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CHOICE HOTELS ADDS NEW HOTEL IN VIENNA TO EMEA PORTFOLIO
  • Clarion Hotel Vienna South’s 201 rooms, restaurant and bar and conference facilities offer impressive city views
  • Opening furthers Choice Hotels EMEA and CPI Hotels’ long-standing agreement 

Amsterdam, 4 December 2024 –  Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels, the leading hotel operating company in the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Region, with the opening of the Clarion Hotel Vienna South on Wienerbergstrasse 7, Vienna.

Offering spacious rooms, state-of-the-art conference facilities and a warm ambiance, the Clarion Hotel Vienna South is conveniently situated in Vienna’s business hub in the emerging district of Vienna Wienerberg, known for its mix of green spaces, shopping, and business venues.

With easy access to the city center and top attractions including the Naschmarkt, the Karlsplatz and the State Opera, it is an ideal choice for travellers seeking a great location with comfort, reliability, and exceptional service.

All 201 spacious, tastefully decorated and well-appointed modern rooms are designed to meet the needs of modern travellers and boast impressive city views. The hotel has a mixture of Standard and Executive Rooms with twin rooms, adjoining rooms and accessible rooms available. It also offers an Online concierge, EV chargers and is a Pet-friendly hotel. 

TwentyTwo Restaurant, located on the top floor, showcases panoramic views of Vienna and offers upscale cuisine, based on locally sourced ingredients. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or drinks throughout the day. 

Conference facilities are also available at the hotel with three conference rooms offering city views and the Wienerberg Room, located on the 22nd floor, directly connected to TwentyTwo Restaurant with its panoramic city views. 

Commenting on the new opening David Beers, CEO of Choice Hotels EMEA said, “The opening of the Clarion Hotel Vienna South, which is ideally placed with impressive city views which will no doubt be popular with leisure and business travellers alike,  further enhances our reach with greater visibility in EMEA to draw a broader spectrum of international travellers.

“CPI Hotels operates a diverse portfolio of hotels which, coupled with its extensive market knowledge, enable us to leverage local expertise and existing infrastructure to strengthen our operations in the region. 

Its opening further reflects our ongoing strategy of growing internationally and in forming alliances, such as this long-standing relationship we have with CPI Hotels, that align with our focus on delivering value to franchise owners and enriching guest experiences.

"Entering the Austrian market and opening the first Clarion Hotel in Vienna is a significant step in the development of our portfolio within Central Europe," said Jan Kratina, CEO of CPI Hotels. "We are proud to bring the standards and values of the Clarion brand to Vienna, a city rich in culture and with immense tourism potential."

Choice Hotels EMEA and CPI Hotels have a long-standing relationship that has been in place since the 1990s.  CPI Hotels now has 14 Choice hotels across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including the Clarion Congress Prague – one of the largest conference hotels in Europe.

Clarion Hotel Vienna South will participate in the global, award-winning rewards program, Choice Privileges, that enables its 68 million members to earn and redeem points at hotels across 46 countries & territories worldwide.

Choice Hotels EMEA is focused on strategic growth across the region, which currently counts nearly 400 open hotels located in 17 countries across 4 hotel brands including Ascend Hotel Collection, Clarion, Comfort, and Quality Inn.

For further information on CPI Hotels, please visit: www.cpihotels.com 

For further information on Choice Hotels, please visit: https://www.choicehotels.com/en-uk

For further information, please contact: Katie Kershaw at Kershaw and Company

07539 437 238 / katie@kershawandcompany.com

 

Notes to Editors 

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*The Radisson brands outside of the Americas are owned by Radisson Hotel Group, an unaffiliated company headquartered in Belgium and are not eligible for participation. WoodSpring Suites® locations are not participating in Choice Privileges. At locations in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden customers can only redeem (not earn) Choice Privileges points.

About Choice Hotels 

Choice Hotels EMEA™ is represented under the Ascend Hotel Collection™, Clarion™, Quality™, Comfort™ and Sleep Inn® brands, in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, the Nordics, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing more than 630,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories, the diverse Choice® portfolio of hotel brands provides business and leisure travellers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper midscale, to midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalised perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com

About CPI Hotels

The hotel group CPI Hotels, a subsidiary of CPI Property Group, operates over 30 hotels under the brands Clarion Hotels, Comfort Hotels, Quality Hotels, Mamaison Hotels & Residences, Buddha-Bar Hotel Collection, Badenia, Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, and several privately branded hotels. With a portfolio offering more than 10,000 beds and 13,000 conference seats, CPI Hotels is the largest hotel group in the Czech Republic. The group operates in more than 15 destinations, with properties spanning six European countries, including the newly entered market of Austria. 

Forward-Looking Statement

This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated hotel openings for the regional brand portfolio of Choice Hotels EMEA.  Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing, acceptance of brands, and the other "Risk Factors" described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q of Choice Hotels International, Inc., any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.

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The Radisson brands, including Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites, and Park Inn by Radisson, are owned in the Americas regions by Choice Hotels.
Outside of the Americas, the brands are owned by Radisson Hotel Group, an unaffiliated company headquartered in Belgium.