Location. Carol Parc Hotel is located in Bucharest, Romania, 50 metres from King Carol Park and within one kilometre of the Palace of the Parliament, the Patriarchal Orthodox Cathedral, and Unirii Square. Gara de Nord train station is six kilometres away. Hotel Features. Situated on a quiet, tree lined street and offering panoramic views over Bucharest, Carol Parc Hotel is set in a 19th-century building and offers lavish interior design styled by Italian artisans. The lobby features a Murano crystal chandelier above a winding staircase. Multilingual staff provide a full concierge service and the 24-hour front desk holds a safe-deposit box. Further amenities include valet parking (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and dry cleaning and laundry facilities.

Restaurant Poeme features five-star service and serves organic dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In one of the hotel towers is a private bar reserved for guests' use. Off the lobby, the Piano Club serves complimentary coffee and tea all day and piano music is available in the evenings.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. There is a conference room and a dedicated business centre is available.

Guestrooms. Carol Parc Hotel offers 19 air-conditioned guestrooms, all uniquely decorated with original 19th-century paintings, Chinese porcelain, and bronze statues. Freshly cut flowers, a fruit basket, and refreshing mineral water are available upon guests' arrival. Amenities include LCD televisions with satellite channels, wireless Internet access (surcharge), safes, and minibars. The bathrooms are individually designed and feature Bulgari amenities, bathrobes and slippers, and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Carol I Park, 50 metres from the hotel, includes fountains, a small lake, statues, monuments, an Open Air Roman Arena, and the National Technological Museum.

Room Types:

Standard Room with King Bed:   One king bed. Individually decorated in a traditional style with rich silk fabrics, 19th-century paintings, and cherry-wood furnishings. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone. Minibar, safe. Desk. Fresh flowers, fresh fruit basket. Bathroom with Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer.

Executive Room:   One king bed. Individually decorated in a traditional style with rich silk fabrics, 19th-century paintings, and cherry-wood furnishings. Balcony or terrace with panoramic city views. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels and DVD player, direct-dial phone. Trouser press, minibar, safe. Desk. Fresh flowers, fresh fruit basket. Bathroom with LCD television, Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Some rooms have dressing areas.

Executive Suite:   One king bed plus one sofabed. Individually decorated in a traditional style with rich silk fabrics, 19th-century paintings, and cherry-wood furnishings. Balcony or terrace with panoramic city views. Separate sitting area. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels and DVD player, direct-dial phone. Trouser press, minibar, safe. Desk. Fresh flowers, fresh fruit basket. Bathroom with LCD television, Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer. Some rooms have dressing areas and wood-burning fireplaces.

Deluxe room:   One king bed. Individually decorated in a traditional style with rich silk fabrics, 19th-century paintings, and cherry-wood furnishings. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone. Minibar, safe. Desk. Fresh flowers, fresh fruit basket. Bathroom with Bulgari toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU): Distance to Carol Parc Hotel is 7 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis can be found outside the airport terminal and should cost about 25 EUR - 40 EUR to Carol Parc Hotel. Taxis use meters and visitors should ensure they are turned on before leaving. The hotel can organise airport transfers, including limousine service, for a surcharge. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Bucharest's inexpensive public transport system includes trams, buses, a metro, and trolleybuses. Tickets should be validated prior to boarding, and can be used for all modes of public transport.

Driving directions. From Bucharest Baneasa Airport. Get on motorway DN1 and drive into the city centre, straight through. On Kissellef Boulevard, pass Victoria Square. On Lascar Catagiu Boulevard, pass Roman Square. On Magheru Boulevard, pass University Square. On Britianu Boulevard, go south towards Unirii Square and drive straight, keeping right, and take the tunnel. Upon exiting the tunnel, turn right at the first light on Marasesti Boulevard to Park Carol I. Take a left around the park and go uphill for 200 metres. Take a right on Colonel Costescu Street. Take another right onto Suter Alley. Carol Parc Hotel will be at the end of the street.