> on January 14, 2013 corinthia Hotel budapest was enrolled on condénast Traveler magazine’s Gold list 2013, also known as the register of theworld’s finest places to stay. This distinction recognizes corinthia Hotelbudapest as an outstanding hotel as selected by condé nast Traveler’sreaders, writers and editors, distinguished for its high style, superb serviceand a one-of-a-kind stay for guests. Every entry on this list has been rigor-

ously tested and screened and the chosen hotels are considered the very best for service,location, cuisine, rooms, leisure facilities and ambience & design. ‘The condé nast Traveler’sGold list is truly a global representation of genuine quality and corinthia Hotel budapest isextremely proud to have been selected for this title,’ said Mr. Thomas M Fischer, GeneralManager of the hotel.

AbouT corinTHiA HoTEl budApESTThe corinthia Hotel budapest is an award-winning member of the corinthia Hotels brand. Thehotel originally opened as the Grand Hotel royal in 1896 and was entirely renovated and, inparts, rebuilt, in 2003, following its acquisition by corinthia Hotels. Among its many attributes,the hotel features a majestic grand ballroom and the ‘royal Spa’ – itself an extensive renova-tion of an original 19th century Spa which adjoined the original hotel - that has once againregained its rightful place as budapest’s most luxurious Spa.

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INTROAwards we are proud of, a photo what we loveand a prominent guest whom we have hosted

not long ago

INTERVIEWinterview with Szabolcs Szabó

Hotel Manager on his evaluation of the pastand plans for the future

PROGRAMSValentine’s day is nearly here!

plan your programs with us to indulge yourpartner on this special occasion!

CSRcorinthia Hotel budapest sets example

by supporting ill children in cooperation with the Magic lamp Foundation.

WelcomeFROM THE GENERALMANAGER

> i am delighted toannounce the formationof an important collabora-tion between corinthiaHotel budapest andbudapest Week publishing.

At the beginning of 2013, we launched our new inter-nal monthly magazine, your corinthia. i am confi-dent that this uniquely exciting journal, packed withuseful and interesting information, will more thanmeet your expectations. our aim with this publica-tion is to make your stay at the corinthia even moreenjoyable and valuable. looking back on 2012, i amproud to state that – despite economic uncertainty– we had a successful year. May i extend my sinceregratitude to you for your confidence in choosingcorinthia Hotel budapest.As General Manager of this hotel, i am greatly look-ing forward to 2013; it promises to be outstanding inso many ways. This year we celebrate the 10thanniversary of the reopening of the corinthia Hotelbudapest with a year-long series of special eventsand a wide range of exciting programs.it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the inau-gural issue of our monthly magazine. Enjoy!

Thomas M. Fischer | GEnErAl MAnAGEr

GuestbookAMEricAn SinGEr AlEciA bETH MoorE, bETTEr knoWn by HEr STAGE nAME pink

PHOTO OF THE MONTH > our hotel’s lobby, designed in French renaissance style.

corinthia Hotel budapest selected for condé nast Traveler’s Gold list

HonorEd byTripAdvisor

> on January 21, 2013corinthia Hotelbudapest was honoredin three categories inthe annual TripAdvisorTravelers’ choice

awards. Trip Advisor has announced the winnersof the 2013 Travelers' choice hotel awards rec-ognizing the world's top properties. now in its11th year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’choice awards honor the world’s best hotels,earning this distinction from those who knowthem best – real travellers. unlike other hoteltributes, the selection of winners is based onmillions of in-depth reviews and opinions fromtravellers around the world. corinthia Hotelbudapest was named a winner in the followingcategories: luxury Hotel, best Service Hoteland Top Hotel.

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OUR OFFERSSundAy bruncH> Sunday brunch – this hugely popular, unforgettable culinary experience continues in 2013. Guests are invited to sample the variedinternational buffet and enjoy unlimited consumption of a range of house wines, sparkling wines, beers and refreshments everySunday between midday and 4 pm in the brasserie and Atrium restaurant. children won’t be bored either because, while the adultsenjoy brunch, they can play in our themed playhouse overseen by trained leisure activity supervisors who make the time spent withus even more memorable and magical.

