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CPI Hotels’ Adds Mamaison Residence Prague

2016-02-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The latest addition of the CPI Hotels: Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague offers 53 suites.

Mamaison Hotels & Residences has a new 4 star hotel in its stable of fine boutique offerings across Europe. The Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague, formerly a Marriott property, is located in New Town within talking distance of Wenceslas Square.

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CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences

2014-07-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences Jan Kratina, CEO and chairman of the board of CPI Hotels

Czech hospitality group CPI Hotels continues their growth by expanded further into the European market yesterday. The group’s acquisition of luxury hotel group Mamaison Hotels and Residences is a significant move. Mamaison, which has hotels in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Russia, is one of the most popular hotel brands in several major cities.

Tags: CPI Hotels, Europe hotels, hotel groups, Mamaison Hotels, Mamauison, Prague hotels

Top 3 Inexpensive Hotels Perfect for Your Summer Vacation [Discount]

2014-05-30 by Argo Contributor

Prague from the Danube

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the busiest vacation season of the year. Of course, for travel lovers any season is a good time to hit the road, but summer is especially nice for travels with the whole family in tow.

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Charles Bridge Economic Hostel is “Just That” in Prague

2013-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Looking toward the Charles Bridge

For travelers to the Czech Republic, the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel may just be your cup of tea. Winner of this year’s Best of Eastern Europe by Hostelworld.com for 2012, just the location of this accommodating stay speaks volumes.

Tags: Czech hostels, hostels, Prague hotels, Prague stays, Prague tourism

fusion Hotel Prague Debuts 3 New Themed Rooms in Time for Valetine’s

2013-01-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Valentine’s Day is no longer a holiday that is limited to the USA. Love is celebrated all over the world and February 14th tends to become more and more popular worldwide. Celebrating love itself, fusion Hotel Prague launches three romance inspired rooms just in time for Valentine’s: Love fusion, Rock fusion and The Vintage Room.

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Europe Hotel Prices 2012: Too Low to Miss Out

2012-09-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The wonderful Schlössle Hotel in Tallinn

For those of you out there wanting to squeeze the most out of Fall vacation plans recent stats from Hotwire’s Travel Savings Indicator show 20 of Europe’s most popular destinations as spectacular deals. Hotel price drops across Europe range from 7% to 37% compared to a year ago, with some price cuts in excess of 50% year on year. If you ever wanted to visit Europe, there may never have been a better time.

Tags: Berlin hotels, Europe hotels, Europe rooms, Europe stays, Europe travel, Eurostat, Hotwire, HVS, HVS Hospitality, Prague hotels, Tallinn Hotels, Tallinn stays, travel deals

Fusion Hotel Prague Swings Open Its Doors

2012-04-24 by Phil Butler

Fusion Hotel Prague reception desk

Fusion Hotel Prague, Europe’s hippest, hottest and funkiest new hotel, saw its highly anticipated grand opening last month amid much media buzz, a venue that promises to be not just the coolest place to STAY in town, but the coolest place to BE, full stop.

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Fusion Hotel: Prague Hospitality Evolved

2012-02-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Fusion Hotel Prague

In hotel news, Prague will see the opening of the Fusion Hotel. This chic affair coming to the city center should satisfy city visitors with a contemporary taste for the edgy, even the funky. €15 million, and a play at being the most moody and raw accomodation in all the Czech Republic, hotel marketing gurus WIHP called the Fusion design something “Andy Warhol and Le Corbusier would have collaborated on.”

Tags: Czech hospitality, Czech hotels, Czech Republic, Czech tourism, Europe hotels, Florence Hotels, Fusion Hotel Prague, hotel marketing, hotel openings, Loft Hotel, Prague deals, Prague hotels, WIHP

Valentine’s Room Service Eastern Europe Style

2011-01-21 by Phil Butler

Room service - courtesy Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

This Valentine’s take that special someone to a love nest never before experienced, Eastern Europe for example. Prague and Malta make for unforgettable romantic getaway spots. And the room service is incomparable.

Tags: Amethyst, Eastern Europe, Kampa Park, Malta, Malta hotels, Malta travel, Prague, Prague hotels, Prague Valentines, romance, Romantic Malta, Romantic Prague, The Arches, Valentine's 2011, Valentine's Day, Valentine's getaways, Valentines in Malta, Velentine's cruise

Prague Hotel Takes Hospitality To Next Level

2010-11-08 by Phil Butler

Prague from the river.

A new type of hotel is emerging. Accomodations where renewable energy and cutting edge techology afford not only value for the guest, but people in general. Impact-Corti Company’s new Mosaic House in Prague is an example of taking Eco-friendly hospitality to the next level.

Tags: Czech hotels, Czech tourism, Czech travel, eco-hotel, green hotel, green hotels, hotel deals, hotels, Mosaic House, Prague deals, Prague hotels, Prague travel

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