The five-star Mythos Resort, built in Domonyvölgy, opens its doors on 13 May; the editorial team of Turizmus.com had the opportunity to tour it before the official opening. Judging by what we saw, the owners have envisioned a complex tourism development next to Lázár Lovaspark that targets both leisure and events tourism, combining a setting close to nature with high-quality services.
Set on almost 20 hectares and able to accommodate a total of 127 guests, the resort aims to appeal to several types of guests. It offers a retreat for couples, a pleasant setting for families and groups of friends, and a premium venue for weddings, private occasions and corporate events, general manager Nóra Fekete and György Darázs, the resort’s tourism “ambassador”, said during the trade visit. They also explained that the name does not refer to the general meaning of the word “myth”, but to one of the most successful horses in the history of Hungarian carriage driving: the Lázár brothers owe a total of eight world championship gold medals to Mythos.
Zoltán Varró tells a new story
The interior design concept of the development is the work of the acclaimed designer Zoltán Varró, whose portfolio includes exclusive projects such as the renovation of an Art Nouveau grand hotel on Lake Como and of the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel in Colombia. In Hungary, his work includes the design of Aria Hotel Budapest and of the Mamaison chain’s two recently opened Budapest properties, Chain Bridge and Vibe Downtown.
Storytelling and a connection to the character of the place are prominent in Zoltán Varró’s earlier work, and this is reflected in Mythos Resort too. In Domonyvölgy, however, it is not a conventional multi-storey hotel that has been built.
Accommodation in forest lodges and “village” houses
Two ideas shaped the world of Mythos Resort: Hungarian nature and traditions, and the aristocratic elegance of equestrian culture.
One part of the accommodation consists of a total of 25 forest lodges set in the estate’s acacia grove. These are not log cabins in the classic sense: the lightweight structures, which look rather like barracks from the outside, took us by surprise – on stepping inside, we found living units furnished with contemporary luxury, several of them with a sauna opening directly from the room and a private outdoor jacuzzi. A place where guests can truly escape from everyday life.
Separately from these, another accommodation area has been built: the romantic Mythos “village” of 13 houses, inspired by Hungarian vernacular architecture. Behind the traditional white village façades are double rooms and larger villas, also with contemporary design and five-star comfort.
In the larger units, the living areas partly double as wellness spaces, with a sauna, a relaxation area, a panoramic terrace and a jacuzzi.
The two accommodation areas are visually separated by a small artificial lake. Work was still under way in the bathhouse standing on this “borderline” when we visited, so we could not see it from the inside. But as we learned, the wellness area’s large infinity jacuzzi has been designed to almost blend into the landscape, while the relaxation areas and the sauna island offer direct views of the surrounding hills and the lake.
In a spirit of respect for the environment and sustainability, getting around the resort is by electric golf carts and horses only, with car traffic completely excluded from the grounds.
Events for up to 3,000 people
For the central building and the dining spaces, Zoltán Varró drew on the world of English equestrian culture, a concept that suits the surroundings, where equestrian traditions are also prominent. In the interiors of Coach Bistro, which also serves as the breakfast room, and Windsor Bár, the classic English club atmosphere appears in subtle touches, above all in the materials and the check patterns. The bar’s name pays tribute to the late Prince Philip, who was one of the best-known supporters of carriage driving.
Events tourism is one of Mythos Resort’s key focuses, Nóra Fekete emphasised. The venue can host various types of events, from smaller gatherings of 20 people to events for as many as 3,000. The management hopes that this flexibility, together with the natural setting and the possibility of including equestrian programmes, can give the resort a unique position in the Hungarian premium tourism market. As we learned, Lázár Lovaspark is also being renewed and will in future operate not separately but as part of Mythos Resort.
Mythos officially opens on 13 May, but accommodation can already be booked.
Source: Turizmus.com/Hajnalka Fucskó
Photo: Mythos Resort
