1912-1913-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.
1916-1918-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.The Elisabeta Boulevard becomes a sort of local Broadway, where buildings with big signboards, side by side, and large cinemas were situated, some of them still existing nowadays.
1941-The Gambrinus Brewery 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 the Romanian writer I.L. Caragiale.
1965-Hotel Cismigiu received its name after the famous public garden situated nearby, where 100 years before the first public fountain was installed.
2012-The real estate company Hercesa,revives the symbol of modernity , thus the Bucharest’s most beloved hotel coming back to life.
Set in a historical building built in 1912, Hotel Cismigiu is situated next to the Cismigiu Park, 700 metres from the old city centre of Bucharest. Free Wi-Fi and underground parking are available.
The modern suites feature air-conditioning and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some feature a fully-equipped kitchen. The private bathroom comes with a shower, slippers and free toiletries.
The architecture of Hotel Cismigiu mixes Art Nouveau with a contemporary style. You will also find here 7 meeting rooms, and an underground parking. The hotel also houses The Cervantes Institute, as well as a bookshop.
You can choose to order French dishes at the Cismigiu - Bistro La Etaj restaurant, where you can enjoy the view overlooking the House of Parliament. At the ground floor, the Gambrinus Restaurant serves Romanian and international specialties and its famous beer.
You can reach the University Square within 500 metres, while the Palace of the Parliament as well as the National Art Museum can be found within 1 km. The Otopeni Airport is 18 km away.