According to all documents available the first idea to build a dining hall for the visiting guests came up early in 1730, so the first guesthouse was built next to the healing spring. Until the end of the 18.th century the inn had an inn on the first floor, with some modest rooms for accommodation on the second one. The building ment to be a hotel between the years 1780-1783 was completed in 1802 in classicist style. The new guesthouse named 'Nagyvendeglő' with 32 rooms was established in 1803, with an increasing capacity ever since. After Bela Bresztyenszky realized that the 'Nagyvendeglő' (Big Restaurant) was not comfortable enough, he had the coffe house, a parlour and a health resort built. In 1877 the Gyoenyoerde (Pleasure-Terracce), the roofed promenade, and the 1 storey healing hall were also built - particularly for the sake of dance parties. The library, card playing and lecture room was accommodated in the firts floor. The present 2 storied structure was established in 1912-1913 and ever since the famous Anna Balls are being held in this section. The further expansion of the Nagyvendeglő (Big Restaurant) took place in 1913, when the second floor had been completed. At that time the building complex was named Grand Hotel and it has been serving the tourist and patients of the health resort for 250 years. According to the expectations of the present days the main profile of the hotel is health preservation, recreation and viticulture. Beside 100 rooms available today there are restaurants of several kinds, brasserie, vinotheke, night club and even a 'Vital Island' with a floorspace of 1,200 m2, with squash and bowling tracks. 77 out of the 100 hotel rooms are equipped with shower, another 23 with a bathtube. Recreation: After the motto ' a sound mind in a sound body' our guests can enjoy our Vital Island facility with a total floorspace of 1.700 m2 to regenerate their body and spirit and to do something to preserve their health. We provide to this the following services: Pool area Waterslide and wave pool, setback-stream, massage wall, neckshower, seated massage, childrens pool, slides, fun shower. Jacuzzi Wine therapy The roots of wine therapy date back to the 70s, when Dr. Joseph Vercauteren, a famous pharmacist and chemist discovered an antioxid named poliphenol, that can be found large amount in grape seeds detaining the aging process. Ever since the ultimate trend in spas and health resorts is the wine therapy. For our guests looking for this method, the following ones are available: wine cream relax massage barrique barrel bath squashed grape seed packages Finnish Sauna The wooden cabins have a temperature of 100-120 Co with 10% humidity. This strengthens the immune system and stimulates circulation. Infra-Sauna Dining: Our restaurant built during the reform period features the architectural styles of that time. The interior height amounts 5 meters with a floorspace of 280 m2, capable of holding 170 persons seated and 220 at cocktail and hors doeuvres receptions. Under the romantic arcades that belong to the restaurant our guest can enjoy their meals even during the warmest summer days. Our experienced Chef is familiar with Hungarian specialities, just as well with the international reform-cuisine. On the menu you will find the fishes of the Lake Balaton as well as from the seas, game and poultry dishes from the Bakony as well as special kinds of meat, like lamb, mangalica and guinea-fowl, all prepared in the old fashion way. The Vivamus Winery - owned by the same proprietor - can provide a large selection of Hungarian wines matching the quality of food. Apati Restaurant The sectioned sophisticated restaurant evokes the atmosphere of the Reform Age. Our hungry visitors will be amazed by the selection of food we offer. Guests with less hunger will surely enjoy the smaller portions of the so called 'Zone dishes', just like in the old days. O