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title: "Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG vs Sir Royal Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Sir Royal Hotel in Bucharest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/crowne-plaza-bucharest-by-ihg-bucharest-vs-sir-royal-hotel-bucharest/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG vs Sir Royal Hotel

Both are in Bucharest, 640 m 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:** 1 of 4

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Sector 1
## [Sir Royal Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sir-royal-hotel-bucharest/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2104192/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sir Royal Hotel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 640 m apart.

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

-   to walk to the sights (5.1 km / 5.7 km)

### Choose Sir Royal Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 9.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (510 m / 1.1 km)

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

1.  350 m closer to public transport (−350 m)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 31) (+18)
3.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

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

1.  600 m closer to the beach (510 m vs 1.1 km) (−600 m)
2.  630 m closer to the area centre (−630 m)
3.  More guest reviews (61 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×4.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG | Sir Royal Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.8  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.5 | 8.6  (+2.1) |
| Public transport | 6.9  (+1.9) | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 15 | 61  (+46) |
| Rank in Bucharest | top 33% | top 18%  (+15%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.8  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Sector 1 centre | 1.5 km | 830 m  (−630 m) |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 510 m  (−600 m) |
| To public transport | 720 m  (−350 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 4.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12  (+4) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 770 m  (−110 m) | 880 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 165 | 101 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+11) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

640 m 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.

Sir Royal Hotel: city centre: 5.7 km, nearest station Bucarest Gara Băneasa: 1.1 km, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): 4.1 km, beach: 510 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bucharest

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

## Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG or Sir Royal Hotel: common questions

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

Sir Royal Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG is stronger in public transport.

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

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sir Royal Hotel is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sir Royal Hotel is 510 m from the nearest beach; Crowne Plaza Bucharest By IHG is 1.1 km.

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

The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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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