Hotel Cismigiu Bucharest

Conveniently located near Cismigiu Gardens and the most important cultural, historical and entertainment attractions in the Old Town, Hotel Cismigiu is a charming and history rich hotel in Bucharest.

Its architecture is very special, blending modern interior with old features: the historical door, the Art Nouveau facades, and the original cupola. We invite you to discover the soul of the location!

THE HISTORY
Sameșu Dumitrache used to live where Hotel Cismigiu is now located, and his neighbour was “Bibica Roseti”. Back then, the area between the National Military Circle and Cismigiu Gardens was covered by wide gardens, and just a few houses.

The first modern buildings are built on Elisabeta Boulevard, a result of the Western influences and the modernization trends. The building that further became Cinema Bucuresti (1884), Casa Dotatiunii Oastei (subsequently Hotel Astoria), at the crossroads with Brezoianu Street towards Cismigiu Gardens (1884-1885) and Palatul Eforiei …

During the period when Pache Protopopescu was the mayor of Bucharest, the main East-West Boulevard was built, connecting Obor area with Cotroceni; Cotroceni Palace was the summer residence of King Carol I. The section between Academiei Boulevard and Mihail Kogalniceanu was named after Queen Elizabeth.

The land where Palace Hotel was about to be built (after 1948, it became Hotel Cismigiu), located between Hotel Astoria and Cinema Clasic, was owned by the furrier Sigmund Prager. He sold the land to the engineer Nicolae Nacu Pissiota, a Macedonian-Romanian born in 1860 at Hrupiste – Greece, and established in Romania.

Nicolae Pissiota built one of the most impressive hotels in Bucharest at that time: PALACE HOTEL. An engineer who had studied in Paris, Pissiota designed the supporting structure and he appointed his cousin, Architect Arghir Culina, with the hotel design and organization works. Culina had designed Hotel Luvru (currently Capitol) on Calea …

The Palace Hotel is being inaugurated, as the most modern of all hotels from this side of Bucharest. It had 200 rooms, which made it one of the largest hotel in town. The facilities and services provided were meeting even the highest expectations: bathroom in the suites, reading and correspondence rooms, bar and English and French …

During the First World War, after Bucharest was occupied by the German army, the German Imperial Military Commandment locates inside the Bucharest City Hall on the Elisabeta Boulevard, next to the Palace Hotel. Soon after, white flags with the Red Cross were carried on top of the Palace Hotel, while the building became the Centre of the …

The Elisabeta Boulevard becomes a sort of local Broadway, where buildings with big signboards, side by side, and large cinemas were located, some of them still existing nowadays. The Palace Hotel is also at its best and it accommodates at the ground floor the Palace Cinema, subsequently named Palas Boulevard. Up until then it operated at …

The Gambrinus Beer House is inaugurated at the ground floor of the Palace Hotel, belonging to a fellow Naumescu, who continued the 40 years tradition of the famous brewery originally opened in Bucharest by Caragiale. In 1901, the famous playwriter invested in the Gambrinus Beer House, which from 1897 was located inside Mandy house on the …

During the Anglo-American bombardments over Bucharest from April – May, a bomb goes down on the Palace Hotel’s roof and destroys it. The roof was subsequently rebuilt but unfortunately without its previous beautiful cupolas specific to the architectural style from the beginning of the century.1944

The Communist Party’s power in Romania will also influence the future of the Palace Hotel: the place is nationalized and its name is changed into “March 6”, the date when Dr Petru Groza’s government constitutes (1945), the first communist government in Romania. “Elisabeta” Boulevard will also be named “March 6” until 1965, when its name …

Hotel Cismigiu was named after the famous public garden located nearby, where 100 years before the first public fountain had been installed, and the administrator of Bucharest fountains was called “marele cismegiu”. Hotel Cismigiu functioned during the last years of the communist period, until 1985 when it was closed because of its very …

The hotel becomes the dormitory of the local Theatre and Movie Academy. The students here experience poor conditions in a bohemian setting, mixed with love and tragedy.

The famous song “Hotel Cismigiu” inspired by a tragedy that happened in the elevator shaft is released. The song was written by the local band Vama Veche, as a cover of the great hit “Hotel California” from Eagles.1999

The investment of the real estate company Hercesa, with more than 35 years of experience, revives the symbol of an elegant building, and thus Bucharest’s most beloved 100 old hotel comes back to life.

ROOMS & SUITES
Modern suites with a seating area and one bedroom – but also with retro chic personality, plus eco-friendly attitude. All the facilities for an upgraded accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Bucharest – for you, your other half, your family and friends and your friends’ friends.

SUPERIOR SUITE
Modern, elegant, incredibly spacious. Designed as an ideal 4 star hotel suite, the Superior Suite with a view on the interior courtyard is a heaven of quiet and natural light. It offers a living room with a seating area, a sofa bed and a desk, including a bedroom.

Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, TV in each room, telephone, minibar, safety box, air conditioning with individual adjustment, walk in shower, hair dryer, makeup mirror and Chopard cosmetic products. Some rooms have a modern kitchen equipped with energy efficient ceramic hob, sink, and coffee machine.

EXECUTIVE SUITE
This suite at Hotel Cismigiu offers you the vibrant view on the boulevard and peaceful nights in a hotel located downtown Bucharest – so close to the most important business centres in the city, mainly the Palace of Parliament. The suite has a separate living room, sofa bed, and stylish bedroom.

The suite has a desk, Wi-Fi connection, telephone, safety box, minibar, and coffee machine, as well as air conditioning, walk in shower, hair dryer, makeup mirror and Chopard cosmetic products. Some rooms have a modern kitchen equipped with energy efficient ceramic hob, refrigerator and sink, or balconies with a view to the boulevard.

DELUXE SUITE
This chic and spacious suite rarely found in Bucharest is perfect for you to make comfortable and relax, just enjoying the wonderful view of the boulevard. The suite has a living room with a seating area, a desk and a sofa, including a bathroom with a walk-in shower, hair dryer, makeup mirror and Chopard cosmetic products.

The room also has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, telephone, minibar and safety box. Some rooms have a modern kitchen equipped with ceramic hob, energy efficient refrigerator, sink, and coffee machine.

BISTRO LA ETAJ
The only pink restaurant in Bucharest located between the Old Town and the most beautiful park in the city. Historical vibes and contemporary highlights. Chic appearance and worldwide flavours. Plus a terrace with a view over the city.

Surprising dishes from the most popular worldwide cuisines. Tasty authentic menu, including desserts for which we have chosen the most savoury ingredients: dark chocolate, mango, coconut, and passion fruit.

GAMBRINUS BEER HOUSE
Welcoming space, wooden settings, twice as much joy, including stories reminding of the Little Paris ambiance. Discover them in the most popular brewery in Bucharest with a view on the city life.

You are welcome to rediscover traditional feasts. From the most popular Romanian courses, to the familiar grandma’s dishes and desserts, including beer crafted from a 1869 recipe.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Hotel Cismigiu offers a large amphitheatre with a foyer and 6 small and private meeting rooms with natural light for successful events. These meeting rooms in Bucharest are most appropriate for work meetings or entrepreneurship discussions, business meetings or workshops, interviews or seminars or product launches.

Rooms: 60

Price: from 89 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelcismigiu.ro