In Cyprus, one of the favorite resorts of Russian tourists is Limassol. Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * - the hotel that collected the most positive reviews. Tourists paint all the charms of this hotel so that even a photo is not needed - as if you see everything with your own eyes. Of course, illustrations for our article will be attached. We will also reveal some of the secrets of the Cypriot service. This hotel is also appreciated by businessmen who come to Limassol on business. And the Cypriots themselves believe that this is the best hotel in the resort. She competes for superiority in the level of service with a network hotel such as Four Seasons. Tourists also appreciate the location of the hotel in Limassol. Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * stands on the first line, has its own beach, and at the same time is within walking distance to the old town and the commercial quarter. Previously, the hotel belonged to the Holiday Inn chain. About five years ago, it was bought by another line of hoteliers - Crowne Plaza. Many Russian tourists travel to Limassol constantly, every season, and they always stay at this hotel. So, they can compare, and therefore claim that after the rebranding of 2011 the hotel became even better. The territory has become more well-groomed, new furniture and appliances appeared in the rooms.
How to get to Limassol
Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * is a hotel complex located on the border between the Old Town and the resort area, in the heart of the commercial quarter. Therefore, in the immediate vicinity of the hotel are all sorts of shops and shopping centers. The closest food department store is Debenarms. Also a lot of evening entertainment in this quarter - nightclubs and discos. There is no airport in Limassol. The most convenient way to get to the hotel is from Larnaca. The airport of this city is located only seventy-two kilometers from the hotel. Buses bring "package" tourists to the hotel (transfer is included in the price of the ticket). If you travel on your own, then you first need to get from Larnaca to Limassol. Buses run from the city center to the Crowne Plaza 4 * hotel. The stop is located right at the gates of the hotel. The Old Town is two and a half kilometers away. Many tourists walked to the famous castle of Limassol. But few know that a ten minute walk from the hotel is a park in which the September festival of young wine is held annually (the Cypriot analogue of Beaujolais Nouveau). Tourists claim that the hotel is an excellent starting point for traveling around the southern part of the island. Antique Amathus is located seven kilometers away, and the no less ancient city of Kourion is eighteen. The medieval Colossi Castle is only 14 km from the hotel.
Features of the resort Limassol (Limassol)
Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * is a typical city and at the same time resort hotel. He has a small but rationally planned area. This hotel mainly tourists from Western Europe (Germans, French, British), who want to see the sights of Cyprus. The name Limassol itself translates as Middle City. It is truly located between key sights: Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. Approximately the same distance to Kourion and Kolossi. As for Limassol, it is a cosmopolitan and fun city. Life there is in full swing even “out of season”. But those who are used to lying on the beach between plentiful all-inclusive meals and waiting for the entertainment team to entertain him in the evenings will be slightly disappointed at the Crowne Plaza 4 * hotel. We’ll talk about the nutrition program later, but about entertainment, then, according to reviews, they need to be searched outside the hotel. Limassol is a universal resort. It provides nightclubs for party people, a zoo, three water parks and an amusement park for children, and for other respectable audiences, excellent urban infrastructure. You should also consider another feature of Limassol. Reviews call it the most “Russian” resort. Whether this is good or bad is up to you.
Hotel Territory
The hotel is located near the center of such a city as Limassol. Limassol Crowne Plaza 4 * has a small territory. After the rebranding, when Holiday Inn turned into Crown Plaza, there were more greenery and flowers. So, at least, those tourists who have repeatedly visited this hotel assure. A beautiful and well-kept garden descends on terraces to the sea. The hotel has its own beach area. It is fenced off from the municipal coast, so pesky traders in glasses, beads, hats and other "Chinese" do not bother hotel guests. Among the pool garden is the only five-story hotel building. It is made in a minimalist modern style. The building has an elevator. Some rooms are tailored to the specific needs of people with disabilities. This hotel specializes in hosting business travelers. Very often you can see people with laptops even on the beach. Therefore, those tourists who are accustomed to vacation in Egypt or Turkey are somewhat stunned by the hotel grounds. It does not at all resemble an entertainment town or a huge garden of Eden. Here a mostly respectable audience from Western Europe rests.
Number of rooms
As in most seaside hotels, in Crowne Plaza 4 * you need to pay extra for the "sea view". That is, rooms of the same category are different depending on where their windows look - on the road or on the beach. The five-story building accommodates one hundred forty-four rooms. Reviews say that behind the minimalist simplicity of the building’s façade lies the luxury and comfort of guest rooms. The most affordable room categories are “select” (maximum occupancy - three people) and “family room” (two double beds). All of them are without balconies and are oriented to the road. But, assure those who lived there, street noise is not heard due to soundproof windows. Double "superior" - a more expensive category of rooms. These spacious and bright bedrooms have a balcony with panoramic sea views. For families of four who also want to admire the endless azure, the category of "interconnecting" is offered. In fact, these are two "superior" with a twin door. “Studio with terrace” - Superior rooms. As the name implies, instead of the balcony there is its own sunbathing zone with sunbeds. The studios are designed for two to three people. Suites are a category of rooms that consist of a living room, a bedroom, two terraces, and the bathroom has a bidet, scales, massage shower and a jacuzzi. On the fifth floor are the Executive Club Level. These chic suites are sea-oriented and equipped as are the suites. In these categories of rooms a free press is provided, there is a dedicated working area with a desk, a lamp and a fax machine. The service "Preparing the bed for bed."
