Cetate Holidays from £201

I paid 72 GBP for one night in a junior suite which was probably fair but the list price of 160 Euros is way too high. The 5 star rating I assume is due to the spa facilities rather than the overall offering. Couldn’t fault the staff or location but the hotel itself is looking tired and dated.

Hotel Central Park is very centrally located on one of the main roads and is easily one of the better hotel options in Sighișoara, so I would still recommend it overall. Some of the disappointment came more from the city than the hotel. The fortress had great potential for a standout Christmas market, but heavy regulations limited vendors and made the experience feel underwhelming. We were not informed in advance that the main restaurant would be closed on Christmas Day for a private event, despite communicating our holiday stay. We were seated upstairs instead; the food was okay but not memorable, and there are better dining options in town. Service was inconsistent—when ordering a hunter’s charcuterie board, the server couldn’t explain what meats were being served. We stayed in the presidential apartment, which was clean, very warm, and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful. However, a neighboring room had a noticeable sewage odor, which was disappointing. Overall, a solid stay with room for improvement in communication and service.

I’m definitely returning to this hotel next time I visit Romania. I get wait.