Hotel Golden Spirit

They didn’t speak English while I was there. The room was comfortable, very clean, and hygienic, and it even had an empty mini fridge. My room had a river view because I paid extra, but there was no kettle, tea, or complimentary coffee. The hotel is in a nice spot in Băile Herculane itself, with plenty of shops and restaurants close by. For me, it felt more like a four-star place. I’d highly recommend staying here.

We arrived to find out there wasn’t a room available, even though I’d emailed to book a river-view room for one night and they’d confirmed it. I called again the day before and got another confirmation. They offered to send us to a nearby pension instead. The conditions there were lower, though we did pay less. That’s no way to treat a customer, and I wouldn’t recommend this place if you might end up staying somewhere else.

The room had a great air conditioner, a modern clean bathroom, and a nice Samsung TV that worked fine. It was also cozy and clean, with a beautiful, roomy layout and a small balcony to relax on. But they didn’t clean the room, even though I put the sign on the door. The bathroom smelled awful, its air filter was dirty, and the third bed was old.

For the price range, this is the best hotel in Herculane, and I recommend it. It’s centrally located but just beyond the noisy area. The room was spacious and clean, breakfast had plenty of good options and was good value overall. There’s parking in front, and you can pay by card.