Румынский транзит. Положительный опыт. Romanian transit. Positive experience.

I have long dreamed of visiting Romania, and this year I got the opportunity to look into this country "for a minute" - on the way to Bulgaria. We planned the route for a long time, we wanted to see as much as possible: the Bukovina monasteries, and mud volcanoes, and numerous fortresses. . . But, alas, it is impossible to see all the delights of an unfamiliar state in a one-day transit trip : (. Having soberly assessed the situation, we decided to stop for the night only in Brasov.
The hotel was booked online. I must say that the city of Brasov is one of the most prestigious resorts in Romania, so the prices there are appropriate - from 50 to 100 euros per night. We traveled with friends in their car, the availability of free parking, close proximity to the center (10 min walk to str. Republicii) and reasonable price (35 euros per day) attracted us to Residence Ambient ( http://residenceambient. ro) .
This is a guest house belonging to the "Ambient" chain, the reception is located on the street next to the "Residence Ambient" (3 min. walk), in the pension "Ambient" (pensiune "Ambient"). Receptionist very friendly, English speaking. We were delayed on the road, we arrived late (at 2 am) but they were waiting for us. The rooms occupy the top two floors of a three-story building, on the first floor there are offices of two private lawyers. The front door is clean, comfortable, closed with a combination lock. Guests are given keys to the entrance, floor and room (one key) and a WiFi code tag. The rooms are very bright, stylish, furniture and plumbing are new. Breakfast can be ordered for an extra charge (5 euros per person). On the floor there is a kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle, hob, coffee maker and necessary utensils (everything from a pot to a wine glass). There are two large refrigerators. Ground coffee and a variety of teas are provided free of charge. There is also a cozy dining room, which offers a beautiful view of Mount Tympa and the roofs of the old center. Everything is very comfortable and unusual. It was the first time I stayed in an institution of this type and I was satisfied : ). The windows of our friends overlooked the street, it was a bit noisy, but they could at any time make sure that their car was safe (parking under the hotel windows). Our windows overlooked a quiet closed courtyard and in the morning we could only hear the melodic chime of bells coming from the neighboring church. There are few rooms on the floor - about 8. Our neighbors were intelligent Romanians and enthusiastic Americans. At breakfast and dinner, gallantly bowing, we gave each other a kettle and a coffee maker : ))). It is not allowed to smoke in the "Residence Ambient" rooms, the smoking area is located in the dining room. Of the minuses, the first thing you pay attention to is an unpleasant smell in the bathroom due to local mountain water supersaturated with hydrogen sulfide. This problem is solved by simply airing the room and repeatedly draining the tank. Also, it would not hurt to equip the room with a hairdryer.

Brasov himself made a very favorable impression. This is a cozy medieval city, the streets of which smell of cinnamon. The city, founded by the Saxons in 1211, today is a major tourist center and is considered to be the jewel of Transylvania. Many cafe waiters and salespeople in Brasov speak English, which greatly facilitates communication. In general, Romania turned out to be a neat beautiful country populated by friendly, benevolent people, and not ragged, evil gypsies, as, for some reason, most of our compatriots believe. I would like to come back here again and again.
I wish you all pleasant travels and bright impressions! : )