Traveland Poiana Brasov

The website needs clearer information, and before the stay the replies to my questions were just copy-paste answers. That initial communication makes it hard to give five stars, since you may need important things cleared up before arriving. The listing photos on booking also undersell the place: the rooms are much nicer and more spacious in person. It’s not fancy, more like a cabin in the woods, and it was very family friendly. My 5kg Maltese was allowed. The beds, location and place itself were great, with a market within walking distance and a nice area for walks. Better pictures and more helpful responses would make this a five-star stay.

A good base for a group of friends focused on skiing or snowboarding, rather than spending time in bed. The chalets are old and could use restoration. Still, the prices, views, atmosphere and location make up for a lot of the accommodation's shortcomings.

The apartments are very old and poorly made, and there's no cleaning service at all. The place is loud at night, the walls are thin, and the bed has a mattress topper laid on top. The bed, chair, sofa, shower cabin and floor were all in really bad shape, like in an old village house. Don't trust the photos or booking information, which I found misleading. See it in person before paying or booking. To me, the service felt like a scam.

The apartment has what you need for cooking, including utensils, and there's also a barbecue outside. The surroundings are really nice. One downside is that the indoor carpet felt old and dirty, so bring slippers or you'll have to keep your shoes on.