Equestrian forest keep
Wild deer roam ancient oak woods surrounding this secluded estate, where purebred Arabian horses train beside warm, firelit lodges.
Where it shines
Notable
Firelit hunting-lodge suites, attentive estate service, and access to private manor pools.
Notable
A 1,500-acre forest estate hosting Arabian horse shows, dressage lessons, and wildlife tracking.
Notable
Modern Romanian estate-to-table dining at La Hambar and traditional wooden ciubăr forest soaking.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Throughout, the rooms are decorated in a contemporary reconstruction of an antique hunting-lodge style, and outfitted with modern luxury-hotel comforts.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Located an hour south of Bucharest in Giurgiu County, the surrounding oak forest offers quiet trails and nocturnal deer tracking.
The rooms
Paul's Horses opens directly onto active stables, while hunting-lodge suites at Paul's Lodge feature warm timber and curated antique furniture.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool
Vaulted timber beams arch over the indoor pool, which looks out through floor-to-ceiling windows into the woods.
Restaurant
La Hambar
The converted timber barn serves modern Romanian dishes built on foraged forest ingredients and estate-grown produce.
At the table
Wood-paneled dining rooms gather guests around long communal timber tables hung with framed equestrian photographs.
How it began
The Stanescu family founded the estate in 2021 as an Arabian horse breeding sanctuary across fifteen hundred acres of oak forest.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.