UPCOMING BRUNCHES 10 February - carnival17 February - lunar new year24 February - Winter Farewell03 March - indian brunch

cost of the Sunday brunch: adults HuF 7900; children up to the age of 14 years 50% discount; free for children under the age of 6.

EnJoy THE TrAdiTionAl lunAr nEW yEAr'S WEEkand taste the Asian culinary delights at rickshaw. unique delectation, oriental atmosphere and five star treat.

11-17 February 2013price of the menu for 2 guests: 18,880 HuFMEnu ForETASTE:• lime and sake marinated salmon • coconut chicken soup• pan-fried duck breast with snow peas, celery and chili sauce• Wok fried tiger prawns with bokchoy and ginger• Warm Asian chocolate brownie with coconut ice cream

MARINATEDAND SEAREDSEA SCALLOPWITH LIME AIRAND ROUILLE

Recipe for 2 persons

INGREDIENTS ScAllopS• Sea scallops 6 pcs, Grated ginger 10 gr, Fresh lemon juice 20 ml,

Extra virgin olive oil 50 ml• Fresh sprouts 15 gr, Salt & pepper to taste bASic rouillE • red bell pepper 1 pc, baked potato 1 pc, Tomato purée 1 tbsp, Egg

yolk 1 pc, Garlic glove 1 pc • Salt & cayenne pepper to taste, olive oil 125 ml, croutons 4 pcsdEcorATion optional• Micro herbs for decoration, dried black olive powder, Spinach

pesto, red bell pepper coulisliME Air • lime juice 225 gr, Water 275 gr, lecite 1.5 gr

METHODSrouillE• place 1 roasted red pepper, deseeded, in a food processor with

flesh of the baked potato, tomato purée, egg yolk, garlic cloveand the seasoning.

• Work the ingredients in the machine to a puree, then add theextra virgin olive oil while the machine is running and workuntil smooth and thick. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.

• Toast the croutons and pipe some of the rouille on the toasted crouton.

• For the different colored rouille remove the bell peppers andadd Fresh spinach juice, and for the yellow add Saffron.

ScAllopS• Slice the scallops to marinate evenly in 4 thin slices, sprinkle

with the salt, grated ginger then dressing with extra virginolive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

• Season the remaining 2 pieces of scallops with salt and pepperand sear in a hot non stick pan with olive oil, for a minute ortwo until slightly caramelized or browned, do not overcookthe scallops.

liME Air• Mix the 3 ingredients in a bowl, place the hand blender on

the surface of the liquid and activate to produce the foam,leave to stabilise for one minute and collect the lime airformed on the surface.

plATinG• on a plate, start by placing the sliced marinated scallop in a

rosace shape, then the colourful rouille croutons and the hotseared scallop

• decorate with items listed and finish with the lime air

recipe of the MonthTHE cHEF rEcoMMEndS

> Joel khalil, Executive chef of corinthia Hotelbudapest joined the hotel having already estab-lished himself as a highly skilled professional ona number of continents. His last appointmentwas the position of the Executive chef ofSofitel Macau in Asia and prior to that he wasworking in dublin, Switzerland, Tel Aviv,london, brunei and Hong kong. His internation-

al career experiences have inspired him to create some exciting,easy-to-make recipes. We invite you to cook with us and try Joel'sfavourites.

Joel khalil | Executive Chef

VAlEnTinE AT THE royAl SpAFEBRUARY ALWAYS BRINGS OUT THE ROMANCE IN SPA TREATMENTS

> indulge yourself and your loved one with a special experienceSea Holistic Spa treatment in the specially designed double room for couples (90 minutes 61,000 HUF for a couple)

Areas of tension are eased away under the pressure of hot marine boluses filled with sea salt crystals andlavender. This Sea Holistic marine treatment is based on traditional Thai techniques. body and mind areintensely relaxed and skin regains its radiance. A sea salt crystal face and body scrub cleansing follows. This rit-ual includes express facial cleansing and a full body massage, enhanced with sea salt boluses. A glass ofsparkling wine makes a fantastic end to the romantic experience.

