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Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest

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Activities at Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest
Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest

The private pool in a city of public facilities.

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In this city where public bathing is practically a daily ritual, the Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest maintains a private indoor pool for patrons’ use on the sixth floor.

The infinity-edged lap pool is quite a feat of engineering. It's surrounded by a mosaic wall; water continually spills down onto river rocks and is drained away. There's also an adjacent hot tub inside a ledge that encourages serene gazing out the windows.

This aerie also holds a spa with seven treatment rooms. Although it sounds like a tempting drink (just add rum!), the coconut rub and milk ritual wrap is designed for smoothing and softening skin. Others are equally yummy.

Across the way is a well-lit exercise room with a full complement of workout equipment.

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