Following the recent announcements of the completed investments and the reopening of the restaurant, SPA, and English Bar, the autumn 2025 season marks an extraordinary chapter for InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel, the timeless symbol of Bucharest, which has been honored with several major international awards.
At the World Travel Awards 2025, InterContinental Athénée Palace was named Romania’s Leading Business Hotel, a recognition of its commitment to excellence and impeccable service.
Complementing this distinction, the hotel was also awarded a Michelin Key, one of the most coveted symbols of exceptional hospitality, granted to hotels offering guests a unique character, remarkable comfort, and memorable experiences.
The list of honors continued with a triple recognition at the World Luxury Awards, where InterContinental Athénée Palace was awarded as:
- Europe’s Best Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre,
- Eastern Europe’s Best Luxury City Hotel, and
- Romania’s Best Luxury Historic Hotel,
further consolidating the property’s global reputation and prestige.
“These recognitions represent the most valuable reward for our team’s professionalism and passion, as well as the result of our guests’ loyalty and appreciation,” said Emmy Stoel, General Manager of InterContinental Athénée Palace. “As we enter the festive season, the most creative time of year for hoteliers, we are inspired to celebrate these achievements through a rich calendar of seasonal events designed to bring people together in carefully curated experiences and settings.”
A Festive Season of Elegance and Joy
Drawing inspiration from its long-standing winter holiday traditions, InterContinental Athénée Palace launches its Festive Season Calendar — a collection of curated events and moments designed to delight and enchant everyone who steps inside:
- The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a truly special evening marking the official opening of the winter season, complete with carols, dance, and seasonal delights;
- Festive Afternoon Teas at Café Athénée and signature menus at JORJ Restaurant, where the culinary team creatively reinterprets traditional seasonal flavors from across Europe;
- New Year’s Eve Gala Dinners hosted in the legendary Le Diplomate ballroom and at JORJ Restaurant – two elegant events combining live music, gourmet cuisine, and glittering artistic performances.
Throughout December of this year, the hotel turns into an Enchanted Forest, inviting both international guests and locals to enjoy an atmosphere of warmth, refinement, and festive charm.
Full details can be found here: Festive Season 2025 – InterContinental Athénée Palace
For more details and information, please contact Laura Hamzea, PR& Marketing Manager, at laura.hamzea@ihg.com