Guest Room Features
The floors in the rooms are wooden. From the equipment of the guest rooms at the Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * hotel, reviews mention air conditioning, an electronic safe, a minibar, a widescreen plasma TV (there are several Russian channels), a coffee maker or an electric kettle, an iron with an ironing board. Unlike most hotels, the hairdryer in Crown Plaza is not in the bathroom, but lies in the drawer of the table. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. The reviews also mention one feature: shampoos, shower gels and soap maids put not the cheapest, but branded, from Yves Rocher. In addition, they put another jar of moisturizer. And in showers there is an additional shower gel in the dispenser. Superior rooms offer various pillows and Sleep Advantage. The phones in the rooms have the option of voicemail and answering machine. All rooms have high-speed internet. You just need to take the wi-fi code at the reception once a day. Daily maids put bags of tea, coffee, sugar, and in the minibar - a bottle of drinking water for one guest. But all the rest of the contents of the small refrigerator is paid. Not only that, if you put the drinks outside, and put your products inside, then you will be charged five euros per day. So reviews are advised not to touch anything in the minibar, since the prices of these bottles and jars are four times higher than the store ones. Bed sheets are changed three times a week, and towels - when you throw them on the floor or hang them on the side of the bath. Reviews warn: there are paid channels on the TV!
How to feed at the hotel
European hotels, to which, without a doubt, belongs to the Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * (Cyprus, Limassol), provide guests with their own decisions on what type of food suits them best. The price includes breakfast only. Most of the tourists who wrote reviews were satisfied only with them - since the hotel is located in an area where there are many shops and cafes. Half board is available. Then the guest has the right to choose whether to come for lunch or dinner. For daytime and evening meals, drinks are paid. But, reviews say, you can come with your own water, which the maid puts in the minibar daily. All meals are served buffet style in the main restaurant of the Haven Hotel (Heaven). This establishment has an open terrace with panoramic sea views. There is always enough space there. In addition to the main thing, the Crowne Plaza Limassol 4 * hotel has another restaurant, La Brezza, which serves a la carte menu. It specializes in Italian cuisine and also has a chic outdoor terrace. At the edge of the pool is the “Pool Parlor Bar”, where during daylight hours you can cool off with drinks, cocktails and ice cream. On the beach the hotel has a cafe "Lime". They serve a variety of drinks, snacks, desserts. But the main epicenter of evening life remains the Ascot Lounge Bar. It hosts entertainment programs, live music. This bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks.
What nutrition reviews say
Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Cyprus) is very diverse and satisfies the needs of both healthy food lovers and those who like to eat plenty of food in the morning. A lot of fruits and vegetables, but coffee - from the machine. You can request breakfast in your room, but most tourists prefer going to a restaurant. Vacationers from Russia openly take out food, pick it up in containers. If you choose half board, it is best to come for dinner. Evening meals are themed. On Mondays, a Cyprus Evening is arranged. This, according to reviews, is not only a feast, but also a real show. Tables are served in the open air and the best local dishes are served. On Wednesdays, Southeast Asia reigns at the Haven Restaurant. Reviews say that everything is very tasty, but for small children, such dishes may seem too aromatic seasonings. On Thursdays, chefs treat guests with delights of Italian cuisine. And this is not only Sicilian fast food in the form of pizza and lasagna, but high-grade dishes from the chef. Reviews really praised the desserts. Tourists warn about the presence of tricks in the "All inclusive". This food program also operates at the Crown Plaza Hotel (Cyprus). But, unlike the Egyptian and Turkish hotels, it is really only in the main restaurant. Many tourists did not know this, and as a result, upon leaving, they were presented with a huge bill. Indeed, in the bars of the hotel a glass of wine costs about six euros, beer - four.
Services, service
At Crown Plaza (Limassol), all guests are greeted with fruits and sweets. Those who have a birthday during their stay at the hotel receive a compliment from the hotel - a cake. There is a suite for bridal, designed in a very romantic style. Reviews of those tourists who rented a car claim: parking is free for everyone without any prior request. There is also a free entrance for guests to the fitness room, where there are modern fitness equipment. You can play tennis and table tennis, billiards, steam in a Turkish bath, warm bones in a Finnish sauna, order a professional massage. At the reception, which works around the clock, there is a help desk for those Russians who do not know foreign languages. As the hotel has businessmen resting, it has a conference room and several meeting rooms. For children there are high chairs in restaurants, cots for babies up to two years, a shallow pool and a playground. Paid babysitting services are available.
Beach and Pools
The coast in the bay of Limassol as if created for bathing children. The approach to the sea is gentle, breakwaters are installed everywhere. The private beach of the Crown Plaza Hotel (Limassol) is sand and gravel. It is fully landscaped and separated from the rest of the municipal coast by a fence. Sand on a beach of volcanic origin. Flint, which is present in its composition, has a beneficial effect on the skin and accelerates metabolic processes in its upper layers. On the beach there are many sunbeds and umbrellas, towels are provided. Reviews are also advised to visit the Ladies Mile. This is a remote beach, but it is considered the best in Limassol. The hotel has two outdoor pools (for adults and for children). Fresh water is maintained in a proper quality by a salt purification system. These tanks are level, with a jacuzzi. In winter, you can swim in the indoor heated pool.
General impression of the hotel
Tourists really liked the location of the hotel regarding the infrastructure of a city like Limassol. Limassol Crowne Plaza 4 "has a small but perfectly landscaped area and provides its guests with clean and comfortable rooms equipped with everything necessary for a good stay. The staff is very friendly, competent, trying to please. As a result, many tourists have written that they want to relax in this hotel again and recommend it to your friends.