The 4 Best Luxury Hotels in Bucharest
A grand hotel facing the Athenaeum, a bank palace in the old town or a suite in a Belle Epoque landmark: our travel advisors help you personally choose which of the luxury hotels in Bucharest fits your trip. Your suitespot booking includes breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – over €500 in value.
Unlock exclusive benefits as a premium member
Unlock exclusive benefits as a premium member
Unlock exclusive benefits as a premium member
Unlock exclusive benefits as a premium member
The best-known hotels in Bucharest
Which is the best hotel in Bucharest for your stay? The best-known addresses are listed here side by side with location, suitespot score and nightly rate. Our tip: if you want the old town on your doorstep, stay at The Marmorosch Bucharest; if you prefer concerts and museums along Calea Victoriei, choose InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest | Calea Victoriei | ★ 4.8/5 | 126 € |
| The Marmorosch Bucharest | Lipscani | ★ 4.7/5 | 167 € |
| JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel | Palace of Parliament | ★ 4.7/5 | 130 € |
| Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest | Calea Victoriei | ★ 4.8/5 | 350 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Bucharest
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest · Calea VictorieiFor history lovers we recommend InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, a grand hotel from 1914 opposite the Athenaeum with the legendary English Bar. Couples who want calm and space stay at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest: the Belle Époque house has just 30 suites. Night owls heading into the old town book The Marmorosch Bucharest, a former bank palace where cocktails are poured in the old vault. And if you like to swim laps every morning, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel by the Palace of the Parliament has a semi-Olympic pool.The luxury hotels in Bucharest sit close together, a taxi needs just a few minutes between them. Among the best hotels of the Romanian capital you will find very different addresses: a grand hotel, a bank palace, an all-suite house and a large city hotel with many restaurants. Which one suits your trip is something our travel advisors are happy to work out with you personally.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Bucharest offer you today
Since March 2025, Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest has been welcoming guests again. The Belle Époque building on the corner of Calea Victoriei and Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta was fully restored and now holds 30 suites, each with its own living or dining area. The interiors draw on Mihai Eminescu’s poem “The Blue Flower”, and the Heritage Bar serves tea every afternoon.
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest · Calea VictorieiAt InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, the spa has been completely renewed: you swim in the heated indoor pool under daylight, then move on to the Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and ice fountain. In 2025 the English Bar gained a marble counter, velvet seating and a new cocktail list, Café Athénée has been renovated, and the new JORJ Terrace is an urban garden right on Calea Victoriei.
The Marmorosch Bucharest opened in 2021 after a three-year conversion of the former Marmorosch Blank bank palace; Art Deco and Art Nouveau details, artworks and original bank furniture were kept. At JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, all 402 rooms and suites were refreshed in blue and cream inspired by the Danube, with Romanian handicrafts.
These luxury hotels in Bucharest have a pool – indoors and heated
For laps: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is home to the World Class wellness club, which hotel guests use at no extra charge. The heated pool is semi-Olympic in size, with a Jacuzzi and sauna alongside, and trainers offer classes and personal training.
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel · Palace of ParliamentUnder daylight: In the Spa InterContinental at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, natural light falls on the heated indoor pool, complemented by a Jacuzzi and hydrotherapy. Mornings are family time, when children can swim too.
To unwind: The Marmorosch Bucharest has a relaxation pool with hydromassage in its Balance Spa, just right after a long day in the old town. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest does without a pool and focuses on sauna, steam room and treatments on the fourth floor.
Spa & wellness at a 5-star hotel in Bucharest: Thai massage, gemstones and royal rituals
Thai: On the fourth floor of Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, the spa works with THAIco: therapists from Asia massage in the Thai tradition, alongside aromatherapy and holistic treatments. Two private treatment rooms, experience showers, a Finnish sauna, a steam room and an ice fountain make it a place for quiet hours together.
The Marmorosch Bucharest · LipscaniGemstones: The Balance Spa at The Marmorosch Bucharest takes its inspiration from gemstones mined in Romania. The signature ritual is called “The Rite of Fire and Water”, and there are facials and body treatments with Sothys and Biologique Recherche products, a hot sauna and a steam bath.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Royal: At InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, the rituals follow royal traditions and use Phytomer products, complemented by NOOANCE Paris LED therapy and the WAVES Hair & Beauty Studio. So if wellness matters to you, the luxury hotels in Bucharest give you three very different spas.
Our tip: spend the credit at the spa
At Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, a 100 US dollar hotel credit comes with your stay through suitespot, redeemable for a spa treatment. The two treatment rooms fill quickly: tell us your preferred time when you book and we will reserve it for you.