VAlEnTinE’S dAy dinnErat Atrium restaurant, 6.00 pm. February 14, 2013

“PINK BELLINI” - cocktail* * *

“LIKE THE SEA” - Grilled scallop and prawn brochette with coriander and mango salsaJásdi olaszrizling 2011, Csopak

* * *“LOVE ME TENDER” - cardamom scented pink cauliflower cream soup

* * *“NOTHING COMPARES 2 U” - Seared Atlantic halibut fillet with saffron risotto

Figula chardonnay 2010, Balatonboglár* * *

“POWER OF LOVE” - roasted pheasant breast with goose liver, pommes Anna and caramelized endives, ginger and red wine reduction

Gere Tamás pinot noir 2007, Villány* * *

“KISS FROM A ROSE” - Valentine’s chocolate dessert with blood orange sorbetÁts cuvée 2009, Tokaj

* * *proGrAM: Surprise magic

pricE oF THE MEnu: 9,600 HuF | pricE oF THE MEnu includinG WinE SElEcTion: 13,900 HuF

roMAnTic MoMEnTS AT lE bAr“WinGS oF loVE” nemiroff vodka, Frangelico, strawberry puree, blackcurrant nectar and small cream . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 HuF“iT’S HoT...” bacardi black, strawberry puree, fresh chili and lime juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 HuF

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How long have you worked at the hotel?i started as rooms division Manager in August2010, and then i was appointed acting GeneralManager between August 2011 to February 2012.Since March 2012, i have been active as HotelManager, that is, i am responsible for the over-all functioning of the hotel. How would you evaluate the past year?The city found it difficult to recover from thecollapse of Malév Hungarian Airlines at the begin-ning of the year, but luckily we were able to fillthe gap left by the loss of convention guests withindividual guests relatively quickly. in fact, con-vention guests returned by the third, and more sothe fourth quarter of the year, thus allowing us toconclude a relatively successful year. What were you most proud of last year?As manager responsible for operations, i gainedthe greatest pleasure from the successful partialrefurbishment of 100 guest rooms, and the instal-lation of new flat-screen TVs into all 440 bed-rooms. obviously this resulted in minor hitches inour operation, but we knew that these invest-ments would be popular with our guests andthey would lead to a rise in guest satisfaction lev-els over the long term.

What will 2013 bring? i am confident that, in the spirit of the 10thanniversary celebrations, we will be able toimplement further improvements in guestrooms and we will continue to raise the over-all standard of the hotel. With regard to financial results, i am confident that the upturnwe experienced in the fourth quarter of 2012will continue and we can look forward to astable 2013 free of external influences. What programs are planned to celebrate the10th anniversary of the hotel’s reopening? We are planning a whole series of interestingand diverse programs to mark the 10th anniver-sary, reaching a climax at the end of April.There are quite a few surprises in store, and iwould like to outline just a couple of themhere: we want to present the hotel to the man(and woman) on the street, revealing it as theyhave certainly never seen it. it is commonknowledge that this hotel has a distinguishedpast, and with this in mind we are puttingtogether a major exhibition for hotel guestsand visitors interested in its history. We willprovide full details of all our programs in duecourse.

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COOPERATION WITH THE MAGIC LAMP FOUNDATION

SupporTinG cHildrEn> corinthia Hotel budapest believes that as well as guaranteeing maximum guest satisfaction it is equally important to act as a role model in the area of corporatesocial responsibility. At the end of 2012 we finalized a strategic cooperationagreement with the csodalámpa (Magic lamp) Wish Fulfilling Foundation, now inits 10th year of operation. We have a common purpose: to help people in need.The Magic lamp Wish Fulfilling Foundation makes the wishes and hopes of

children who suffer from life-threatening diseases come true, giving them unforgettable experi-ences and breaking the dull routine of hospital treatment. The foundation – acting together withgenerous, supportive individuals and companies – has been fulfilling wishes since november 2003,in which time it has made the dreams of around 2,000 seriously ill children come true. it is ourintention to contribute to this worthy cause and brighten up the lives of needy children in 2013.

corinTHiA HoTEl london> opened in April 2011, corinthia Hotel london is corinthia Hotels’ flagship property ratedamongst london’s finest five star luxury hotels. Housed within a Victorian building, 294 rooms(including 36 suites and 7 penthouses) offer sweeping views across london’s most popular land-marks. corinthia Hotel london provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floorofferings including the restaurant, The northall serving the best in british produce throughout theday; the speciality seafood restaurant Massimo restaurant & oyster bar, and the musically inspiredbassoon bar. corinthia london is also home to the flagship ESpA life at corinthia, a next-genera-tion spa housed across four floors; and its very own daniel Galvin hair salon. The hotel boasts thelargest room sizes in london, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let inswathes of natural light. cutting edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for record-ing, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms. corinthia london is a 21st centurygrand hotel located in the heart of london, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanshipand an understanding of world-class service. corinthia london is the ninth of corinthia Hotels’ col-lection of five-star hotels founded by the pisani family of Malta.

