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The four million renovation of an original 19th century spa

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The award winning Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest, Hungary, has inaugurated its unique ‘Royal Spa’, an extensive Euro four million renovation of an original 19th century Spa that has once again regained its rightful place as Budapest’s most luxurious and imposing Spa Facility. Its illustrious history and state of the art amenities rank it among the best in its class worldwide.
Within the framework of its classical interiors, the Royal Spa has been carefully re-designed to provide over 1,000 m2 of space spread over two storeys and dedicated to vitality, tranquillity 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 also 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.
The Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Royal Residence and Royal Spa, are owned by International Hotel Investments Plc and operated by Corinthia Hotels International, operators of 20 four and five star city and resort hotels in Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Libya, Malta, Portugal, Russia, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia and Turkey.
The 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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