Design Milk Travels to? Bucharest, Romania
See all that Bucharest has to offer from dawn to dusk as the post-communist capital of Romania is in its own quiet prime.
Bucharest may have been slow to ride the waves of gritty-to-glam resurgence that plowed through the other capitals of Eastern Europe earlier in the decade. But the post-communist capital of Romania is in its own quiet prime and has a humble beat to its step: streets see-saw between ornate communist structures and buildings falling into tender disrepair; modern restaurants are encased in brutal Neo-classical facades but resonate with laughter and warmth inside. Walking around, there are plenty of surprises to be had, parks to linger at, and monuments to uncover.
Where to Stay
Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest \ Photo: Keshia Badalge Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest \ Photo: courtesy of IHG
The InterContinental Hotel in Bucharest was the first skyscraper to be built in Bucharest and continues to be an imposing landmark in the city center, towering above the Bucharest National Theatre. The moon-shaped curve of the building allows each room to have a unique panorama of the city ? so much so that during the Romanian Revolution of 1989, it was the go-to spot for foreign press to observe the protests in University Square.
In the morning, unobstructed sunshine creates beautiful auras on your balcony window. Room rates start at $35/night, which includes use of the spa area, gym, and a splendid intercontinental breakfast in the morning ? for a five-sta...
Bucharest may have been slow to ride the waves of gritty-to-glam resurgence that plowed through the other capitals of Eastern Europe earlier in the decade. But the post-communist capital of Romania is in its own quiet prime and has a humble beat to its step: streets see-saw between ornate communist structures and buildings falling into tender disrepair; modern restaurants are encased in brutal Neo-classical facades but resonate with laughter and warmth inside. Walking around, there are plenty of surprises to be had, parks to linger at, and monuments to uncover.
Where to Stay
Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest \ Photo: Keshia Badalge Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest \ Photo: courtesy of IHG
The InterContinental Hotel in Bucharest was the first skyscraper to be built in Bucharest and continues to be an imposing landmark in the city center, towering above the Bucharest National Theatre. The moon-shaped curve of the building allows each room to have a unique panorama of the city ? so much so that during the Romanian Revolution of 1989, it was the go-to spot for foreign press to observe the protests in University Square.
In the morning, unobstructed sunshine creates beautiful auras on your balcony window. Room rates start at $35/night, which includes use of the spa area, gym, and a splendid intercontinental breakfast in the morning ? for a five-sta...
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