Corporate
The history of Continental Hotels on the Romanian hospitality market started in 1991. From the very start, the our targeted was the business tourism. The company’s development aimed at covering the luxury, the business and the economy market, by providing 5, 4, 3 and 2 star accommodation services.
Continental Hotels can be found in: Bucharest, Oradea, Sibiu, Tîrgu Mureș, Drobeta Turnu Severin and Suceava. Under its Management Contract concluded with the Accor Group, Continental Hotels also holds 4 Ibis hotels in Romania ( 2 in Bucharest, 1 in Sibiu and one in Constanța).
The Continental Hotels portfolio comprises the following brands: Grand Hotel Continental (*****), Continental Forum(****), Continental(***), Hello Hotels(**), Concerto Restaurant, Balkan Bistro, Mondo Restaurant, Victoria Club , Tekaffe.
Company
Continental Hotels România
Continental Hotels is the perfect option for guests looking for quality accommodation in the main cities of Romania, pleasantly combining comfortable lodging with high-quality services in an elegant atmosphere.
With a tradition of more than 30 years in hospitality, Continental Hotels wants to satisfy the requirements of customers, with high class and harmony, elegance and style, arts and innovation. Thus, whether you are on your holiday and you are looking for some peace and relaxing space, or you are on a business trip, our hotels are the choice for the perfect stay.
Our motto is: “More than profession. Passion” and we can assure you that our goal is to turn your stay with us into memorable moments. Thus, your time spent in any of our hotels will turn into an unforgettable experience.
Continental Hotels are:
• Grand Hotel Continental ***** in Bucharest
• Continental Forum **** in Bucharest, Arad, Constanța, Oradea, Sibiu, Tîrgu-Mureș
• Continental *** in Suceava, Drobeta Turnu Severin
• MyContinental *** in Bucharest, Sibiu
• Hello Hotels **: Bucharest
All our hotels are located in the centers of their cities and offer facilities both for business trips and for vacations and holidays.
We invite you on a wonderful trip, where you can choose one of our hotels, depending on your desires and necessities and experience unique moments with us.
Our Mission
To become market leaders in the field of business tourism in Romania, by means of sustained investments, by permanently training our staff, by applying excellent standards to our services and by being very receptive towards the market requirements.
Our Vission
- To insure high quality services to its clients, both through its equipment and through its highly trained, customer-oriented personnel.
- To provide a positive working environment, where employees can develop professionally.
- To exceed the guests’ and the employees’ expectations, through constant endeavours.
- To continue the development and growth of its standards.
Our Values
- Our company encourages an open and communicative work environment.
- Our management style promotes high performances, both individually and within a team and it encourages people to reach their objectives.
- We take new recruits for their attitude, we develop their skills and we build their experience.
- Our promise to our guests is: “We provide high quality services every time”
Our Objectives
- To set up venues on the most developed areas of the country, thus providing national coverage
- To cover the economy, the business and the luxury class
- To improve the quality standards of our services on a permanent basis.
- To be known by the members of our target segment as a Romanian hotel chain.
History
Our history
Continental Hotels is the most important Romanian hotel group, this statement being supported by our presence on the hotel market since 1991, when the company was incorporated, but also by the quality of our services.
Initially, the Continental Hotel Chain included the homonymous hotel complexes in Bucharest, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca, Tîrgu-Mureș and Constanța, amounting to a total of 403 rooms, plus the Continental Hotel in Timișoara, which has never really become part of the chain, although it was assigned to the Continental Company, under a Government Decision.
After being fully privatised in 1995, SC CONTINENTAL SA went through a flourishing period of development, supported by the efficient use of the capitals brought in by important shareholders.
The most importan moments from our history are:
2020
Starting with July 1st 2020, Continental Hotels and Accor have jointly decided not to extend their management agreement. Four hotels owned by the Continental Hotels will no longer operate under the Ibis brand. The hotels will be closed for renovation and rebranding.
Following the refurbishment, hotels Continental Forum Bucharest and Continental Forum Constanta will operate under a four-star standard, whereas MyContinental Bucharest and My Continental Sibiu will be three-star facilities
2019
The rebranding of Continental Forum Tirgu-Mures
2009
The refurbishment and reopening of Grand Hotel Continental in Bucharest.
