These two Hungarian hotels won the 2024 Spa Oscars

Two Hungarian hotels won the 2024 World Spa Awards, the so-called Spa Oscars.

2024 Spa Oscars for two Hungarian hotels

According to turizmus.com, the award aims to boost the spa and wellness segments’ commitment towards quality. The World Spa Awards is a twin program of the World Travel Awards.

Two Hungarian hotels won the popular vote, the LUA Spa at LUA Resort Balatonfüred and the Kempinski The Spa at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest.

The Kempinski Hotel in the heart of Budapest. Photo: Facebook/Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

During the voting process, experts working in the wellness and spa industry can select the best places with thousands of guests. The best spa hotel in the world is the Swiss Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa. Meanwhile, the world’s best resort spa was chosen to be The Spa at Mandarin Oriental in Marrakesh.

Based on the new ranking, the best spa destination is Dubai, while the world’s best wellness travel destination is Arizona in 2024. There were a couple more categories at the awards ceremony, including the best casino hotel spa (Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Las Vegas) and the best airport lounge spa (Emirates Timeless Spa).

Photo: Facebook/Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

LUA Resort and Kempinski Hotel are the best Hungarian spas

In Hungary, the best hotel spa is the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, while the best resort spa has become the LUA Spa at LUA Resort Balatonfüred.

The 5-star luxury hotel LUA Resort opened in May 2022 offering accommodation, gastronomy experience, and many leisure activities, but only for adults. It has 78 modern rooms, many with a panoramic view of Lake Balaton. Turizmus.com said then that they were excitingly elegant with pure forms representing natural design.

All rooms are equipped with specially designed pillows, beds, and mattress combinations, offering a sleep adventure for the guests. In the hotel’s NOON Restaurant & Lounge, Michelin-star chef István Pesti created the gastronomy palette. He works in the Platán restaurant in Tata. Read more about the hotel HERE.

The Kempinski Hotel Corvinus was honoured with the “Green Collection Hotel of the Year” this July. The five-star hotel is located in the heart of Budapest, offering easy access to the major attractions, shopping districts and vibrant cultural landmarks.

The hotel blends modern sophistication with classic European style. It has 316 rooms and 38 suites, all furnished with high-end amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. The accommodations are known for their spaciousness, stylish decor, and panoramic views of the city or the park. Furthermore, it houses several acclaimed restaurants. Read more about the hotel, what it offers for the guests and the hotel’s restaurants in THIS article.

You may read the full list of the award-winning places HERE.

Hungarian restaurants also awarded

On 2 October, the World Culinary Awards were given to two Hungarian restaurants. Felix Kitchen & Bar in Budapest was chosen as Hungary’s best restaurant. Meanwhile, Hungary’s best hotel restaurant in 2024 is the ÉS Bisztró @ Kempinski Hotel Corvinus in Budapest.

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• Hotel Palota in Lillafüred becomes Hungary’s first to receive prestigious certification – read more and check out some photos HERE
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