The Grand StoryoF corinTHiA HoTEl budApESTBY TIBOR MESKÁL, MANAGER ON DUTY

The beginning - Chapter 1

> When visitors to budapest are walking on Elizabeth boulevard towardoctogon square, they pass a remarkably beautiful French renaissance building,the legendary Grand Hotel royal – today corinthia Hotel budapest. upon seeing such an inviting sight, one may not consider the great historybehind the old walls.

The route of the Grand boulevard (nagykörút) was marked out during the1870’s along with Andrássy Street, budapest’s most impressive avenue. The road

went through a thinly populated part of suburban budapest, so its development was rather slow,and only a few buildings were constructed in the 1870’s. The real development of the Grandboulevard began once Andrássy Avenue was completed in 1884.

The Grand Hotel royal was originally opened for visitors to the highly successful MillenniumExhibition in 1896. A joint-stock company, established by the most important hotel owners, includ-ing the chairman Frigyes Glück and the planner architect rezsô ray, had succeeded in purchasingthe largest piece of real estate on the newly developed Grand boulevard. by this time the Grandboulevard had become the main artery of the capital city and the hotel rooms enjoyed superbviews of this most attractive part of budapest. The official opening ceremony was May 1, 1896. Thehotel comprised 232 guest rooms, 20 individual apartments in the adjacent building and attic roomsfor the staff. The architectural style was French renaissance and the latest technology of the era wasused throughout.

The aim was to create a building equipped for the highest levels of luxury, with high quality servicesand professionally organised operations. besides the facilities (post office, bank, hairdresser, andticket office), guests and the public had access to two restaurants, a café, a Gerbeaud confectioneryand private dinning rooms. in the cellar could be found not only a grocery store but also a bar. inthe western cour d’honneur a palm garden made the court more attractive.This year the restored and rebuilt Grand Hotel royal celebrates the 10th anniversary of its reopeningon the April 30, 2013 as corinthia Hotel budapest. Several historical periods and chapters will bepresented to the readers in the coming issues to commemorate this magnificent hotel.

To be continued…

MEET THE STAFFINTERVIEW WITH Szabolcs Szabó, HOTEL MANAGER

EXHibiTionS

> THE MuSEuM oF FinE ArTS offers you the famous cézanne and the pastexhibition – presenting an overview of paul cézanne’s oeuvre and hisapproach to the past through more than a hundred paintings, drawings and watercolours - until February 17, though the small rodin dossier exhibition canbe visited during the whole month. The latter displays five sculptures, purchased directly from the artist himself, back in the 1900s.

> A-lifetime experience is waiting for you at THE inViSiblE EXHibiTion at theMillenáris, a unique interactive journey to an invisible world, where in total darknessyou find your way only by touch, sounds and scent. during your invisible journeyyou will be led by blind or partially sighted people at seven different places. EveryFriday at the invisible dinner you can enjoy a delicious meal in pitch-dark, you willbe surprised by how developed your sense of smell and taste really are.

> Fine lace from the town of kiskunhalas (commonly shortened to Halas) is dis-played at the MuSEuM oF AppliEd ArT thru February. The exhibition is designedto piece together the 110 years history of the famous Halas lace that is a trueHungaricum and a protected element of the intangible cultural Heritage inHungary since 2010. The exhibition showcases elected lacework, part-completedpieces, lace making tools, photographs, drawings, certificates and postage stamps.

> THE WAMp dESiGn FAir – the community event in the hub of budapest,where emerging contemporary Hungarian designers showcase their works - continues also in February on the EliSAbETH SQuArE, in the very heart ofbudapest. This is the place where design meets urban Hungarians, tourists andexpats, hungry for something different, new and stylish, let it be a specially handcrafted necklace, a desklamp or a T-shirt.

