Grand Hotel Bucharest

Hotels
8.9 (7327 reviews)
No. 4, Nicolae Balcescu , Bucharest , ro
+40 21 310 2020

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent dining experience
Friendly and attentive staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance concerns
Spa facilities not functioning

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some concerns were raised about the cleanliness of the room, including dirty linens and issues with water quality.
Service
9.4
Numerous reviews praised the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff.
Location
9.44
The location is frequently noted as excellent for accessing the old town and offers great views.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were clean but noted to be a bit outdated in decor and amenities.
Amenities
8.42
While some amenities were appreciated, issues with the gym and spa facilities were noted.
Value for Money
8.88
Overall, guests felt the experience was worth the price, despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
9.43
The dining experiences received high praise, especially for quality and presentation.
Overall Experience
9.3
Despite some noted issues, most guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:02

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Luxury Accommodation
Indulge in the breathtaking views of Bucharest's center from the 5-star Grand Hotel Bucharest, located in the vibrant University Square. Each elegantly-furnished room features a balcony with city views, a pillow menu, and modern amenities for a luxurious stay.

Health Club 22nd Floor and Entertainment
Guests can unwind at the Health Club 22nd Floor, offering an indoor pool, fitness rooms, saunas, and a hot tub. Live music awaits at the lobby Piano Bar for a delightful evening experience.

Culinary Delights and Sky Lounge
Experience all-day dining at the Corso Brasserie overlooking Balcescu Boulevard, and savor hot beverages and cocktails at the Intermezzo Piano Bar. Don't miss the chance to visit the elegant Sky Lounge on the 21st floor for a memorable dining experience with panoramic views.

To book your stay at the Grand Hotel Bucharest and experience luxury at its finest, contact us now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OTP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 7327 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Dagmar • couple • ro
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • se
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel has seen better days.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • ro
8
Amazing first experience with a more luxury hotel
Pros:

The location was great. The hotel had a great design, good comfort, amazing view.
Also Robert was one of the best staff members, providing us with all the requests we had, even cooked food late into the night.
We additionally had the best pillows i have ever slept on

Cons:

The bathroom ventilation did not work properly so the room stayed very humid after showers. The ventilation and AC in the hotel room was not very powerful, struggling to get to 19°C
Also very very crowded, both at the restaurant/breakfast place, and the pool

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • il
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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RON • couple • il
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Shirnet • couple • gb
2
Not what you are expecting - tired hotel with hard working staff but lacking the 5 star feel
Pros:

The Staff on reception, especially Corina and the security team, were super helpful and understanding.

Cons:

Where do I start?! I travelled for my birthday with friends; we arrived at the hotel late at night and were taken to our room. First impression: there was a lady outside our door, with a strong smell of cigarettes and a pack in her hand. She clearly was not smoking, but she had recently smoked several in succession, which had allowed the smoke to go into our room. I called the reception and asked if this was a smoking hotel; she said: "No, but if you want, you can smoke on the balcony!" I said, I didn't want... in fact, I had requested a non-smoking room, so was not happy that you are saying I could be surrounded by smokers on their balconies. I had written this on my booking notes and would have preferred to stay at a hotel that upheld its rules. it. Was a 5-star hotel after all?? She moved my room, and the next room had constant dripping in the bathroom - she moved my room again, and this was not bad. The breakfast was basic and badly organised. There was no reflection that this was a 5-star hotel, as I have stayed in plenty, and in all circumstances I blame Booking. com for not checking the standard of the hotels before it allows us to book. This hotel was old, worn, needed major refurbishment and had so many facilities closed or double booked out even though they were advertising them to paying customers - for instance, the sky bar on the 21st floor was a feature on the booking notes after all the hotel is the tallest in the city yet, They had also rented the space to a group of israeli tourist so they could have a kosher kitchen - again, I wish i had been informed about this as I would have been able to make an informed choice to stay or re book else where. The quality of the hotel was, and is not, up to that of a 5-star hotel anywhere I have ever been to. It's dated, with a smashed window on the entrance, no concierge. Also, the Spa was not in working order.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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tsur • couple • il
1
A friendly piece of advice to anyone considering this hotel: don’t choose it. You’ll join the many guests we met during
Pros:

Almost nothing. Only the location near the old city

Cons:

The hotel is simply old and outdated. It has a very depressing atmosphere. There was a terrible smell on the 19th floor, and it was almost impossible to breathe from the moment you stepped out of the elevator until you reached the room.

The room was of a very low standard, not clean, and poorly maintained. The balcony was an embarrassment, with barely any flooring.

The breakfast buffet was large, but it felt more like a summer camp cafeteria than a hotel breakfast.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Shirnet • extended_group • gb
1
Third Rate experice that should have been so much better.
Pros:

The breakfast was a nightmare. The way the food was laid out, the choice and the quality were very much 3-star regarding service and offerings. On a number of days, the breakfast room was so overrun we couldn't even get a table; not the best at all.

Cons:

I didn't like that nothing worked. I moved rooms twice because of old or broken things in the room, the breakfast offering, pants, the spa, broken- yes, the whole experience was not as expected. Very third-rate. This hotel needs a serious injection of cash to upgrade - EVERYTHING!!!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Yunus • couple • tr
10
Pros:

All great!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicolai • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Pavel • solo_traveller • bg
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Emre • couple • tr
10
Pros:

All good!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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MIGUEL • extended_group • es
6
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
Βαλμας • solo_traveller • cy
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
זהורית • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מלון מהמם תמורה למחיר

Cons:

ששילמנו על החניה הרבה כסף. וזה חניה של המלון

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • at
6
Gute Lage aber ansonsten keine Empfehlung
Pros:

Tolle Lage, gemütliches, sauberes Bett, nettes Personal

Cons:

Rießen Hotel. Sehr abgenützt und renovierungsbedürftige Zimmer und auch der Spa-Bereich . Alle Bars, die Hotelbar sowie die Skybar (mit der geworben wird) waren geschlossen, die Handtücher waren schmutzig und voll mit Haaren. In der Dusche waren lange schwarze Haare. Die Balkone sind extrem ungemütlich nur ein Betonfußboden wirkt kalt und keine Sitzgelegenheit bei der man die Aussicht genießen könnte. Das Frühstück war wirklich enttäuschend absolut nicht wie auf den Bildern. Teilweise zerissene Polstermöbel oder garkeine Sitzauflagen mehr. Die Stoff bezogenen wände waren schmutzig felckig. Badewannen/Duschkabiene war undicht und voller Schimmel. Der Duschkopf komplett verkalkt und die Handtuchhalterungen und andere Griffe hängen nur noch teilweise an der Wand. Wir würden es nicht mehr buchen absolut kein 5Sterne Niveau. Ich habe mich nicht wohl gefühlt.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Quiz81 • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Onur • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Favara • couple • it
8
Piacevole
Pros:

Nel complesso la struttura è ottima, anche la colazione, la posizione,la pulizia

Cons:

La piscina un po’ deludente, ottima la sauna, il bagno turco spento non funziona

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee