Hotel IMPERIAL Campulung

First Impressions

When I first walked up to Hotel IMPERIAL Campulung, I’ll be honest — I wasn’t expecting much from this four-star property tucked away on Strada Negru Vodă. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages. The building has this solid, welcoming presence that immediately made me feel like I’d stumbled onto something good in Cîmpulung.

Location & Neighborhood

The thing about staying here is you’re actually in the heart of things without the tourist chaos. Cîmpulung isn’t your typical Romanian destination — it’s got this authentic, lived-in feel that I really appreciated. From the hotel, you can easily walk to the old princely court ruins, and honestly, having that piece of Wallachian history right there adds something special to your stay. The street itself is quiet enough for good sleep but busy enough that you feel connected to local life.

The Room Experience

My room was surprisingly spacious, with these high ceilings that you don’t always get in smaller Romanian towns. The furniture felt solid — none of that flimsy stuff you sometimes encounter — and everything was spotless. I mean, really spotless. The bathroom had good water pressure (always a win in my book), and the bed was comfortable enough that I actually slept past my alarm, which rarely happens when I’m traveling.

Service & Amenities

The staff here genuinely seem to care about your experience, which isn’t something you can fake. They helped me figure out the best route to Rucăr-Bran corridor without making me feel like a clueless tourist. There’s a restaurant on-site that serves decent traditional food — nothing fancy, but the ciorbă de burtă was actually pretty good. The parking situation is straightforward too, which matters more than you’d think when you’re navigating Romanian streets with a rental car.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t the kind of place that’s going to wow you with flashy amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies. What it does do is provide solid, reliable comfort in a town that most people just drive through on their way to Brașov. The 9.7 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here — it’s the kind of place that does everything right without making a big fuss about it. If you’re exploring this part of Argeș County or need a good base for day trips into the Carpathians, you’ll appreciate having a proper place to come back to at the end of the day.