Radisson Blu Aurum is one of the newest large hotels in Brasov, set at 23 Eroilor Boulevard on the edge of the old town and built in the early 2020s. It has 110 rooms and is aimed at guests who want contemporary comfort and a smooth, international level of service close to the sights. Facilities include a restaurant, two bars and lounges, a gym, a rooftop terrace, a wine tasting room that also arranges wine tours, and a seasonal outdoor pool that is open in the warmer months. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas and rooms have internet access, there is a business centre and meeting space, and electric car charging is available. Pets are not allowed. Guests praise the friendly, attentive staff, the clean modern rooms and the walkable location.
Location is the main attraction. The lower station of the Tampa cable car is about a minute away on foot, Council Square is roughly six minutes and the Black Church about eleven, so you can leave the car behind and still reach the old town quickly. The airport at Ghimbav is around eighteen minutes by car. Eroilor Boulevard is a busy road, so ask for a higher floor or a room on the quieter side if you are a light sleeper.
Rooms are modern and fairly compact. Standard rooms are around 26 square metres, Premium rooms slightly larger with balcony and city-view options, and the Junior Suite and Suite step up to roughly 31 and 55 square metres, with space for families. Check-in begins mid-afternoon and checkout is before noon, with early check-in and late checkout available for a fee.
Breakfast is a buffet that is usually charged separately, and parking is valet or off-site at a daily charge, so factor those costs into your comparison. A small city tax per person per night is collected at the hotel.
The hotel suits couples, business travellers and families who want a polished base without a long walk to the main sights. It is less atmospheric than a historic townhouse on Council Square, but it offers more facilities, and the mix of rooftop views, a wine room and a reliable restaurant makes it an easy place to unwind after a long day of castles and hiking. Rates vary a great deal with the season and the day of the week, so compare dates, and book early for weekends and holiday periods when the hotel is popular.
Ask about room type when you book, because Premium rooms with a balcony or city view give a pleasant outlook over the roofs and the mountain, and the quieter side of the building is better for light sleepers. Guests who like a glass of wine can arrange a tasting in the cellar room, and the rooftop is a nice spot for an evening drink in the warmer months.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Gym
- ✓Restaurant and two bars
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Wine tasting room and wine tours
- ✓Business centre and meeting rooms
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Good questions
How far is the Radisson Blu Aurum from Council Square?+
About a six-minute walk. The Black Church is around eleven minutes and the Tampa cable car station is roughly a minute away on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
It has an outdoor pool that is open in the warmer months only. There is also a gym, but no spa is listed among its facilities.
Is breakfast or parking included?+
Usually not. The buffet breakfast and the valet or nearby parking are charged separately, so check your rate before you book.
