Grădinile Romane — Hotel in Hangu

The place itself is very nice and clean. The room I was in was spacious and was plenty for my family of four and nicely decorated (gotta fix up the electrical wires hanging out of the walls though). The shared balcony was lovely, with a great view. The bathroom was also very large, had a great walk-in shower, fancy sink and all that great stuff. It even had a bidet (I think). The grounds are very nice and well manicured. Beautiful lawn for the kids to run around on, or for people to eat their dinner on where they have a few tables set up under tents. Plenty of relaxing spots under the trees to soak in the view. Lunch/Dinner options were very tasty and kid friendly if you ask for basic meals. There's also plenty of space for parking. Would I go back again? Of course.

A couple of things worth calling out though, which is why I'm deducting one star from the rating. The internet was not reliable at all...at least in our room. The wi-fi extenders are in the stairwell and I suppose couldn't penetrate the cement walls to reach us in our rooms. Kids like their iPads during downtime, so they had to sit in the hallway to play their online games.

The "road" to the hotel is nightmarish. It is narrow and unpaved, with many, many bumps along the way. Make sure your car is strong enough for the short, off-roading experience...or at least have good insurance in case the suspension drops off your car.

The free breakfast leaves much to be desired. It's the same exact thing every day...poached eggs, borderline raw bacon, a tasty omelet thing and other staple items you'll find for breakfast throughout Romania and Europe...deli meats, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, pastries, orange juice (tasted like Tang!), etc. There's also a single cup coffee machine similar to Keurig's which usually has a line of people waiting for it. It's not horrible, but after three days of the same thing, I was getting bored with it.

Lastly, "beach access" is awful. You go down some stairs towards the lake, but then it's just a rocky slope to the water. You can't sit there or anything like that. You might slip and hurt yourself if you're not careful. The kids didn't care. They went down there and enjoyed the water. Fortunately there's a floating dock there with a couple of random chairs so I was able to hang out there...although an umbrella of some sort would be nice to prevent the hot August sun from searing me. Again, kids liked it cuz they could jump off of it.

Are the above cons deal breakers? No, not at all. I'm just posting an honest review with my opinions. If they can fix up those little things, I'd give...

I came back for the second year in a row, and it was a disappointing experience. Room prices have increased considerably compared to last year, but this is not reflected in the quality of services. Although we had a reservation for three rooms made two months ago, we were given rooms on separate floors, in different corners of the building. When we asked why we can't have at least two adjacent rooms, we were told that we didn't specify this in advance. This is not ok, since the balconies are shared and you don't have any kind of privacy. That's how we ended up sharing the balcony with some strangers. The food is very expensive for what it offers (except for the soups which are really good). For example, half a duck breast, with some barbecue sauce taken directly from the shelf, some puree made from a medium-sized potato and a handful of canned beans costs around 50 lei. Kayak rental price: 50 lei per hour. This is similar to what you would find in Switzerland. And the icing on the cake came on the last day, when I went down to breakfast and didn't actually find anything to eat. And it was 9 o'clock. Attached, a picture taken at the moment. I asked if I could bring any more eggs or scrambled eggs, and they said they couldn't find the cook. Also, there were no cups of coffee or tea, no plates. Terrible. I finally settled for some pastrami and bread with butter and jam. But the rest of the group ate nothing. For the little baby, luckily we had something brought by us, otherwise he was hungry. And at 40 lei breakfast per person you at least expect to have something to eat.

In conclusion, the location, the rooms, the cleanliness are top notch. Too bad the service leaves much to be desired. And the prices are enormously high for what is on offer. At 90 euros per room plus about 80 euros per food and drink per day, it is in the price range of a top rated all inclusive on the Bulgarian coast in high season, but the services leave a lot to be desired.

PS: I forgot to mention that two rooms were not ready when we arrived, at 3 pm, and we had to wait until around 5 pm (accommodation is theoretically done starting at 2 pm)

PS2: all the praise for the waitress from Rep. Moldova, I did not remember her name. Very friendly and helpful, made our stay much...

A delightful week at Gradinile Romane with my 7-month-old baby boy proved to be a heartwarming experience we won't soon forget. The warm and friendly personnel made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.

The highlight of our stay was the enchanting yard, a sprawling oasis that captivated our senses. It was impeccably maintained, offering ample space for our little one to explore. We cherished the moments of tranquility, surrounded by scattered chairs that allowed us to enjoy some much-needed privacy.

Our room was a pleasant surprise, spacious, and impeccably clean. In addition to the comfortable bed, we found 2 armchairs and a cozy sofa, perfect for lounging and spending quality family time together. Remarkably, they even provided a travel cot for our little bundle of joy, ensuring his comfort throughout our stay.

The bathroom was equally impressive, boasting generous proportions and immaculate cleanliness. A large window infused the space with natural light, adding to the overall sense of serenity. And to our delight, the bathtub came equipped with a soothing jacuzzi feature, turning bath time into a pampering experience for both parent and child.

When it came to dining, the delicious fare offered at Gradinile Romane was a treat for our taste buds. Though the selection was limited, we hardly minded, understanding the rustic charm of the location. After all, it's the simple pleasures that often leave the most lasting impressions.

In conclusion, our stay at Gradinile Romane was a true delight. From the attentive staff to the captivating yard and well-appointed room, it provided the perfect setting for creating cherished family memories. We highly recommend this charming retreat to anyone seeking a tranquil escape with...