Here too the interior seems like a stage set. Entering the hotel from the street there is a strong sense of space, and the seating in the lobby is on bold primary colours creating a bright and cheerful space, looking striking in contrast with a foggy Bucharest day when I arrived. Twin staircases lead off the lobby, going up to the conference floor above, with the comprehensively equipped conference hall, the free internet stations, and the leisure and fitness complex.
On the right hand side of the entrance is the bar and coffee shop, typically French in its service and contemporary in styling. Cleverly positioned this is easily visible from out side the hotel and is clearly designed to draw in the passing trade. Views into the restaurant from reception are given in a teasing manner by allowing slots to break the walls, through which glimpses of tables may be gained whilst still allowing privacy for diners. Although wonderful Romanian wines are served here most of the food is the usual French mix, and compares poorly with the few local restaurants around.
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Peek-a-boo slits give glimpses into the restaurant interior. The wine list included some of the best of the really excellent Romanian wines, improved now the vineyards are no longer all state controlled and quantity is not the production target. Quality of the best is superb.
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