The Grand Hotel Continental is one of the historic hotels of Calea Victoriei, Bucharest’s grand avenue, and its location is among the best in the city. Revolution Square is about two minutes away on foot, and the Athenaeum, the National Museum of Art and the Old Town are all within an easy walk. The hotel is described in Belle Époque style, and the spa is a highlight: seven treatment rooms, facials, massages, hydrotherapy, a Turkish bath and a hammam, which is a good reason to choose it for a cold-weather stay. Guests rate the hotel highly, and reviews mention breakfast and the central position. As with most historic hotels, rooms vary in size and layout, so it is worth asking about the type of room before booking. It suits travellers who want to walk everywhere, with the best museums, concerts and restaurants right outside.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on Calea Victoriei, about a minute from Revolution Square. The National Museum of Art and the Romanian Athenaeum are a few minutes’ walk away, and Cișmigiu Gardens and University Square are close by. The Old Town is a ten-minute walk south, and the metro is within a few minutes for longer trips. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, but you will rarely need one, since the centre is compact and the hotel is in the middle of it.
Rooms and facilities
The spa is the signature, with hydrotherapy, a Turkish bath and a hammam that are rare in the city centre. It is a natural choice for an evening after a day of museums. Rooms in a historic hotel vary in size and layout, so ask about the category you are offered, and expect the avenue to be lively outside. Ask for a room away from Calea Victoriei if you are a light sleeper, and check what is included in your rate, as breakfast is often priced separately.
Who it suits
Couples, culture lovers and first-time visitors who want to put the Athenaeum, the museums and the Old Town on their doorstep. It is less suited to families who want a pool or to travellers who want a modern design hotel. Prices vary with the season and with concerts and conferences in the city, so compare dates. If you want to see the area at its best, book a weekday stay in spring or autumn, when the avenue is calm and the terraces are open.
Book spa treatments when you reserve the room, and keep a flexible plan for the evening, since the avenue is a good place to find a concert, a bar or a late dinner within a few minutes’ walk.
Why stay here
- ✓Belle Époque building
- ✓Spa with seven treatment rooms
- ✓Turkish bath
- ✓Hammam
- ✓Hydrotherapy
- ✓Massage and facials
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Next to Revolution Square
Good questions
Where is the Grand Hotel Continental?+
On Calea Victoriei, about a minute from Revolution Square and close to the Athenaeum and the National Museum of Art.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, it has seven treatment rooms and offers facials, massages, hydrotherapy, a Turkish bath and a hammam.
Is it good for sightseeing?+
Yes. The Athenaeum, the museums, Cișmigiu Gardens and the Old Town are all within an easy walk.
