Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
Sector 5
Vibe
Guests arrive through a working florist into a restored rotunda of curved stone mosaics, Venetian glass, and gilded Belle Époque plasterwork.
“Restored Belle Époque salon”
Curved stone mosaics and Venetian glass chandeliers meet gold-leaf plasterwork and Fior di Pesco stone bathrooms.
Thirty high-ceilinged suites offer dedicated residential hospitality, personalized arrivals through a working florist, and bespoke furnishings.
An 1873 landmark classified as a national monument, hosting royal receptions beneath restored Belle Époque mouldings.
At the corner of Calea Victoriei and Regina Elisabeta, steps from historic boulevard landmarks.
“Today, just 30 suites occupy the building, each with high ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and views onto the city.”
Rooms
Thirty high-ceilinged suites feature curved walls, bespoke joinery, and freestanding bathtubs anchored in soft Fior di Pesco marble bathrooms.
“Following a meticulous restoration, the Belle Époque landmark has reopened as the intimate 30-suite Corinthia Bucharest, which honors the building’s extraordinary history.”
Wellness
Tucked beneath original cupolas in the rafters, the spa features a Finnish sauna, steam room, and Carpathian-inspired treatment suites.
Backstory
Opened in 1873, the landmark was the first in Bucharest with electric lighting and an elevator, hosting royal galas for decades.
Eat & drink
French and Romanian flavours fill the grand ballroom at Boulevard 73, while Heritage Bar mixes cocktails along the boulevard.
The neighborhood
Located at the corner of Calea Victoriei and Elisabeta Boulevard, the hotel sits moments from Old Town wine bars and monuments.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.