PHOTOS: Hungarian luxury hotel featured in Michelin Guide list!

The five-star luxury hotel Andrássy Kúria & Spa, located in the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja in Tarcal, has been included in the Michelin Guide Hungary’s list of recommended hotels. This prestigious recognition highlights the hotel’s exceptional services, unique atmosphere, and unforgettable experiences offered to its guests. Operated by the Botaniq Collection, the hotel’s restaurant, Bobajka, also received a Michelin recommendation last autumn.

Recognition by Michelin Guide

According to the BDPST Group, which manages the hotel, the inclusion in the Michelin Guide acknowledges the high standards and distinctive character of the Andrássy Kúria & Spa. Known worldwide, the Michelin Guide has been recognising outstanding restaurants since 1926 and began recommending exceptional accommodations globally in October 2023.

The hotel’s commitment to excellence

The BDPST Group has been managing the luxury accommodation since 2017 and became its owner in 2019, Világgazdaság writes. Their continuous efforts in developing a creative concept have transformed the Andrássy Kúria & Spa into a prime destination in Tokaj-Hegyalja. Guests can engage in personalised activities that explore the region’s culinary and cultural heritage, including wine cellar and vineyard tours, and excursions to the Áldó Krisztus statue, complemented with picnics.

Historical elegance and modern comfort

Built in the 1700s, the manor seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern comfort. The luxury accommodation’s design draws inspiration from old photographs of rural aristocratic families engaged in activities like hunting, horseback riding, and garden picnics.

Andrássy suite. Photo: andrassykuria.hu

Michelin recognition for Bobajka Restaurant

The Michelin Guide’s undercover inspectors are no strangers to the region. The hotel’s restaurant, Bobajka, received a Michelin recommendation last year for its dishes that promote regional flavours using local ingredients. These dishes, presented with a modern and fresh approach, contribute to the authentic experience that both domestic and international guests can enjoy.

The Tokaj-Hegyalja region

Tokaj wine region. Source: Facebook/Tokaji Világörökségi Borvidék

Tokaj-Hegyalja is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in the world. The area’s winemaking traditions date back over a thousand years, with the first written records of wine production appearing in the 12th century. Tokaj wines have been celebrated throughout history, including by notable figures like Louis XIV of France, who famously called Tokaji Aszú the “Wine of Kings, King of Wines.”

The region is most famous for its Tokaji wines, particularly Tokaji Aszú, a sweet dessert wine made from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The unique process of creating Tokaji Aszú involves hand-picking botrytised grapes and blending them with base wine, resulting in a richly flavoured and aromatic wine with balanced sweetness and acidity.

Tokaj wine region. Photo: FB/Tokaj Borvidék Fejlesztési Tanács

Other notable wines from the region include Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Sárgamuskotály, which can be found in various styles ranging from dry to sweet.

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