Grand Hotel BucharestvsThe Funky Chicken Guesthouse
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, InterContinental Bucharest ranks significantly better than The Funky Chicken Guesthouse. InterContinental Bucharest comes in at #3 in Bucharest with accolades from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Grand Hotel Bucharest
4 Blvd Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest 010051, Romania
From $76/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Its 283 rooms brag of a 21st-century makeover (cranberry carpets, padded walls, wi-fi), and the 1971 tower playfully shows its period at times."
Rough Guide
"This towering city landmark remains the businessmen’s and journalists’ hotel of choice... and has all the class you’d expect of a five-star establishment. Immaculate rooms... and top-notch facilities."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The InterContinental Bucharest is the first five-star hotel to be built in the Romanian capital, holding its reign as the highest hotel in town and an emblem of the city ever since its 1971 opening." Full review
The Funky Chicken Guesthouse
Str. Gen. Berthelot 63, Bucharest, Romania
From $7/night
- Free Internet
DK Eyewitness
"Crammed into several rooms on the ground floor of a residential block, the Funky Chicken Hostel is both lively and chaotic. It has all the usual facilities... and is run by a cheerful staff."
Rough Guide
"Just around the corner from Butterfly Villa, this friendly, informal place has four-, six- and eight-bed dorms. Breakfast not included, but selfcatering facilities available."
Lonely Planet
"This hostel occupies a historic home on a shaded street, with four dorm rooms that sleep 24. No private rooms and no breakfast." Full review