Romania and Moldova Travel Guide

by Lonely Planet author Leif Pettersen

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Travel Guide 2008
Updated January 9, 2008

Ploiesti Hotels/Hostels

 

 

Two/Three/Four Stars

Central Hotel
Instant online booking
B-dul Republicii 9
This place was mostly rebuilt after the last earthquake destroyed it, though somehow only the four-star rooms have been significantly beautified (I guess the earthquake didn't destroy the old carpets and creaky bathrooms). The two-star rooms are looking worn and not a good deal, especially considering sparkly Hotel Forum is about 500 meters away. Internet is only available in the four-star rooms.

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Forum Hotel
Tel. +40 (0) 244 595 628
hf_ploiesti at yahoo dot com
Str Gheorghe Doja 215A
Singles 25 euros
Doubles 28 euros
Suites 43 euros
While on my research trip, by the time I hit Ploiesti I was more than a little frustrated with the dubious price-versus-quality quotient of many Romanian hotels and pensions. Then I stumbled on this budget traveler's dream. New beds, sparkling bathrooms, public Internet station, WiFi, mini-bars, room service and a bar/restaurant all under the same roof. The youthful staff are proficient in English and the lobby’s plasma TV area is within lurching distance of the bar, making it the perfect night-out staging point. Breakfast not included. It's just a shame these guys aren't in a more popular city.

Hotel Prahova Plazza
Tel. +40 (0) 244 526 850
hotelprahova at yahoo dot com
Str Dobrogeanu Gherea 11
Singles 81 euros
Doubles 81 euros
Suites 115 euros
Soviet-looking and crumbling on the outside, this place is newly renovated on the inside, with the ambitious prices to prove it. Internet available.

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