I’ve stayed at the Ho Jo Grand Plaza several times, one occasion for over one week. Coming from the US, I expected a Howard Johnson’s to be average (at best), but I was very pleasantly surprised. The hotel is located in central Bucharest, and amazing walking distance to tons of sites, museums, dining, shops, etc. Very clean, tasteful, luxurious and... more

I booked the Howard Johnson Grand Plaza for a business trip. This hotel is classified on some website as a 5* hotel. It is more a normal 4* hotel. On the plus side it is located very centrally. Excellent views from the rooms. The public areas like reception and restaurants are ok for Romanian standards but not great. Rooms are... more

I stayed in the Howard Johnson for approx a week on Business trip. This hotel is pretty much in the centre of Bucharest which is really good. The hotel is very clean and tidy and has 2 great restaurants that server quite nice food, although it can be a little steep. I stayed in one of the Office type rooms.... more

Do not judge this Howard Johnson with the majority offered in the United States. This is a new tower block hotel situated just off the Piata Romana one of Bucharests popular areas. Like most companies, hotel chains are seeking the opportunity to establish themselves in Eastern Europe now the communist regimes have fallen and most countries are joining the European... more

I arrived at the hotel in the middle of a Thai festival organised in one of their restaurant and I can tell you it was a beautiful experience. There were many Thai decorations all over the place and even two Thai dancers who performed both in the lobby and in the restaurant. Plus great food! more

I staid at the Howard Johnson at the beggining of August. It was great. For the room I had the best room rate in town, I staid right in the center of bucharest and had a wonderfull view. Also, the staff was very nice. Yes, I am sure I will be back. more

I was very surprised to discover a very friendly enviroment at the Howard Johnson. Starting with the reception, the people there were very helpfull and nice and with a smile on their faces. The airport lost my baggages and I almost did nothing because the staff made all the calls and made sure that I will receive them safe. When... more

Overall Good Experience - Will Come Back I stayed at Howard Johnson Grand Plaza in Bucharest for 3 nights and was quite pleased with it.I particularly liked the design&architecture of the hotel (stylish contemporary)-a very comfortable feeling both in the rooms and in the lobby & bar.Cleanliness is also a very strong plus! The view from the rom was not... more

I've stayed in the Howard Johnson for two nights during april 2007. When checking-in I had asked for a non-smoking king. Unfortunately I was provided with a smoking room, when I went back to the reception they told me that it didn't made a difference; people where smoking in both smoking as non-smoking rooms.... The rooms are clean and have... more