Hotel Cota 1400

For a romantic getaway, we decided to indulge in some exploration of the wilder parts of Europe. Helpful local friends led us to this little-known hotel, on the slopes of a mountain near the royal city of Sinaia. It can be reached by car, on a deliciously tortuous road where you can encounter friendly bears, hoping for a crumb of bread or an apple! The hotel itself is a communist relic, this much is true: but the apartment we rented was very nice, with big bedroom, sunny airy living room and an enormous terrace overlooking misty valleys and rocky crags. Hot water at all hours, clean rooms and bedsheets, absolute silence at night - you could only hear the owls hooting in the forest. We admired the mountain peaks under the silvery moon, enjoyed the peace and shared a bottle of tasty Romanian wine on the terrace... what more can one wish for? Food was delicious, huge portions, good wine, helpful local waiters, very cheap prices. All around there are great places to visit - both by cable car and on foot. Don't choose this place of you want fast wifi, bars and jacuzzis. Do come here if you appreciate unspoilt nature, endless peaks and forests, clear skies and birdsong at sunrise, and the opportunity to spend quality time with your most important "other"!