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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

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
4.9
Score by category
3 of 6
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Hotel★★★Sector 1

Hotel Herastrau

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
5.3
Score by category
2 of 6
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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. 1760 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.9 km)−760 m
  2. 2900 m closer to the area centre−900 m
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
  5. 5Has a gym
  6. 6A larger hotel with more facilities (165 vs 38 rooms)×4.3

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

  1. 1Has free parking
  2. 23 more sights within 1 km+3
  3. 3A 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 IHGHotel 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 ✓ –

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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.

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      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