Romania Luxury Hotels

Romania is a Central and Southeastern European country with Bucharest as its capital. We have verified 5 luxury hotels in Romania representing InterContinental, JW Marriott, Relais & Châteaux, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World brands, primarily concentrated in Bucharest with additional properties in Transylvania and other regions.

Romania at a glance

Romania is located in Central and Southeastern Europe, positioned on the lower course of the Danube River, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. The country covers 238,397 km² (92,046 mi²) and is the twelfth-largest country in Europe by area. With 19 million inhabitants, Romania is the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union.

The capital and economic centre is Bucharest. Other major cities include Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Constanța, Timișoara, Brașov, and Craiova. Romania is a developed country with a high-income economy and has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 2007, joining the Schengen free-movement area on 1 January 2025.

Verified luxury hotels by location

Three verified luxury hotels operate in Bucharest: the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, JW Marriott, București, and Epoque, a Relais & Châteaux property. Outside the capital, Relais & Châteaux operates Matca Hotel – Luxury hotel Bran Transylvania in Șimon, while Small Luxury Hotels of the World includes Trusko Resort in Rimetea. These five properties represent the verified luxury selection across the country.

Luxury brands and alliances in Romania

InterContinental Hotels Group operates a flagship property in Bucharest. JW Marriott, part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio, maintains a presence in the capital. Relais & Châteaux, known for independent and curated luxury properties, is represented by two verified hotels: Epoque in Bucharest and Matca Hotel in Transylvania. Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a selective alliance of independent properties, includes Trusko Resort on its roster.

Geographic context and access

Romania borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, and Moldova to the east. Its position within the European Union and Schengen area provides straightforward access for international travelers. The Danube River, which forms part of Romania's geography, connects the country to broader European networks.

Questions about staying here

How many verified luxury hotels are in Romania?

We have verified 5 luxury hotels in Romania across multiple international brands and alliances.

Which Romanian city has the most verified luxury hotels?

Bucharest has three verified luxury hotels: InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, JW Marriott, București, and Epoque.

What international luxury brands operate in Romania?

Four brands are represented: InterContinental, JW Marriott, Relais & Châteaux, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Are there luxury hotels outside Bucharest?

Yes. Relais & Châteaux operates Matca Hotel in Transylvania, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World includes Trusko Resort in Rimetea.

Is Romania in the EU and Schengen area?

Romania is a European Union member since 1 January 2007 and joined the Schengen free-movement area on 1 January 2025.

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