IHG Hotels & Resorts continues the expansion of its luxury & lifestyle portfolio in Europe, with InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest set to open in early 2023.
In partnership with IHG's long-standing business partner ANA Hotels, one of the largest Romanian-based hotel owners, the hotel marks the return of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Romania.
Located in the heart of Bucharest, InterContinental Athénée Palace will feature 283 guestrooms overlooking the Ateneului Park and the Romanian Athenaeum. It will also boast close to the Palace of the Parliament, one of the world's largest buildings, and a 40-minute drive from Henri Coandă International Airport.
Built in 1914, InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest is an iconic historical building in a prime location and an exciting investment upgrade for ANA Hotels' portfolio.
"As the world's first luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has provided guests with memorable luxury hotel experiences for the past 75 years. We are delighted to be partnering with ANA Hotels to bring the InterContinental brand to the heart of Bucharest in 2023," said (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, VP Development Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
"InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest is the latest in a series of signings by IHG in prime destinations across Europe, including InterContinental Resort Crete and Kimpton St. Honoré Paris over the past 12 months. We look forward to a year of continued growth in 2022 and strengthening our commitment in Romania in the coming years."
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest will offer a variety of food and beverage options, including 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.
The hotel will also comprise 13 meeting rooms of varying sizes ideal for business use. The stunning Diplomat ballroom, with its stained-glass roof and intricate panelling, will be the perfect space for larger gatherings, such as conferences and weddings.
Health and wellness facilities include a well-equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, two treatment rooms and two beauty salons.
Bucharest is a popular city attracting over nine million visitors annually. Home to art nouveau architecture, a thriving café culture, parks, al fresco dining, museums, art galleries and vibrant nightlife, there is something for leisure and business travellers alike.
