Carol Parc Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel in a historic villa next to Carol Park in Bucharest, Romania, and it is still one of the city’s most exclusive places to stay. It opened as a hotel in 2007 and is reported to offer 17 individually styled rooms and suites, with room rates that have been listed from about 125 euros a night.
Key facts
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| Location | Aleea Suter, on Filaret Hill beside Carol Park, Bucharest |
| Opened as a hotel | 2007 (the villa itself dates from 1906) |
| Size | 17 rooms and suites in current guides; older descriptions said 23 units |
| Dining and bars | George restaurant, Piano Club, Bellevue Tower Bar |
| Typical price | Rooms from about 125 euros a night, suites from about 395 euros (check current rates) |
What is Carol Parc Hotel?
The hotel occupies a Brancovenesc-style villa built in 1906 for a prominent architect and socialite who was a friend of King Carol I. During the communist era the building housed several state institutions. It was restored and reopened as a hotel in 2007, and the renovation reportedly cost close to 6 million euros. That year it also received a renovation award from the Romanian Architects Association.
The setting is the draw: a quiet street between Carol Park and the centre, on one of the higher points of the city.
What makes it feel luxurious?
The lobby is known for a huge Murano crystal chandelier that reportedly rises through four floors. Rooms are individually decorated, and older descriptions of the hotel mention original stone-carved wood-burning fireplaces, private terraces and garden views. Bathrooms are stocked with Bvlgari cosmetics, and earlier guides also listed amenities from Lanvin, Chopard and Bogner.
Current guides list free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, a business centre, private parking, and function rooms for small meetings. Older descriptions also mentioned an in-room hairstylist or masseur on request, which is worth asking about when you book.
Where do you eat and drink?
The restaurant is currently listed as George, serving international cuisine with a French touch. It was previously known as POEM. The Piano Club is used for receptions and cocktails and has a small library of antique books, and the Bellevue Tower Bar sits at the top of the house.
Who has stayed there?
Reports name Enrique Iglesias, Beyonce and Deep Purple among past guests. These are press reports we could not confirm with the hotel, so treat them as local lore rather than fact. The hotel has also been said to have appeared in a 2008 luxury hotel roundup from a US travel magazine, which we could not verify either.
How much does it cost?
The hotel’s own booking pages have listed rooms from about 125 euros per night and suites from about 395 euros. The older figure of 99 euros no longer matches current listings. Rates move with the season and events in Bucharest, so check the hotel directly before you plan around a number.
Is Carol Parc worth it?
Our view: yes, if you want a small, quiet, characterful hotel instead of a large chain tower. You trade a big spa and pool for scale, service and architecture, and the price is modest for a five-star stay in a European capital.
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FAQ
Where is Carol Parc Hotel?
It is on Aleea Suter in Bucharest, on Filaret Hill beside Carol Park, close to the city centre.
When did Carol Parc Hotel open?
It opened as a five-star hotel in 2007, in a villa built in 1906.
How many rooms does Carol Parc Hotel have?
Current guides list 17 rooms and suites. Older descriptions mentioned 23 units, so confirm the count with the hotel.
How much is a night at Carol Parc Hotel?
The hotel has listed rooms from about 125 euros and suites from about 395 euros per night. Check current rates before booking.
Does Carol Parc Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. The restaurant is currently listed as George, alongside the Piano Club and the Bellevue Tower Bar.
Last updated: October 2026.
