Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest is a five-star tower hotel at Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, directly on Piața Universității (University Square) in central Bucharest, Romania. The property was long known as the InterContinental Bucharest and was renamed in 2022. Its position on the main north-south boulevard puts the University Square metro station at the doorstep, while Calea Victoriei, the National Theatre and the Old Town (Lipscani) are within a 10 to 15 minute walk. Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport lies roughly 17 kilometres to the north and can be reached by taxi or by the airport bus and metro combination. The building is a mid-century high-rise whose upper floors give wide views over the city, and the hotel's character is that of a large, business-oriented international property rather than a boutique. Rooms are offered as Standard, Superior, Junior Suite and Suite categories, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout; higher floors and suites generally have the best skyline outlooks. A club lounge serves guests in the upper room categories, and a conference centre makes the hotel a regular choice for corporate events and delegations. The hotel restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and international dishes, and Romanian specialities are usually available at lunch and dinner. Wellness facilities are a defining feature: a health club occupies the 22nd floor and includes an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and fitness centre, with views over the rooftops. Prices typically run from about RON 550 to RON 1,100 (roughly $122 to $244) per night depending on season and room type, with weekday rates often higher during trade fairs and conferences. Service is formal and organised, with a 24-hour reception, luggage handling and a concierge-style desk able to arrange transfers and city tours. The location suits travellers who want to be central for both sightseeing and meetings, although the busy boulevard means traffic noise on lower floors facing the square. Families and leisure guests also use the hotel for its pool, and the proximity of the Cișmigiu Garden, the Romanian Athenaeum and the Revolution Square memorial makes it a practical base for a first visit to the Romanian capital.