Le Boutique Hotel Moxa is a very conveniently located hotel in the heart of Bucharest, close to the Royal Palace now National Art Museum (few yards down Calea Victoriei), the Central University Library and the city's main boulevard and National Theatre.
As noted by other reviewers, the hotel features some bizarre items, such as the Rolls Royce parked just outside the entrance, probably left there to impress the viewers, but it's quiet and cosy overall.
The double room I was given was a bit smallish, but it was provided with a comfortable queen-size bed and some basic facilities (minibar, satellite tv, hairdryer etc.). The room was cleaned every day. It was overheated, though, and I had to open the window to let in some fresh air (despite a funny sign saying that windows should not be opened otherwise "bugs" would enter the room; but there were no bugs in sight at that time of the year). The bathroom was smallish too, but the shower worked fine, with plenty of hot water.
The breakfast (and waiting) room is rather small, and occasionally I had to wait a little for a free table. The breakfast itself was excellent, with a good choice of croissants, cakes and jams, as well as ham, cheese and hot food.
The hotel staff is friendly and speaks English, but make sure they do understand your instructions if they are important (such as the time you need the taxi to the airport).
The hotel is made of two blocks united by a corridor. I was given a room in the main block above the entrance; I'm not sure of the quality of the other block's rooms, if in doubt you've better inspect.
The wi-fi didn't work well in the room, but was excellent in the reception and waiting room.
There's a gym and sauna which I didn't use but I was told it is well equipped.
If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room far from the lift and the staircase, otherwise you'd get some noise from downstairs and from the lift itself.
I'd say the Moxa hotel is very good value for Bucharest's standards.
- Le Boutique Bucharest
