Folk legend says about the origin of spas in the area that mineral springs were discovered a long time ago by a shepherd, who healed his "painful" feet while bathing in the strange and unusually pungent water of these springs. Hearsay and rumours about the healing effect of this spring spread very quickly and people from a wide area came to hunt and look for it. Because of the waters extremely high hydrogen sulphide content it is one of the most appropriate places to treat chronic skin diseases in the world.

The first bathhouse in Smrdáky was built by the owner of lands in the vicinity of the springs by Nitra´s deputy city mayor Jozef Vietoris, in years l832-3 for his family and guests .

We have chosen Superior rooms at the Hotel Vietoris to accommodate you as they have recently been refurbished to offer greater comfort and to provide internet access. These rooms also have satellite TV, Radio, Minibar, Telephone etc. Most rooms have a small balcony.