We have stayed in Balnea Palace during weekend, the place was quite over-crowded (maybe worth to note it was weekend after Valentine's), especially Restaurant & Wellness area. This property is part of large complex of 4 hotels (Balnea Esplanade/Palace/Splendid/Grand; ~200rooms each!) which are sharing common Medical area (medical procedures) & Wellness area. Building itself is kind of previous era style... More

We've been to Piestany several times, always staying in the neighbouring Balnea Esplanade and so far had only very few complaints. Then we found this great online deal for Palace and thought - why not, let's try it. The standard package included 4* standard room, half board and 6 treatments for 6 days. All Danubius spa hotels are located on... More

This resort is in Slovakia, one of several hotels connected to a huge spa on Piestany's "spa island".... This is one of those places we'll never forget. It was a cultural happening for spa-goers used to American and Western European amenities, as there is little English spoken, and the surroundings are distinctly different. The downside was that the hotel catered... More