Ignite The Night at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

Feb. 8, 2019 - PRLog -- Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest introduces a new tradition, the celebration of the fall of day, at The Living Room, starting 4 February 2019. Following the hustle and bustle of daytime, we will switch on an altogether different buzz at The Living Room: we'll start the fireplace, turn down the lights, light candles, and at 18:00, we'll celebrate the passage of time 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 our way of creating the kind of cosy intimacy that our guests will appreciate and remember. This daily ritual will separate the active day and transition our guests to a relaxing evening time.

"Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it." Napoleon Bonaparte

Drinking champagne is a ritual. Our IGNITE THE NIGHT partner is Bor és Más, the distributor of Premium Taittinger champagne. They will serve three varieties 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.

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", we hope that, like us, our guests will 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"

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About Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus (https://www.kempinski.com/en/budapest/hotel-corvinus/welc...) 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 Kempinski: Created 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.

Media contacts:

Ildikó Dudás • Public Relations Manager
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Erzsébet tér 7-8. • 1051 Budapest • Hungary
T +36 1 429 3578 • M +36 20 474 5018 · ildiko.dudas@kempinski.com