Tourists who choose Greece for their vacation, well-known cozy Rhodes - a small resort located on the island of the same name. Esperia, a recently reconstructed three-star hotel, is located in one of the central quarters of this medieval city. Among tourists vacationing in "Esperia", you can always meet a lot of travelers from distant Russia. The hotel attracts them, first of all, with homeliness and favorable location.
Territory
The doors of the six-story Esperia Hotel 3 * do not overlook a narrow neighboring street, but onto a cozy courtyard, which vacationers like to call a park. Here you can always sit on warm stone benches under the large crowns of tall trees. The feeling of relative isolation of the space is created thanks to the dense shrubs that separate the courtyard from the street. Several trees and lanterns in front of the hotel give it a rural charm and set up future guests for the friendly atmosphere that awaits them here.
Large selection of rooms
Rest in Esperia Hotel 3 * (Kavala, Rhodes) will suit almost every tourist, excluding only those who are lovers of luxury and exquisite comfort. Of the 171 cozy rooms of the hotel, 19 apartments are large in size. Their area of 32.63 m² will suit connoisseurs of spacious rooms. No less comfortable are 152 double rooms. The area of each of them is almost half the size of the apartments - 16.65 m². Of the double rooms club club rooms are more comfortable. They are usually chosen by business people, as well as those who are not yet ready for apartments, but who are looking for the best conditions for living.
What do the rooms offer?
The hotel Esperia Hotel 3 * has recently been renovated, which is immediately felt in all its comfortable and modern rooms. Regardless of the room category, in each of them guests can use a variety of gadgets, services, devices and equipment:
- large double beds;
- flat screen or good CRT TV;
- comfortable bathtub and separate modernized shower;
- a large refrigerator;
- direct telephone for communication with staff;
- an air conditioner capable of both cooling and heating air;
- a hair dryer that does not spoil the hair.
Hotel guests can relax on roomy balconies, sitting at round tables. The apartment creates additional comfort with a sliding door that separates the small bedroom from the spacious living room. Women will certainly be pleased with the well-equipped kitchenette. Most often, apartments are chosen either by couples with young children or without them, or by a group of friends.
Services
The hotel staff is always ready not just in words, but in fact to help each of the vacationers to solve almost any problem that arises. The reception is open 24 hours a day, without breaks. Hotel guests who need internet will be pleased that it is free here. Access to it is possible at the hotel in public places. Both laundry and parking are located adjacent to the hotel. Details of these services, including cost, can be obtained from the hotel staff.
Pool
The cosiness around the Esperia building is created thanks to a small garden where branchy trees with wide crowns grow. Here, vacationers will enjoy a pleasant opportunity to swim in a small pool, "hidden" in a small courtyard. There are enough deck chairs for everyone. Therefore, those tourists who can not imagine their pastime in the resort without a gentle tan can enjoy the warm rays of the bright Greek sun. There is an inexpensive bar near the pool where hotel guests quench their thirst with non-alcoholic cocktails.
Dining at the hotel
You can taste the taste of fresh fruit juices not only by the pool, but also in the lobby. Here, from 10 am, guests are welcomed by a cozy bar, most of which are located in a compact, almost isolated from the street courtyard hotel. The coolness created by the tall trees growing in it helps visitors feel comfortable even on hot days. The facility closes at exactly midnight.
The main restaurant of the hotel is always crowded, but there are no queues and crowds even from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. At this time, hotel guests come here for breakfast. The restaurant is known to regular visitors, primarily for the high quality of croissants and freshly squeezed juices. It turns out the original breakfast, which is a mixture of "buffet", or "buffet", with the famous French buns.
Beach
The Aegean Sea, next to which the hotel is located, is known for high waves and cool winds. Therefore, even during periods of hot weather on a sandy and pebble beach, which is a little less than a hundred meters from the hotel, it is not too hot. Gambling surfers and sailing fans, as well as lovers of colorful sunsets, for which the hospitable Rhodes is famous, traditionally occupy this part of the coast.
