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Inside Budapest’s enigmatic Mystery Hotel

Published 5:53 AM EST, Mon December 23, 2019
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<strong>Enigmatic hotel:</strong> The Mystery Hotel Budapest is full of optical illusions, such as this Aladdin-style magic carpet that "floats" above the main reception desk.
Enigmatic hotel: The Mystery Hotel Budapest is full of optical illusions, such as this Aladdin-style magic carpet that "floats" above the main reception desk.
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<strong>Freemasonry history:</strong> Located in Budapest's Terézváros district, it's set inside the former headquarters of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungarian Freemasons.
Freemasonry history: Located in Budapest's Terézváros district, it's set inside the former headquarters of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungarian Freemasons.
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<strong>Enthralling place:</strong> The grand staircase is one of various elements preserved from the original building, which dates back to 1896.
Enthralling place: The grand staircase is one of various elements preserved from the original building, which dates back to 1896.
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<strong>Central point: </strong>The spectacular Great Hall serves as a dining area, a bar, as well as a lobby.
Central point: The spectacular Great Hall serves as a dining area, a bar, as well as a lobby.
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<strong>Instagram friendly:</strong> Viktória Berényi, director of Business Development at the Mystery Hotel, says social media has helped to bring in a large number of bookings.
Instagram friendly: Viktória Berényi, director of Business Development at the Mystery Hotel, says social media has helped to bring in a large number of bookings.
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<strong>Fresh take: </strong>Some of the suites feature headboards with a modernized version of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," complete with sunglasses and VIP passes to Budapest's Sziget Festival.<br />
Fresh take: Some of the suites feature headboards with a modernized version of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," complete with sunglasses and VIP passes to Budapest's Sziget Festival.
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<strong>Arty rooms:</strong> There's also an interpretation of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," in which the "girl" has an iPhone in her hand.
Arty rooms: There's also an interpretation of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," in which the "girl" has an iPhone in her hand.
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<strong>VIP treatment:</strong> During August, when the Sziget Festival is held, a lot of guests will specifically ask for rooms with the party Mona Lisa headboard.
VIP treatment: During August, when the Sziget Festival is held, a lot of guests will specifically ask for rooms with the party Mona Lisa headboard.
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<strong>'Likes' factor: </strong>"Social media is so important," says the hotel's designer Zoltán Varro. "When a guest sees something amazing and takes a picture, it can be shared with the rest of the world in seconds."
'Likes' factor: "Social media is so important," says the hotel's designer Zoltán Varro. "When a guest sees something amazing and takes a picture, it can be shared with the rest of the world in seconds."
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<strong>Unique suite:</strong> Located on the sixth floor, the Atelier Suite is designed to look like a painter's studio.<br />
Unique suite: Located on the sixth floor, the Atelier Suite is designed to look like a painter's studio.
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<strong>Elegant area: </strong>The suite features a marble staircase, brick walls, various paintings and dozens of rugs.
Elegant area: The suite features a marble staircase, brick walls, various paintings and dozens of rugs.
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<strong>Popular setting:</strong> It's often requested for private gatherings, with the likes of Dolce&Gabbana hiring it for private events.
Popular setting: It's often requested for private gatherings, with the likes of Dolce&Gabbana hiring it for private events.
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<strong>Reimagined spaced:</strong> "The original plan was to have this room as a storage area, because it only has two small windows," explains Varró. "When I decided to make it one of the biggest suites, the owner thought I was crazy."<br />
Reimagined spaced: "The original plan was to have this room as a storage area, because it only has two small windows," explains Varró. "When I decided to make it one of the biggest suites, the owner thought I was crazy."
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<strong>Spa magic:</strong> Based in the courtyard, the Secret Garden Day Spa is another of the hotel's top highlights.
Spa magic: Based in the courtyard, the Secret Garden Day Spa is another of the hotel's top highlights.
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<strong>Center piece:</strong> The spa is filled with sculptures, fountains and palm trees, but the stunning hot tub is the main attraction.
Center piece: The spa is filled with sculptures, fountains and palm trees, but the stunning hot tub is the main attraction.
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<strong>Impressive outlook:</strong> From the hot tub, guests are treated to a fantastic view of the facade of the building.
Impressive outlook: From the hot tub, guests are treated to a fantastic view of the facade of the building.
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<strong>Relaxation point: </strong>Guests have the option to relax on a day bed, slip into the sauna or steam room, or try out one of the body treatments and massages on offer.
Relaxation point: Guests have the option to relax on a day bed, slip into the sauna or steam room, or try out one of the body treatments and massages on offer.
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<strong>Jungle-style walls:</strong> A fitness room with various equipment is also available for guests.
Jungle-style walls: A fitness room with various equipment is also available for guests.
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<strong>Outdoor terrace:</strong> The hotel's rooftop bar the Sky Garden is a popular spot to hang out during the summer months.
Outdoor terrace: The hotel's rooftop bar the Sky Garden is a popular spot to hang out during the summer months.
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<strong>High engagement: </strong>"We've had lots of guests who come here because they saw the pictures on Instagram," adds Berényi. "Influencers are coming a lot."
High engagement: "We've had lots of guests who come here because they saw the pictures on Instagram," adds Berényi. "Influencers are coming a lot."
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