We stayed here in October, 2008 after a Danube River cruise that departed from Vienna.

The cruise company uses this quite new property for groups of arriving and departing passengers, and it is indeed a large, grand hotel. The rooms are large, comfortable and pretty.

There are lots of restaurants, shops, a casino, and plenty of other services. It is within walking distance of the Palace of Parliament (an obvious must-see) and you can also walk into the more lively part of the city within 20 minutes.

But I don't think we would have chosen this hotel independently. It is more like a North American convention hotel, which is not our style. The focus was on events like weddings and meetings while we were there. The lobby was a fashion show because of all the events scheduled in the hotel, and that was kind of fun.

But in general, this property has none of the warmth, service or basic charm of many good, large European hotels. It's too institutional and cold and its staff appear disinterested.



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I expected from Marriott exactly the same thing as anyone would expect: quality!

1. We found insects in our bathroom! We told to the receptionist and he told me everything will be taken care of. We went down for dinner and when we got back the insect was exactly were my shoe left it: on the floor. I called again to the receptionist and he told me it's the season.

2. The stuff is way to rude and if you try to discuss with them, they will stop answering your question if it's something they don't like.

3. We paid a lot for parking our car in the hotel's parking lot.

Exxellent high class hotel for business trip. Terrific breakfast and very good services.

Stayed here for two nights on a business trip.
Very large and grand hotel right in the centre of town next to the People's Palace.
Very large and impressive lobby with small shopping mall and sweeping staircases. Casino and pool in the basement. Various bars and restaurants.
Typical high standard Marriott room. Very comfortable.
I've stayed in a number of Bucharest hotels and this is definately the best. None of them are generally cheap !
I'll definately stay here next time.