Aro Palace is one of Brasov's grand old hotels, set at 27 Eroilor Boulevard on the edge of the old town, with Council Square about five minutes away on foot and the Black Church about eight. The property has a historic character, with spacious public areas and a long tradition of hosting visitors, and is rated five-star. Guests have a spa with an indoor pool, a children's pool, a sauna and steam rooms, plus a bar, a coffee shop and a restaurant on the eighth floor with panoramic views of the mountains. Free Wi-Fi covers the rooms, there is a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge. The hotel does not allow pets, and parking, where available, is charged.
Location is the main reason to choose it. You can walk to Council Square, the White Tower and the Black Church in under ten minutes, and the Tampa cable car is roughly a fourteen-minute walk, so you can leave the car behind. The boulevard outside is busier than the pedestrian lanes of the old town, so ask for a higher floor or a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Taxis and local buses are easy to find for the trip to the train station and the bus services to Bran and Rasnov.
Rooms range from standard twins and queens to executive rooms, junior suites and apartments, and the room types listed include spa access. Standard rooms are compact, at about 20 square metres, while suites and apartments are roughly twice that size. Check-in starts mid-afternoon and checkout is around midday, with early arrival and late departure subject to fees. Guests tend to praise the location, breakfast and the pool, while some mention dated furnishings and uneven maintenance, so go in expecting a grand older hotel rather than a new build.
It suits couples, families who want a pool, and anyone who wants a classic city-centre base with a spa after days of walking and castle visits. Breakfast is a buffet, and the high restaurant is a good place for a view-led dinner. Parking is paid and may be limited, so confirm before arrival if you are driving. As with other large hotels, rates vary widely by season and by weekday, so compare the dates carefully.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and childrens pool
- ✓Spa with sauna and steam rooms
- ✓Eighth-floor restaurant and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Terrace and coffee shop
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Airport shuttle, surcharge
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
How close is Aro Palace to the old town?+
Council Square is about a five-minute walk and the Black Church about eight. The Tampa cable car is roughly fourteen minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool, a children's pool, a sauna and steam rooms, with massage services. Many rooms are sold with spa access.
Is parking available?+
Parking is not part of the standard amenities and, where offered, is charged. Confirm availability with the hotel before you drive.