The opening of Ibis Sibiu under Accor management which follows the refurbishment of the old Continental Hotel in Sibiu
2008
Rebranding Continental Forum Arad and Continental Forum Oradea
Opening Hello Hotels in Bucharest
2007
Signing the agreement with the Accor Group for the development of the Ibis hotel network in Romania
Opening the hotel Continental Forum in Sibiu (in the building of the previous Boulevard Hotel)
Closing the hotel Continental Sibiu for refurbishment
2006
Closing the Continental Hotel Bucharest for refurbishment
2005
Selling the Continental Hotel in Cluj
Opening Ibis Constanta and Ibis Palatul Parlamentului under Accor Management
Over taking the Boulevard Hotel from Sibiu
2003
Purchasing the Gaiser hotel complex in Timisul de Sus
Selling the Continental Villa from Cluj
2001
Opening Ibis Gara de Nord under Accor Management
1999
Hotel Arcasul from Suceava became part of the Continental chain
1998
Hotel Astoria from Arad became part of the Continental chain
1997
Hotel Dacia from Oradea, hotel Parc and motel Portile de Fier from Drobeta Turnu Severin joined the hotel chain
1995
SC Continental SA is privatized
1991
Year of Continental Hotel chain established
Portfolio
Continental Hotels Brands
Continental Hotels is one of the biggest hotel operators on the Romanian hotel market and also the first one to offer superior quality services for the business and leisure tourists.
Grand Hotel Continental
The flagship brand of Continental Hotels, Grand Hotel Continental is a boutique hotel where you can re-discover the traditional dimension of luxury in the hotel industry. The sophistication of the architectural details along with the exceptional, customised services, are targeting an elite clientele. Discover: Grand Hotel Continental Bucharest.
Continental Forum
This is a 4 star brand placed in the „high class” area. It is dedicated to those who appreciate both the elegance and the utility of the equipment available.
Continental Forum is mainly specialised in business tourism but it doesn’t exclude leisure offers either, providing its customers with the comfort and the prestige they need. Discover: Continental Forum Arad, Continental Forum Oradea, Continental Forum Sibiu, Continental Forum Tîrgu Mureș,
Continental
Our business economy class brand in focusing on tradition, in a world of hospitality and on service customisation.
The hotels are placed in the city centre, providing high quality services both to business tourists and to those on vacation. Discover: Continental Drobeta Turnu Severin, Continental Suceava
Mondo restaurant
The Mondo restaurants are ready to take you on a culinary trip around the world. The sophisticated ambiance, the colourful combination of black and silver, the aroma and design of the dishes served, will definitely make your lunch or dinner unforgettable. This is the perfect pace for you if you want to impress your partner (both in your personal and in your professional life). Discover our restaurants in: Arad, Oradea, Tîrgu Mureș
Mondo restaurant
Restaurantele Mondo te invită la o călătorie gastronomică în jurul lumii. Ambianța sofisticată, combinația de culori argintiu-negru, aromele și designul preparatelor vă garantează un prânz sau o cină de neuitat. Este locul perfect dacă dorești să-ți impresionezi partenerul (atât în viața personală, cât și în viața profesională). Descoperă restaurantele noastre în: Arad, Oradea, Tîrgu Mureș
Tekaffe
TeKaffe is dedicated to those who want to enjoy a Tekaffe coffee specialty or a tea, in a warm, spirited atmosphere. The coffee shop’s menu creates new sensations, the combinations of ingredients being meant to create pleasant surprises when they are tasted. Discover: Tekaffe Arad, Tekaffe Sibiu, Tekaffe București
Concerto restaurant
Indulge yourself in a culinary delight. Concerto is a “fine dining”, restaurant based on a modern concept – “nouvelle cuisine”. Delicate and creative dishes will take you on a charming and tasty trip. Discover: Concerto Restaurant
Victoria Club
The classic mahogany furniture, the Chesterfield leather couches, the calming shades of beige and the highly refined services – these are the fine details that will surprise you when you enter our English bar. While you engage in an interesting conversation, you can enjoy our traditional after-noon English tea, served with a delicious snack or you can try something from your list of over one hundred fine drinks. Discover: Victoria Club
Balkan Bistro
Here, appetising dishes will give you a taste of the Balkan aroma. The restaurant welcomes you with a modern atmosphere, dominated by red and black (the two colours that are specific to all the Balkan countries). The menu offers traditional dishes, allowing you to experience some culinary influences from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Romania. Discover our restaurant in Sibiu
Wellness Club
Treat yourself with some magic relaxing moments. Some beauty masters will help you enhance your wellbeing. Discover: Wellness Club Sibiu
Press
Press kit
Welcome to the media section of Continental Hotels. Here, you can find out what has been written about us, and you can read the press releases issued by the company. As the first Romanian hotel chain, we created our own Continental standard in terms of our equipment and services. Through this standard, we provide solutions for accommodation, conferences, meals and entertainment.