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title: "Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG vs Hotel Herastrau: which hotel is better?"
description: "Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Hotel Herastrau in Bucharest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG vs Hotel Herastrau

Both are in Bucharest, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sector 1
## [Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crowne-plaza-bucharest-by-ihg-bucharest/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1329080/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Sector 1
## [Hotel Herastrau](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-herastrau-bucharest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1586693/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.9 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 165 / 38)

### Choose Hotel Herastrau if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.6 km / 5.1 km)
-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 165)

### Why is Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG better than Hotel Herastrau?

1.  760 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.9 km) (−760 m)
2.  900 m closer to the area centre (−900 m)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
5.  Has a gym
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (165 vs 38 rooms) (×4.3)

### Why is Hotel Herastrau better than Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG?

1.  Has free parking
2.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 165 rooms) (−127)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG | Hotel Herastrau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.3  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+0.9) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+4.0) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.5  (+2.6) | 3.9 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 7.6  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.2) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 15 | 26  (+11) |
| Rank in Bucharest | top 33% | top 32% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.3  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Sector 1 centre | 1.5 km  (−900 m) | 2.4 km |
| To the beach | 1.1 km  (−760 m) | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 720 m | 600 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 770 m | 490 m  (−280 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 7  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 165 | 38 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+2) | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG: city centre: 5.1 km, nearest station Stația STB: Piața Presei (3): 720 m, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 4.0 km, beach: 1.1 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Herastrau: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Băneasa railway station: 600 m, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 3.2 km, beach: 1.9 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bucharest

[Bucharest weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/romania/bucharest/bucharest/weather)

## Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Hotel Herastrau: common questions

### Which is better, Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Hotel Herastrau?

Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Hotel Herastrau is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Hotel Herastrau?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Hotel Herastrau.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Herastrau is 1.9 km.

### How far apart are Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG and Hotel Herastrau?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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