Intercontinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG

About

A jewel of Bucharest’s historic center, the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest blends timeless elegance with a storied past. Built between 1912 and 1914 in a striking Art Nouveau style and later re‑imagined in Art Deco, the hotel has long been a cultural landmark, lining the famed Calea Victoriei with the Romanian Athenaeum and Revolution Square just steps away. For decades, its sophisticated rooms and polished service made it the go‑to venue for European dignitaries, spies and travelers alike. During World War II and the Cold War it became an epicenter of intrigue, with rooms and telephone lines secretly tapped by various intelligence agencies—an atmosphere that has left a lingering mystique documented in the hotel’s rich chronology. After a major €42 million renovation from 1995 to 1997, the property was reopened as Athénée Palace Hilton, and in 2023 it joined the InterContinental brand, ushering in modern luxury while preserving its heritage. Guests enjoy 283 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, two fine‑dining restaurants—one offering contemporary Romanian cuisine and the other serving international classics—and a range of wellness and business amenities. Whether you’re a history enthusiast drawn to the hotel’s espionage legacy, a business traveller seeking a central, sophisticated base, or a luxury seeker yearning for classic European grandeur, the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest offers an unforgettable, richly layered hospitality experience.