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Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia - Budapest

Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia
Address: 1133 Budapest, Kárpát u. 62-64.
Phone: +36 1 889-5800, Fax: +36 1 889-5801
E-mail: helia@danubiusgroup.com
Internet: http://www.danubiushotels.com/helia


Hotel Information & Location
The four-star Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia spa, wellness and conference hotel, built in Scandinavian style, was opened in 1990 and partially renovated in 2003. Natural thermal water is pumped to the hotel spa from springs on the nearby Margaret Island, which is famous in Budapest for its high quality medical and relaxation services. The hotel is especially suited for conferences and is also well equipped for business travelers.


The spa and conference hotel is situated on the embankment of the River Danube with views on the Buda Hills and Margaret Island (Margitsziget). The Hotel is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by a park. Most rooms overlook a lovely, refreshing park and the river.


Hotel Rooms
After a hectic day what could be a better retreat than a nice room!

All rooms have a bath, individually controlled air-conditioning, color satellite TV, direct dial telephone, minibar, view on the River Danube, Margaret Island, the Buda Hills or Kárpát Street, some rooms have balconies.


Well-being & Recreation
Using the relaxing effects of the natural resources, our Well-Being Stays are focused on relaxation, re-energising, beauty and preventative programs. They are recommended for the active person who appreciates his health and is willing to invest in it.

Danubius are continually in the process of introducing new and exciting relaxation and wellness treatments. Here are just some of the main services you will find available in the spa.

  • Indoor swimming pool, thermal bath,whirlpool
  • Steam bath, sun-terrace, sauna, infrasauna, solarium
  • Danubius Premier - New brand of fitness facilities: personal fitness training, fitness check-ups, strength and cardio equipment, biking, running, classes (aerobic, spinning, streching, step, yoga, Thai-Chi, water gymnastic)
  • Massage: Sport, reflex, hydro, Thai, Royal with fragrant oil, relaxing head and neck, anti-cellulite, lymph, dry brush-, Tibetian honey massage, special hot towel roll
  • Pedicure and foot refreshing treatment
  • Helia Cosmetics and Hair Salon
  • Aphrodite's pack, Cleopatra's bath, relaxing and revitalizing aroma baths
  • Some Balneotherapy and Hydrotherapy treatments are recommended for relaxation purposes under doctor's supervision. Please ask for more information in the spa.

As you would expect from a hotel built in the Finnish style there are great saunas and steam baths which complement the wonderful Hungarian thermal water in the two thermal baths. Relax in the Jacuzzi and soak up the sun on the secluded terrace, overlooking the Buda hills and the Danube.

Conference
As soon as you enter our conference area, you will see that Helia is a hotel that means business but not at the expense of comfort or service. The banquet and conference rooms are located on Floor C and have the advantage of natural daylight as well as specially designed lighting and air-conditioning, whilst some share pleasant river views. Each and every meeting room is soundproof, computerised, having a full complement of the latest audio-visual equipment. High-speed, broadband, wireless Internet access (WiFi) is available in the function rooms, the lobby, the Business Centre and the common areas.


Hotel Restaurants

Jupiter Restaurant
At your disposal during breakfast, lunch and dinner time. It welcomes everyone whether they be vegetarians, dieters or real gourmets.


Coffee shop
Open all day offering famous Hungarian pastries, salads, snacks and hot meals.


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