Stayed 4 nights, specifically wanted to be near Cotroceni neighborhood. Much better choice vs. near by alternatives. Newly built in last 2 years. Good sound proof windows, aircon worked well in heat wave, crisp sheets, nice pillows. Junior Suite was huge, view of Parliament bldg., big bathroom with both tub and shower stall. Good breakfast but you have to get there well before 10am when most of the food is gone. On site bar/lounge to have a coffee or mineral water or drinks.
One criticism would be that bedroom carpets need to be shampooed already and weren't properly vacuumed - crumbs from previous occupant. Bathroom was pristine however.
Desk staff professional and helpful for cab, wakeup calls, etc.
Onsite free parking quite a plus as we had a rental car and were concerned about security.
Go visit Parliament (interesting for foreigners, despite the controversy) but ask hotel to make reservation ahead. Great restaurants: Vila Doina (in a park setting), and Locanta Jaristea - lovely, old-fashioned-feeling, lots of old silverware collected from all over adorning the tables, charmingly decorated with paintings on walls, heirloom furniture - quite worth going out of the way for this Romanian treat with traditional atmosphere and food, good service too.
Good internet rate, with discount for longer stays.
- Parliament Hotel Bucharest
