Grand Hotel Sofianu  

Parkside and proudly artsy on the edge of Zavoi Park in Ramnicu Valcea. A short walk puts you by the park and close to the city center, with Trajan Sports Hall, Mircea cel Bătrân Park and the Municipal Stadium all nearby. Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, a skatepark and easy access to regional spas and famous monasteries.

This is Romania’s only hotel-art museum, showcasing works by roughly 500 Romanian artists across the public spaces. Sixty-one classically styled, air-conditioned rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes and some rooms with jetted bathtubs. Public areas and a terrace framed by Zavoi Park keep the vibe cultured but relaxed, and private supervised parking is available.

Wellness is a focus: a heated indoor pool with countercurrent, dry and wet saunas, jacuzzi/hydromassage and a full spa with massage and hydromassage options. There’s a fitness room with professional cardio gear, outdoor running tracks, two outdoor fitness areas, six playgrounds and a skatepark. Guests have access to WiFi and many on-site wellness facilities.

Five versatile meeting rooms plus a grand Art Gallery hall (550 m², up to 800 guests) equipped with sound and light systems. Business center, 24-hour reception, on-site ATM and high-speed internet make it easy to run events and meetings.

The Four Seasons restaurant and the ART Bar serve contemporary and Romanian dishes on a terrace that looks out over Zavoi Park. Buffet and continental breakfast options are offered, vegetarian and dietetic dishes can be prepared on request, and limited room service is available.