Dining in the luxury hotels in Bucharest: fire and ice, cocktails in a vault and steaks by the parliament
By the Athenaeum: At JORJ Restaurant in InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, Michael Passarelli cooks to a “Fire and Ice” concept: meat and fish from the Josper grill next to a raw bar with oysters, ceviche and tartare, all from an open kitchen with as little waste as possible. Café Athénée serves cakes by pastry chef Mimi Dima and Ronnefeldt teas.
Bars with a past: The English Bar at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest opened in 1914 as the American Bar and was long a meeting place for foreign correspondents and spies; today it mixes cocktails such as “Room 149”. At The Marmorosch Bucharest you drink in The Vault, the real strongroom of the former bank, among old safes and behind the armored door. Under the glass roof of the Marmorosch Lounge, golden-era classics fill the menu.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
In the evening: Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest is an offshoot of Sass’ Café in Monaco: sharing plates, Wagyu, caviar and Mediterranean specialties in a baroque setting, with DJs later at night. Blank Restaurant at The Marmorosch Bucharest, named after bank co-founder Mauriciu Blank, serves contemporary cuisine at dinner.
By the parliament: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel has seven restaurants, bars and lounges. JW Steakhouse serves USDA Prime and Black Angus steaks with more than 100 wines and hosts the popular Sunday brunch with live music. On the Olea terrace you share Levantine-Mediterranean dishes in season, and the Vienna Lounge pours champagne and serves caviar at night.
Our tip: afternoon tea on Calea Victoriei
You can take afternoon tea three ways: daily at the Heritage Bar of Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, at Café Athénée in InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest overlooking the Athenaeum, and Thursday to Sunday at Blank Restaurant in The Marmorosch Bucharest.
Luxury hotels in Bucharest with history: a grand hotel, a bank palace and a house from 1871
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest opened in 1914 on the site of the old Gherasi Inn. In the 1930s Duiliu Marcu remodeled it in Art Deco style, a new wing followed in 1965, and after a restoration it reopened in 1997; since 2023 it has been an InterContinental. The listed Le Diplomate ballroom lies beneath a stained-glass ceiling, and the Royal Suite Queen Mary has a corner balcony facing the former Royal Palace.
The Marmorosch Bucharest occupies the palace that the bank Marmorosch, Blank & Co. built between 1915 and 1923 and used as its seat until 1949. Other banks later worked here, until the listed building was turned into a hotel for 42 million euros. The Marmorosch Palace Suite measures 117 square meters, with a fireplace and dining area.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest goes back to Hotel Herdan, which merchant Jacques Herdan had built between 1865 and 1871 to plans by Alexandru Orăscu; in 1877 it took the name Grand Hotel du Boulevard. The listed building spent more than ten years under restoration and is now an all-suite hotel.
Award-winning luxury hotels in Bucharest: Michelin Keys and Forbes Travel Guide
Two Michelin Keys go to Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, one Key each to InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest and The Marmorosch Bucharest. Michelin awards Keys for the stay as a whole, for location, architecture, service and character; Michelin stars, by contrast, recognize restaurants.
In the Forbes Travel Guide, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is listed as “Recommended”. That means every one of the four luxury hotels in Bucharest on this page carries a Michelin or Forbes distinction.
Where to stay in Bucharest: Calea Victoriei, the old town or the parliament – the right setting for your 5-star hotel
The center is compact: Calea Victoriei links the Athenaeum with the old town, and the Palace of the Parliament lies a little further south. When you choose your 5-star hotel in Bucharest, the mood of the neighborhood matters more than distances.
On Calea Victoriei: InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest stands in Sector 1 opposite the Athenaeum and George Enescu Square, next to the former Royal Palace. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest sits at the junction with Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta, facing the Cercul Militar and a few steps from the old town. Our advice for anyone who wants museums, concerts and cafés within walking distance.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
In the old town: The Marmorosch Bucharest is on Doamnei Street near the National Bank and University Square; its back opens onto the pedestrian lanes. Our advice for night owls and anyone who wants to walk to dinner.
By the parliament: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel in Sector 5 stands right next to the Palace of the Parliament, with the old town and the National Opera close by. The white-columned lobby lies beneath a vast glass dome, and the complex includes a shopping gallery and a casino. Our advice for guests who want a large house with many restaurants.
