InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest
Romania
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest
Strada Episcopiei, 1-3
010292 Bucharest- Romania
www.atheneepalace.intercontinental.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
IHG
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
01.01.2023
Hotel General Manager
Nicolaas Houwert – Multilingual international award-winning Hotel General Manager with 25+ years of diverse experience in leading upscale, premium, and luxury hotels, skilled in large food & beverage and rooms operations across the USA, UK, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Serbia and Romania. Expertise in pre-opening, renovation, restructuring, turning around, and closing of hotel operations • Managed resourcefully 10 direct reports, a workforce of 185 employees, and a $12M annual turnover
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Development Strategy
Maintaining the Leading Luxury Hotel position in the local market.
InterContinental Athenee Palace
History & Story
An icon in Bucharest’s Revolution Square for over a century, InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel, dazzles thanks to its elegant accommodations, culinary delights, and world-class relaxation.
InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel, Bucharest isn’t just one of Europe’s leading hotels, it’s also one of the more interesting. Originally opening in 1914, the hotel earned early praise for its ornate furnishings, marble and gold pillars, and great glittering chandeliers. It was a hive of activity during World War 2, becoming a meeting place for spies, adventurers, and bounty hunters. Nowadays, the clientele is a lot more well-heeled, and the guest experience a lot more sedate.
Each of the hotel’s beautifully-appointed rooms and suites revels in a combination of exceptional décor and sparkling modern design. Step into these peaceful havens and you’ll immediately be struck by the hand-finished oak floors, luxurious bathrooms, and stunning views of the Bucharest skyline. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, flatscreen TVs, and dedicated workspaces.
When it comes to dining and unwinding, InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel offers something for everyone. Stop by the historic, English-style bar and listen to some of the old spy stories. Experience gourmet Italian cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant with lush terrace. Or, pick up your morning caffeine infusion at the Café with pastry corner.
Headlined by the incomparable InterContinental Spa, the hotel is also home to a variety of relaxing amenities that are perfect for unwinding after a day spent exploring the city. Enjoy a treatment or explore the wide variety of wellness facilities. Take a dip in the indoor pool, or work up a sweat at the hotel’s modern fitness center.
Date Renewal
01.01.2023 full refurbishment for rooms, lobby, façade, club lounfe, public areas, meeting rooms; 01.04.2025 refurbishment of the SPA & restaurants will be done.
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Central location, close to the most important landmarks. Historical building, considered a landmark of Bucharest, fully refurbished, with the biggest rooms in the city center at a 5* hotel. Historical Ballroom Le Diplomate. Louis Vuitton Store in house – the biggest one in the Eastern Europe.
Location
Central – Calea Victoriei, Romanian Atheneaeum, Victoriei Neighbourhood, Piata Romana.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Romanian Athenaeum (classical music concert hall)
• The Royal Palace (Art Museum)
• Cales Victoriei (main street with shops, restaurants & coffee stores)
• Old City Centre
• The Palace of Parliament (the second largest administrative building in the world)
Fun Facts
The hotel was originally built in 1914, as an inn, serving the traders traveling from the north part of the city to the south and also, a bit later in time, for the King’s guests. They were stopping by here, at the inn/hotel named since forever Athenee Palace. The name has its origins in the location of the building, as is situated in between to landmarks – the Romanian Athenaeum (Athenee) and the Royal Palace (Palace). Being designed in a similar way as the Royal Palace, InterContinental Athenee Palace is nowadays a landmark for Bucharest also.
Children’s Corner
Special Setup for Children in room (tent, toys, coloring books – and it may differ upon season).
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 42
• Number of Luxury rooms: 241
All the rooms in the hotel are luxury rooms, so 241 are the Classic Room, Premium, Balcony, Terrace, Premium Corner
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 283
Restaurants & Bars
• Roberto’s – main restaurant – International Cuisine
• English Bar – bar menu for food & drinks
• Café Athenee – café store & bistrot
Wellness
• InterContinental SPA (opening May 2025)
• Fitness Center (opening May 2025)
• Indoor Swimming Pool (opening May 2025)
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Le Diplomate Ballroom ( 305 sqm) – National Heritage – up to 300 pax
• 13 meeting spaces in total, out of which 10 have natural light and access to a terrace on the first floor
• Les Colonnades Area for Cocktail Receptions
Extra Notable Features
• Unique Views from our Palace & Royal Suites over the Athenaeum & Royal Suite
• Customisable Welcome Amenities in the room
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• Best Luxury Business Hotel in Romania; Best Blue Diamond Hotel in Romania; Best Luxury Historical Hotel Worldwide; Best Luxury Palace Hotel Worldwide – 2023 – GLOBAL LUXE AWARDS
• Romania’s Best MICE Hotel 2023 – WORLD MICE AWARDS
• Best Historical Hotel in Romania; Best Prime Location in Romania; Best Hotel View in Romania – 2024 – HAUTE GRANDEUR GLOBAL AWARDS
• Hotel of the Year 2024 – International Hotel Chain, 5 stars – ROMANIAN TOP HOTEL AWARDS
• Best business hotel in Bucharest 2024 – TOP 50 HOTELS IN ROMANIA
• Best Luxury Business Hotel; Best Luxury Historical Hotel – 2023 – WORLD LUXURY AWARDS
Number of employees
120