InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest — Photo by IHG

IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, marking the return of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Romania.

Set to open in January 2023, IHG is working with long-standing business partner ANA Hotels, one of the largest Romanian-based hotel owners, to create a truly iconic hotel in the heart of Bucharest. ANA Hotels has owned and operated IHG's popular Crowne Plaza Bucharest for many years.

With the building dating back to 1914, InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest will comprise 283 guest rooms, with many boasting panoramic views of Ateneului Park and the Romanian Athenaeum. The hotel is located in the heart of the city close to Palace of the Parliament, one of the world's largest buildings, and is just a 40-minute drive from Henri Coandă International Airport.

In 2021, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts marked its 75th Diamond anniversary, and currently has 31 open hotels across Europe, the business is continuing to flourish. Recent signings include InterContinental Resort Crete, InterContinental Resort Amma, Canj - Montenegro and InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace.

Facilities at the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest will include Roberto's - a stylish breakfast area and all-day dining space with an outside terrace; Café Athénée for dining and The English Bar for drinks and cocktails.

For larger gatherings, such as conferences and weddings, there will be the exquisite Diplomat ballroom, with its stained-glass roof and intricate panelling. There will be an additional 13 meeting rooms of varying sizes which are ideal for business use.

For guests wishing to relax, there will be a wellness area with a well-equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, plus two treatment rooms and two beauty salons.

Bucharest is a popular city with over nine million visitors each year. Comprising art nouveau architecture, a thriving café culture, parks, al fresco dining, museums, art galleries and vibrant nightlife, there is something to suit every leisure and business traveller.

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