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ORFEUM PROGRAM OFFER06 Feb Streisand - Musical tribute to barbra Streisand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live 21:00 09 Feb This is rockabilly! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concert & party 20:00 12 Feb liza & Me - A dazzling music-hall-theater evening & a musical tribute

to legendary performer liza Minnelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . show time 21:00 13 Feb Whitney - Musical tribute gala to legendary performer Whitney Houston . . . . . . . . . . . show time 21:00 14 Feb Simply swing! - Swing concert and party with X-Factor Hungary 2012 Finalist Adél csobot . . . live 21:00 15 Feb clarisse nights opening - ibiza night house party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .party 22:00 19 Feb Full house - The voice canditate on stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live 21:00 21 Feb Swing & boogie - The greatest hits of the big band Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live 21:00 22 Feb A piece of my heart - Hungarian pop class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live 21:00 23 Feb luxfunk radio funky party + live concert -

the best of funky from the ’70s through today’s hottest Soul and r’n’b hits . . . . . . . . live + party 20:00 27 Feb Songs of my life - Jazz and pop classics with a true Hungarian musical diva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live 21:00

> THE HunGAriAn STATE opErA offers an excep-tional performance for every day, exceptMondays.The repertoire consist of two ballets – donQuixote and Gone with the Wind- and six operas – ilTrovatore, don Giovanni, Xerxes, Turandot, The flyingdutchman and the king’s new clothes.

> THE opErETTA THEATrE invites operetta loversfor local favorites as The Gypsy princess, baroness liliand all time classics as rebecca, Abigail, Same time-next year, romeo and Juliet, Miss Saigon, Elisabeth…and organizes two special Wine & operetta Galashows to get two treats together!

> Those fond of classical music can book a seat atthe pAlAcE oF ArTS for the special bartók Marathon-February 3 - for eleven concerts held on a single day.The danube Symphony orchestra invites you for twoclassical performances this month - February 1 and 22 - at the danube palace.

> organ concerts - offering four different classicalprograms - are held at the ST. STEpHEn’S bASilicAon Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. in addition toorganists the concerts traditionally feature singersand instrumental musicians whose contribution is initself the guarantee for the high level performance.

> on February 23 at the dAnubE pAlAcE, theHungarian State Folk Ensemble offers a taste of famousHungarian folk dancing. palace of Arts favors danceenthusiasts also this month, offering a Valentine’s dayspecial, modern tango show ‘Tango no tango’ onFebruary 14 and carmina burana on February 25.

> The once-in-a-lifetime production of MichaelJackson: THE iMMorTAl World Tour, performedby the world famous cirque du Soleil presents twoshows in budapest - on February 5 and 6 at the papplászló budapest Sportarena. The show is to capturethe essence, soul and inspiration of the king of pop.

> Jazz fans are invited to the budApEST JAzz clubto enjoy the concert of the famous budApEST JAzzorcHESTrA on February 16 and also to palace ofArts for an international Jazz Workshop on February15, intoducing the csepregi–rátonyi duo and ElianeAmherd.

FESTiVAlS And FAirS> cArniVAl SEASon ‘FArSAnG’ - until February13- is marked by festivities, masquerades, balls andnoisy parades all around the country that aim toscare off winter and welcome spring. Should youhave a free weekend on February 7-12, visit Mohácsto take part in the busójárás.

> on February 8-10, gourmands are invited to theliberty Square for MAnGAlicA FESTiVAl, a specialannual gastronomic event all about the curly-hairedmangalica pig, a Hungarian heritage breed. The festival also offers a wide range of cultural programs,including folk music concerts.

MADÁCH THEATREonly 2 minutes walk from corinthia Hotel budapestJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT BY TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER> This wonderful musical is based on the story of Joseph, one of the most beautiful, dramatic and eventful storiesof the bible, and also on Thomas Mann’s famous tetralogy. it debuted in the Madách Theatre in 2008. Since itsHungarian premiere, the musical has run more than 150 times. The spectacular and extremely dynamic performancehas become one of the public’s favourites. its witty, humorous and creative lyrics, and fresh, multi-faceted scenescombined with Webber’s melodious tunes ensure an excellent, entertaining, ironic, but at the same time inspiredand chathartic experience for the public.

pErForMAncES in FEbruAry 201307 Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm08 Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm09 Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm09 Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm10 Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 pm10 Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm

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