Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova

What Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova does

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova is a 162-room full-service hotel property located in the ultracentral area of Craiova, Romania (Calea București nr. 1), operated by the Romanian corporation JIUL S.A. CRAIOVA under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The property opened on November 24, 2015, on the site of the former Hotel Jiul, and is described as the only branded hotel in Craiova. It offers seven room categories (Classic, Accessible, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, Suite, Presidential Suite), three F&B outlets (Restaurant Ellipse, Focus Bar, Ellipse Terrace), a dedicated conference and banqueting floor with four rooms and a ballroom (capacity 15–450 persons), and the Urban Oasis SPA & Wellness center with pool, saunas, massage, and fitness offerings.

The property operates through a direct-to-consumer go-to-market anchored on its own website (ramadaplazacraiova.ro) and the Wyndham global booking platform, with F&B extended onto third-party delivery platforms (Glovo, Tazz, Gustos24). Revenue is generated from four streams: room bookings (the primary stream), food and beverage, spa and wellness (including subscription tiers), and conference and events. Pricing is mixed: room rates are not publicly disclosed and route through Wyndham or direct contact, while spa services use a transparent unit-pricing and subscription model (e.g., 200 lei full-body massage, 1,550–7,750 lei spa subscriptions). Technology stack is standard hospitality infrastructure — online booking engine, virtual tour, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel — with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Customer segments are diversified across business travelers, leisure tourists, corporate event organizers, and local wellness clients, with no named enterprise anchors disclosed. The property holds ISU authorization, GDPR/ANSPDCP compliance, and Wyndham Green Core sustainability certification. Revenue, headcount, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova

Legal name

JIUL S.A. CRAIOVA

Website

https://ramadaplazacraiova.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova is a 162-room full-service branded hotel and Wyndham franchise in central Craiova, Romania, serving business travelers, leisure tourists, corporate event organizers, and local spa clients with rooms, F&B, conference facilities, and wellness services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAL

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAHAAAC

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGALAA

City/Urban Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Hospitality services
• Conference and event venues
• Spa and wellness services
• Food and beverage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Craiova

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: The primary revenue stream is room bookings across 162 rooms including Classic, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, Suite, and Presidential Suite categories.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Restaurant Ellipse (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Focus Bar, Ellipse Terrace, and catering services including Business Lunch program.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Urban Oasis SPA & Wellness services including massages, facial treatments, body treatments, swimming pool, sauna, and fitness. Also includes subscription packages (Blue, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and individual treatments.
4. Conference & Events: Rental of 4 conference rooms and ballroom for corporate events, weddings, and private functions. Venues range from 44 sqm to 506 sqm with capacities from 15 to 450 persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ramada Plaza Craiova is a branded four-star hotel offering 162 rooms across seven categories, complemented by three food and beverage outlets (Restaurant Ellipse, Focus Bar, Ellipse Terrace), the Urban Oasis SPA & Wellness center, and four conference rooms plus a ballroom with capacity up to 450 persons. The property operates under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and serves as the only branded international hotel in Craiova, Romania.

Product overview

Ramada Plaza Craiova is a branded hotel property operating under Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel chain. The property offers 162 modern rooms across seven room categories (Classic, Accessible, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, Suite, and Presidential Suite), three restaurants and bars (Restaurant Ellipse, Focus Bar, Terasa Ellipse), and Urban Oasis SPA & Wellness center with pool, saunas, and treatments. For business events, the hotel provides 4 conference rooms and a ballroom with capacities up to 450 persons. Additional services include parking (61 spaces), free WiFi, breakfast, airport transfer, and pet-friendly policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Urban Oasis SPA: SPA & Wellness center offering massages, facial treatments, body treatments, pool, sauna, and fitness facilities.

