Hungary’s newest luxury hotel will open in April, next to a countryside international airport

Despite the economic difficulties, tourism is booming in Hungary, and one of the best examples is the opening of a new luxury hotel near Pécs in April.

According to the local newspaper, bama.hu, the “wellness hotel adapted to the valley” will be called Essence-Natur Hotel and open before the Easter rush. On 11 April, Baranya’s first five-star hotel will open its doors to guests in Pogány, which is both close to Pécs and home to the Pogány-Pécs International Airport. The Baranya county town is about 230 kilometres from Budapest, 2 hours by car.

The hotel was originally due to open in 2022, but the contractor went bankrupt. However, the aim has not changed: They want to increase the region’s attractiveness with a hotel that offers both a luxury environment and a close-to-nature experience. The Italian interior design firm Natuzzi designed the hotel, and sustainability and the use of natural materials were important aspects.