Acasa La Dracula

The setting around Brasov is lovely, and I had a nice stay overall during my six nights. My room had a couple of problems at first, including a toilet that wouldn’t work. The manager and housekeeping staff tried to sort things out, and in the end I was moved to a larger room, which was a nice gesture.

A good base for hiking, and the staff were helpful. The hotel is at the edge of the poiana, about a 10-15 minute walk from the centre, so take care of bears if you’re on foot at night. A construction site next door started waking me at 8am, and the Princess room is beside the kitchen ventilation, which can be annoying in the daytime. Inside, the decor is lovely, and I liked having Magic FM playing in the background. The rooms themselves are ordinary, but the beds were clean and comfortable. It was good value for the area and the conditions were good enough that I’d come back. Overall, I had a pleasant stay.

The front of house service was good, and we still had a nice stay. The place has a slightly spooky charm. Our Hatmans room was so-so, though: the shower was broken, the minibar was empty, and with the restaurant closed there was nowhere to get food or a drink. Breakfast cost an extra 50 ron per person, which we skipped. Maybe the other rooms are better.

The room itself was spacious, warm and pleasant, and the wifi worked great. There’s no room service or restaurant food beyond the breakfast buffet. The rocky wall decor still looks good, but the stairs are already chipped, and the upkeep doesn’t seem to match the effort that must have gone into the hotel when it first opened. In winter, drivers who aren’t prepared may have trouble getting down the steep slope to the entrance if there’s snow on the road.