The Sheraton Bucharest Hotel is a tall, full-service hotel at Calea Dorobanților 5-7, beside Piața Romană, at the northern end of the centre. It has 270 rooms across eighteen floors, from Classic, Premium and Executive rooms to Junior and Executive Suites and a Presidential Suite. Facilities are strong: an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, a full-service spa with aromatherapy, deep-tissue and hot-stone massages, and a gym that offers fitness and Pilates classes. There are two restaurants, Avalon and Benihana, two bars, a café, a snack bar and a rooftop terrace, plus 24-hour room service and free WiFi. The Romanian Athenaeum is ten minutes away on foot, University Square sixteen, and Piața Romană, with its metro station, is two minutes away. It suits visitors who value consistent service and wellness facilities over atmosphere.
Location and getting around
The hotel is two minutes from Piața Romană, a major junction with metro and tram links, and about ten minutes on foot from the Athenaeum and Revolution Square. University Square is sixteen minutes away on foot, so the Old Town is a longer walk or a short metro hop. Gara de Nord is a ten-minute drive, and Aurel Vlaicu airport is about twenty minutes by car. The area is business-oriented, with a different feel from the Old Town.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are practical and comfortable, with premium bedding and rainfall showers, and the Club-level rooms add lounge benefits. The pool, sauna and steam room are open for guests, and children under eighteen need adult supervision there. A continental breakfast is available for a daily fee, and parking and pets carry charges, so check the details of your booking. The hotel holds the Green Key sustainability certification and has accessible features, including pool, gym, spa and parking.
Who it suits
Business travellers, couples who want a pool and spa, and families who value space and a known brand. It is a good alternative to the Calea Victoriei hotels when you want a modern base near the Athenaeum and are happy to use the metro for the Old Town. It is less atmospheric than the historic hotels, and the neighbourhood is more office than old street. Compare rates with breakfast included, since the buffet is a noticeable extra if bought separately.
If you travel with children, ask about the pool rules, as under-eighteens need an adult present. A morning swim before a day at the Athenaeum or the museums is an easy routine, and the rooftop terrace is a pleasant spot for an evening drink after a long day on foot. If you plan to visit the Palace of the Parliament, allow time for the metro or a short taxi ride, since it is on the other side of the centre.
Why stay here
- ✓270 rooms over 18 floors
- ✓Indoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Gym with Pilates classes
- ✓Avalon and Benihana restaurants
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
Where is the Sheraton Bucharest?+
At Calea Dorobanților 5-7, two minutes from Piața Romană and about ten minutes’ walk from the Romanian Athenaeum.
Does the Sheraton have a pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, plus a spa and a gym with fitness and Pilates classes.
Which restaurants are in the hotel?+
Avalon and Benihana, plus two bars, a café, a snack bar and a rooftop terrace.
