Bellaria Hotel

Tucked in a quiet residential quarter of Iași, just a few minutes by car from the historical city centre. Close to Cetatuia Monastery and Palas Public Garden, with Iași (IAS) airport about 9.3 km away. Address: Șoseaua Bucium 7.

Individually designed rooms and suites mix massive wooden furniture, golden lamps and Spanish marble bathrooms for an intimate, art-filled vibe. Each hotel wing is painted in different colours and displays large pieces of art. The property has 47 rooms with memory foam beds, minibars, LCD TVs, bathrobes and slippers, plus terraces and garden views.

Dine or unwind in the summer garden surrounded by lilac bushes or on the indoor terrace; the garden seats 450 guests with 180 on the terrace. On-site features include three restaurants, a bar/lounge, room service (limited hours), complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self-parking, concierge and a tour desk. Services cover laundry, dry cleaning, car rental and elevator access.

Conference space totaling 2,293 sq ft (213 m²) and a meeting room make this a smart pick for events. Extras include complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check-in, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).

Three on-site restaurants — including Rustic — plus a bar/lounge and room service (limited hours). Expect local flavours and relaxed garden dining under lilac-scented skies.