Ignite the night at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest (Hungary)
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest introduces a new tradition, the celebration of the fall of day, at The Living Room, starting 4 February 2019. |
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Ignite the night at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest (Hungary)
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest introduces a new tradition, the celebration of the fall of day, at The Living Room, starting 4 February 2019. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2019-02-13
Filed by Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Following the hustle and bustle of daytime, an altogether different buzz will be switched on at The Living Room: the fireplace starts, the lights will be turned down, candles will be lit, and at 18:00, the passage of time will be celebrated by cracking open a bottle by sabrage and tasting champagne.
Every family observes some sort of rituals that reinforce a sense of belonging. IGNITE THE NIGHT is the Kempinski way of creating the kind of cosy intimacy that guests will appreciate and remember. This daily ritual will separate the active day and transition the guests to a relaxing evening time.
Drinking champagne is a ritual. The partner of the hotel for IGNITE THE NIGHT is Bor és Más, the distributor of Premium Taittinger champagne. Three varieties will be served at The Living Room: Taittinger Brut Reserve, Taittinger Prestige Rosé and the limited vintage edition Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie.
The first bottle will be opened using the virtuoso sabrage technique and shared with the guests at The Living Room.
Opening the bottle by sabrage caught on at the beginning of the 19th century at the time of the Napoleonic wars, in the circles of French light infantry. Sabrage suggests strength and nobility. Legend has it that Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who was named Veuve Clicquot, took over the business after her husband’s death. Napoleon’s soldiers wanted to impress the young widow by performing sabrage, but they also celebrated their war victories with this opening technique.
“Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.” Napoleon Bonaparte
The IGNITE THE NIGHT ceremony will take place at The Living Room every evening at 18:00, starting 4 February 2019.
To quote another French classic, the fox in “The Little Prince”, the hotel aspires to having guests also adorn their heart in expectation and look forward to this evening ritual.
“It would have been better if you’d come back at the same hour,” said the fox. “If, for example, you come at four o’clock in the afternoon, then at three o’clock I would start feeling happy. As the minutes pass, I feel happier and happier. At four o’clock, I’m already full of excitement and worry, and understand what treasure it is to be happy. But if you just show up any time, I will never know when to get my heart adorned and ready to see you… You must observe the right rituals…” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: “The Little Prince”
About Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest:Kempinski Hotel Corvinus defines contemporary luxury in its outfitting, as well as service, in the heart of Budapest. Boldly modern, and recently redesigned and renovated on three floors, it offers 316 splendid rooms and 35 chic suites. A signature concept, Gastronomic Quarter Downtown Budapest includes Austro-Hungarian ÉS Bisztró, ÉS Deli, New Japanese Nobu Restaurant, The Living Room and Blue Fox The Bar. Kempinski The Spa features a unique hungarymud treatment, and Kempinski Gallery shows modern Hungarian art. Ten Rooms is the hotel’s MICE solutions delivered on a full floor of state-of-the-art and flexible spaces, reconstructed in 2017, while The Kitchen Caters provides full-service catering management at or outside Kempinski Corvinus.
About KempinskiCreated in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 76 five-star hotels and residences in 34 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
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