The Scala Boutique Hotel is a small, characterful hotel at Strada C. A. Rosetti 19, in the heart of the centre. It is rated as a four-star property and is described as a Belle Époque-style hotel, with a terrace, a garden, a library and two bars. Rooms range from Standard and Superior doubles to Premium rooms and a large suite with a kitchen and garden view, and facilities include air-conditioning, separate sitting areas in many rooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, designer toiletries and bidets. A restaurant, Repertorium, is listed on site for breakfast, lunch and dinner, though one recent guest says the restaurant was no longer available, so confirm with the hotel before relying on it. The location is first rate: University Square and University metro station are two to four minutes away, the National Theatre five, Piața Unirii eleven and the Athenaeum fifteen on foot. It has no spa or pool, and it is better suited to couples than to families.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on a quiet street close to University Square, so the Old Town, Calea Victoriei and the metro are all within a short walk. The National Theatre and the University of Bucharest are about five minutes away, and Gara de Nord is a ten-minute drive. The airport is roughly thirty minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle on request for a per-vehicle fee. Self-parking is available for a daily fee, but you will not need a car for sightseeing.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a traditional style with period-style decor, and a mix of room sizes, so check the dimensions when you book. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, there is a 24-hour front desk, limousine service and help with tours and tickets. Daily housekeeping is provided, and the terrace and garden are pleasant in good weather. Pets are not allowed. The booking page shows four room types, with the Standard Double the smallest.
Who it suits
Couples, culture lovers and solo travellers who want a boutique atmosphere at a mid-range price and the central location of a larger hotel. It is not the best choice for those who want a pool, a gym or a large lobby, and the mixed guest comments about the restaurant suggest taking breakfast elsewhere if your rate does not include it.
Compare rates for midweek stays and look for deals in the shoulder seasons. The garden and terrace are the best places to take a coffee in good weather, and the library is a quiet spot for planning the next day.
Why stay here
- ✓Belle Époque-style decor
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Library
- ✓Two bars
- ✓Restaurant (confirm availability)
- ✓Egyptian cotton bedding
- ✓Limo service
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is the Scala Boutique Hotel?+
At Strada C. A. Rosetti 19, two minutes’ walk from University Square and five from the National Theatre.
Does it have a spa or pool?+
No. It has a terrace, a garden, a library and two bars, but no spa or pool.
Is there a restaurant?+
The hotel lists a restaurant, Repertorium, but one recent guest reported it was unavailable, so confirm with the hotel before you arrive.