Our tip: getting in from the airport
Henri Coandă Airport is about 40 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. Book a Signature Suite at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest and one transfer is included; InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest and The Marmorosch Bucharest arrange limousines, which we are glad to order with your booking.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Bucharest costs – benefits, points and when to go
On Calea Victoriei, InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest starts at 125 € and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest at 350 €, where you always stay in a suite. In the old town The Marmorosch Bucharest starts at 166 €, by the parliament JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel at 129 €. Available rooms for your dates and today’s rates are shown in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Calea Victoriei | |||
| Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest | 350 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest | 125 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| In the old town | |||
| The Marmorosch Bucharest | 166 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| By the Palace of the Parliament | |||
| JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel | 129 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
Included with suitespot: Breakfast for two comes with all four houses, at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest also served in your suite. Add an upgrade on arrival plus early check-in or late check-out, both subject to availability. InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest each add a 100 US dollar hotel credit, the latter for a spa treatment, and a welcome gift awaits at The Marmorosch Bucharest and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
From the first night: none of the four houses asks for a minimum stay.
Points and status: You earn Marriott Bonvoy points at The Marmorosch Bucharest and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, IHG One Rewards points at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest is not part of a program, so the suitespot benefits do the work there. We book at the hotel’s own rate, which means points and qualifying nights land in your account and your status is honored on site.
Bucharest through the year: In May and September parks and terraces are busy and the city is easy to explore on foot. December brings the Christmas markets; for those weeks, reserve your 5-star hotel in Bucharest early. In January and February you have museums and concert halls almost to yourself.
How long to stay: Three nights are enough for the old town, a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament and a concert evening at the Athenaeum.
The hotels in Bucharest at a glance
What sets the hotels in Bucharest apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Club lounge | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest | 1914 | 2025 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key |
| The Marmorosch Bucharest | 2021 | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel | 2000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest | 1873 | 2025 | ✓ | 2 Keys |
Earn points & use your status in Bucharest
Marriott Bonvoy applies at The Marmorosch Bucharest and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, IHG One Rewards at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest is independent, so the suitespot benefits count there. We book directly at the hotel rate, so the program credits your points and qualifying nights.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 hotels | The Marmorosch Bucharest, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest |
More luxury destinations nearby
Explore all luxury hotels in Romania or browse nearby destinations:
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Bucharest
How much does a luxury hotel in Bucharest cost per night?
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest starts at 125 €, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel at 129 € and The Marmorosch Bucharest at 166 €. At the all-suite Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, rates begin at 350 €. With suitespot, breakfast for two is included at all four.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Bucharest?
That depends on your trip: for history and a legendary bar we recommend InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, for calm in a suite Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, for old-town nightlife The Marmorosch Bucharest and for keen swimmers JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
Where can I find a luxury suite in Bucharest?
At Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest you always stay in a suite, each with its own living or dining area. The Marmorosch Bucharest has the 117-square-meter Marmorosch Palace Suite with a fireplace, and at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest the Royal Suite Queen Mary looks from a corner balcony onto the former Royal Palace.
Which luxury hotel in Bucharest is right in the city center?
The Marmorosch Bucharest stands in the heart of the old town on Doamnei Street. On Calea Victoriei you find InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest opposite the Athenaeum and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest at the edge of the old town; all three are within walking distance of each other.
Which luxury hotels in Bucharest have a pool?
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel has a heated semi-Olympic pool in its World Class club, InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest a heated indoor pool under daylight. The Marmorosch Bucharest offers a relaxation pool with hydromassage in the Balance Spa.
Which hotels in Bucharest have Michelin Keys?
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest holds two Michelin Keys, InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest and The Marmorosch Bucharest one each. JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Which luxury hotels in Bucharest are new or recently renovated?
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest opened in March 2025 after its restoration. InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest has a renewed spa and English Bar, The Marmorosch Bucharest dates from 2021, and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel has refreshed all its rooms and suites.
What is the most expensive hotel in Bucharest?
At the top end is Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest from 350 €, where every room is a suite. Next comes The Marmorosch Bucharest from 166 €.
Can I earn hotel points in Bucharest?
Yes: Marriott Bonvoy at The Marmorosch Bucharest and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, IHG One Rewards at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest. Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest belongs to no program and offers the suitespot benefits instead.
Where can I have a cocktail with a story in Bucharest?
At the English Bar in InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, which opened in 1914 as the American Bar, or in The Vault at The Marmorosch Bucharest, the bank’s former strongroom with its old safes.
Can I bring my dog to a luxury hotel in Bucharest?
Pets are welcome at InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest and JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Let us know when you book and we will register your dog with the hotel.
When should I book my 5-star hotel in Bucharest?
For the Christmas markets in December we recommend booking early. May and September are ideal for long walks, and the suitespot benefits apply in January just as in summer.
