"Life is good, but the good life is better"


"Life is good, but the good life is better."

Zsolt shared his philosophy with me as we were soaking in the hotel's warm grotto.

The grotto meanders through a semi-circle and has 5 or 6 niches with either benches or lounges that bubble automatically and randomly. The Andrassy Kuria is a new hotel only open since March, but located as it is in the heart of the Tokaj hlls, it's immensely popular.

The lighting is subdued and flattering. There are no mirrors in the Wellness Center, which confirms my belief that it was designed by a woman.



The swimming pool invites you into its cool waters with twin showers on either side. A huge screen suspended at the far end shows films, though there is no sound. There's a bubbling hot tub and several exotic showers. I tried them all.

The Rain Forest sends soft jets of warm water at you from every direction, completely drenching you while accompanying this deluge with birdsong.

The Adventure Shower has a series of jets in 3 heights. The lowest hits zou with a blast of cold water, the middle row is warm and the top row is hot. Then one or another one cuts out randomly.

And how very civilized. Our lavish room comes with a corkscrew.

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