Products and services

• Hotel Room Accommodation Full-service hotel accommodation offering 162 modern rooms across seven categories (Classic, Accessible, Superior, Family, Junior Suite, Suite, Presidential Suite) with features including fitness and SPA access, free WiFi, breakfast, and accessible rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Targeted at business travelers, leisure tourists, and families visiting Craiova.
• Restaurant Ellipse Main hotel restaurant offering local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a Business Lunch program (Monday-Friday, 12:00-15:00). Serves hotel guests, conference attendees, and external diners, with delivery available through Glovo, Tazz, and Gustos24.
• Terasa Ellipse Outdoor terrace of the hotel's restaurant offering a relaxed setting for afternoons and evenings, open daily from 10:00 to 23:00. Serves hotel guests and external visitors.
• Focus Bar Lobby bar offering a range of beverages from traditional to premium, suitable for leisure time or business meetings. Located within the hotel and serving both guests and walk-in visitors.
• Urban Oasis SPA & Wellness Full-service spa and wellness center offering therapeutic and relaxation massages, body and facial treatments, indoor pool, wet and dry sauna, emotional shower, ice fountain, and fitness zone. Available both à la carte and via subscription packages (Blue, Silver, Gold, Platinum), serving hotel guests and local residents.
• Conference Rooms & Event Venues Rental of four conference rooms and a ballroom (Sala Constantin Brâncuși, Sala Amza Pellea, Sala Henri Coandă, Sala Nicolae Titulescu) with surfaces ranging from 44 sqm to 506 sqm and capacities from 15 to 450 persons. Equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment and supported by a dedicated banqueting service. Targeted at corporate conferences, seminars, weddings, and private celebrations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wyndham Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 November 2015Ramada Plaza Craiova operates as a Wyndham brand franchise hotel. Wyndham is the world's largest hotel franchising company with properties in over 75 countries. The partnership provides the hotel with global brand recognition, distribution through the Wyndham booking platform, and Wyndham Rewards loyalty program integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mercure Bucharest City Center: Mid-scale internationally branded full-service hotel (Accor) with rooms, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities in Bucharest. Same value-tier competitive set as Ramada Plaza Craiova within the Romanian market.
• Hotel Marshal Garden Bucharest: Boutique-style mid-scale full-service hotel in Bucharest catering to business travellers with conference/event capability. Comparable to Ramada Plaza Craiova on tier, business-traveller orientation and event-driven revenue mix.
• Hotel Continental Bucharest: Long-established Romanian full-service hotel chain operating 4-star properties with rooms, restaurants and conference facilities across major Romanian cities. Closest independent full-service analogue to Ramada Plaza Craiova in product/market fit.
• Hotel Ambient Brasov: Independent Romanian mid-scale full-service hotel chain operating rooms, restaurants and conference facilities in regional cities. Closest independently operated analogue to Ramada Plaza Craiova's non-Wyndham operating context.
• Ramada Plaza Bucharest: The Bucharest sibling property under the Wyndham/Ramada Plaza flag, offering full-service accommodation, F&B, conference facilities and spa — the closest 1:1 comparable for product mix, brand positioning, and operating model in the Romanian market.

Regional players

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cluj-Napoca: Internationally branded full-service 4-star hotel in another major Romanian city, with conference and F&B offerings — comparable template for how a branded full-service hotel performs in a tier-2 Romanian urban market like Craiova.

Broad incumbents

• InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest: Iconic luxury international branded hotel in Bucharest; offers rooms, multiple restaurants, large-scale conference facilities and spa. Comparable on integrated full-service + MICE + spa business model though positioned at the luxury tier.
• Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town: Branded mid-scale full-service hotel under a major international flag in Bucharest, comparable to Ramada Plaza on tier, business-traveller focus and conference capability.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest: Premium-tier international branded hotel in Bucharest with extensive MICE and spa facilities — sets the upper benchmark for what a branded Romanian full-service hotel can achieve in terms of F&B, events and wellness revenue mix.
• Crowne Plaza Bucharest: International full-service business hotel in Bucharest targeting the same corporate and conference guest profile as Ramada Plaza Craiova but at the larger Bucharest market; useful for benchmarking branded full-service positioning in Romania.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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