers and designer furniture throughout.

The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras can easily be reached by road, rail or air. The nearest international airport, Poprad-Tatry, is 28 km from the hotel; Kosice Airport 50 km; and Krakow Airport 170 km. Limousine transfers as well as helicopter pick-ups from Bratislava and Vienna are available.

From 7 May to 30 June 2009, guests can take advantage of a special opening rate of EUR 160 for single and EUR 180 for double occupancy per night, including taxes, the sumptuous buffet breakfast and access to the wellness and spa area.

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