Vacationers who do not part with the dream of a sea without waves and a quiet pastime on a cozy beach, try to get to the opposite east coast. There are no colorful sunsets, but there are more opportunities for swimming. Moreover, the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, washing the picturesque shores of this part of the island, are much warmer than the Aegean. Moreover, the path on foot here from the hotel does not take much time - no more than 10 minutes.
Location
Tourists coming to Rhodes note its similarity with other Greek medieval cities. There are no wide avenues or hours of traffic jams. The venerable age of the resort is felt, first of all, in the central quarters. It is in one of them that Esperia is located. Near the hotel you can find well-preserved medieval and more ancient buildings of the city, including the Acropolis. The hotel is about 19 kilometers from the international airport located on the island.
Neighborhood
On the same street where the Esperia Hotel 3 * (Rhodes) is located , as well as nearby, vacationers can find many cozy and inexpensive cafes and restaurants. Among them, some of the most favorite tourist establishments stand out:
- gourmet Greek dishes and lively national music await visitors to Agalma - a luxurious restaurant that delights guests with a truly homely atmosphere;
- Kringlan - a fairly well-known Swedish institution with a bright spacious hall - became famous for original pastries and cakes;
- lovers of real pizza and Greek dishes head to New Village, where guests communicate in a friendly atmosphere, sitting at wooden tables.
In the vicinity of the hotel you can easily find many different shops, ranging from souvenir to jewelry. For groceries, hotel guests usually go to Krinis, a small supermarket. Getting to leisure places and famous historical and cultural monuments of the past will also not be difficult.
Rhodes is not large. It is approximately 8 times smaller than Tver and 74 times less than Petersburg. Therefore, almost all the famous places of leisure and attractions are located near the Esperia Hotel:
- First of all, it is worth visiting the local ancient Acropolis - amateur historians and ordinary tourists here spend hours looking at the remains of a magnificent palace and amphitheater, where future great speakers, including young Cicero, honed their skills;
- two old streets are no less interesting: Socrates and the Knights - the first attracts tourists with souvenir shops, the second - the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of a medieval city;
- in the Palace of the Great Masters, which was once a fortress and even a prison, a museum now works; in its halls with the help of exhibits and documents, curious visitors plunge into the eventful history of Rhodes.
Esperia Hotel 3 *: hotel reviews
The main advantage of the hotel, according to almost all tourists staying here, is its proximity to two seas - the warm and calm Mediterranean and the cooler Aegean. Many travelers also note the advantageous location of the hotel next door to a wide variety of drinking establishments, from inexpensive cafes to luxurious restaurants and cozy pizzerias. It will take no more than 15 minutes for those who want to be in the "possessions" of the old city in order to wander along its medieval streets or admire the remains of once majestic ancient structures.
Esperia Hotel 3 * (Rhodes) received positive reviews and for the excellent work of the staff. Everyone notes the friendliness of the hotel employees, their responsiveness, the desire to help in solving any problems, as well as in the choice of excursions and places of leisure. Although vacationers often have difficulties with the Internet in the hotel, this is offset by the opportunities offered at a low cost in cafes nearby. Wi-Fi speed is much faster there. But not all tourists really need the Internet on vacation days.
Some vacationers complain of insufficient sound insulation in hotel rooms. But there are no serious inconveniences due to this. All hotel guests note a recent renovation, which is especially noticeable in rooms where new furniture is immediately evident. As for the tiny pool, few are upset - because there are two seas nearby. Vacationers always speak well of breakfasts. Although they do not differ in variety, delicious croissants, as well as the opportunity to visit one of the neighboring cafes - all this compensates for this drawback.
Advice
Most of those tourists who already know the Esperia Hotel Rhodes 3 * hotel usually recommend choosing rooms on 2–4 floors. And certainly with a view of the courtyard, if guests are looking for peace, solitude and silence. Esperia is suitable primarily for those who need to simply spend the night at home. Fans of luxury and comfort are unlikely to be satisfied with this hotel. Frequent guests are young travelers and those who prefer to enjoy their holidays in a small group of friends. Here is such an excellent holiday Greece (Rhodes) can offer . Esperia Hotel 3 * is truly one of the best 3-star resort hotels.