VIBRE Hotel Cluj, one of the finest luxury hotels in Cluj Napoca, Transylvania (REVIEW)

Privately owned and operated VIBRE Hotel in Cluj Napoca (Transylvania) opened in 2023 and has soon achieved and maintained a leading position as one of the city’s finest luxury hotels. The hotel is housed within a new built property which is located within a short drive from all the major attractions of Cluj Napoca. Vibre Hotel is equally frequented by both corporate and leisure guests, with a high number of returning ones.

VIBRE Hotel boasts some of the largest rooms and suites among the five star ranked hotels in Cluj, with a contemporary design which is sleek and elegant but also warm and welcoming. The quality of furnishings and finishes is exceptional, with superlative bedding, sound-proofing, lighting and remote controls of the entire room, including curtains. Bathrooms feature walk in-showers with high water pressure, underfloor heating an Molton Brown amenities. Some of the suites include free-standing bathtubs.

The sleep experience is outstanding, with custom mattresses with temperature-regulating fibres and high-thread linen. High tech controls offer a complete blackout and temperature automatically adjusts to the desired temperature in a matter of seconds. There is a predominant sense of space given by the floor to ceiling windows. Some of the rooms and suites have private balconies, with serene views of the city.

The first floor of the hotel offers a unique wellness and relaxation space which is exclusively reserved for hotel guests – with a state-of-the-art gym, a dry sauna and a jacuzzi. Bikes, treadmills, and weights provide options for a cardio session or strength training. The jacuzzi offers the perfect respite, allowing you to unwind and recharge your senses. The jacuzzi offers the ideal respite, allowing one to unwind and recharge one’s senses.

One of the major highlights of the hotel is C’est la Vie, a rooftop restaurant with spectacular panoramic views. Overseen by award winning Chef Florin Revesz, the restaurant boasts an open kitchen, with a menu that has a contemporary twist on Mediterranean cuisine infused with Japanese influences, crafted with passion and global inspiration. The restaurant, which is mostly frequented by locals, has earned an impeccable reputation not only for the quality of food but also for the high service standards.

It is rare for a restaurant located within a hotel to have such a strong positioning among non-resident guests and to be recognised as one of the top dining venues in the city for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes pride in utilising rustic cooking methods, including a charcoal oven, and sourcing sustainable ingredients from local suppliers. Fresh fish is procured directly from Greece and Italy to ensure the highest quality and authentic flavours.

The Leda Restaurant on the ground-floor offers one of the best luxury hotel breakfast experiences in Cluj, with a healthy and diverse variety of warm and fresh options, freshly prepared. From a wide variety of pastries to nourishing fruits, the hotel breakfast selection offers something for every palate, including some locally inspired dishes. Service is attentive, efficient and personalised, with great attention to details.

Most importantly, the hotel has succeeded in implementing exceptional service standards without an affiliation to a hotel chain or group but constantly investing in the product and staff training. The young team is motivated and enthusiastic, going out of their way to fulfil the wishes of the most demanding guests. Mention must also be made that it is this service consistency, over time, which has been attracting repeat guests, both locals and those residing in the hotel.

VIBRE Hotel is also a top luxury choice for all major events taking place in Cluj Napoca, including major festivals as well as cultural but also business events – thanks to its business facilities. The hotel has been and continues to be selected by international and local VIPs and celebrities.

Oliver Petcu in Cluj

 

 

 

 

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