Irini Hotel

Generally we would rank the hotel as average. Some good points and some less. The good points: • The hotel location: right next to a very calm beach with crystal clear water and very good for a swim. In a peaceful area with almost no other hotel in sight. The proximity to the airport (3 minutes’ drive) and the free shuttle service is also an important benefit. • The pool is nice and the hotels provides good pool towels for free • The food served on breakfast and dinner (buffet style) is basic but OK. The variety could improve but we understand the problem of running a relatively small hotel that cannot offer a large variety of different choices. However we would advise the holet to change the menu more frequently. You keep getting the same salads and main courses over and over every other day. We usually do not book half board but we would recommend it after all in this hotel, because of the lack of alternatives in walking distances from the hotel. • The Service: Irini hotel is in between a family run hotel and a commercial large hotel. On one hand the front desk clerk was very helpful and helped us to find and call a rental car company when we arrived, the restaurant stuff were very friendly, and you see the owners (and their sweet dog) around smiling to the guests, but on the other hand the hotel lacks the personal intimate connection we usually experienced in other family run hotels we visited in the past. The only time the owner came to talk to us was when we left the hotel back to the airport. The less good points: • Price and Room type: as we reserved a “see view room” we were a little disappointed that we received a room not fronting the beach but in the back of the hotel with view of mainly other buildings, trees, pool, restaurant etc. and only on the horizon the beach. This is not the regular definition of “see view room” and the hotel should know that providing such a room that does not match its name, damages the satisfaction of the clients. On top of it the room is basic, and the sower is very small. Relative to the value of the room (and food) you get, the price we paid for the room is expensive (around 150€ per day), comparing other hotels we’ve been to in Greece • Maintenance of the hotel: the room was cleaned very well almost every day (not on Sunday), but the toiletries were provided in a randomized order. Luckily we brought some soap and shampoo with us. In addition there is no check that all is working properly in the room: For example our main room light was not working during all week we stayed in the hotel (We didn’t really need it and decided not to ask for it to be fixed during our stay, but still…). The same with the safe deposit that was locked when we entered the room (probably due to a former guest) and no one made sure it was opened when we checked in. Also the balcony had just one chair (and the same balcony of the room next door had 3 chairs…) • Wifi: though there is a wifi all around the hotel, the connect

Struttura molto piacevole dal punto di vista architettonico, composta da varie palazzine a un piano disposte intorno alla piscina; moderna, ma non invasiva e rispettosa dello spirito greco. In omaggio agli standard del turismo internazionale ci sono una piccola spa con palestra e una bella piscina, oltre all’aria condizionata e la TV 36” nelle stanze; dotazioni forse superflue, considerando il vento fresco che soffia per tutta l’estate e la vicinanza al mare, ma in ogni caso piacevoli. Le stanze sono quasi tutte con vista mare, confortevoli, luminose, pulite e anche silenziose, nonostante la vicinanza all’aeroporto. A 50 metri dalla piscina c’è la spiaggia, con un mare cristallino, che resta calmo, per via dell’esposizione, anche con 30 nodi di Meltemi. Questo particolare (vento forte e costante e mare calmo), ne fanno una meta ideale per chi vuole praticare il windsurf. Prima colazione e cena sono servite a buffet, abbondante e gradevole, con cucina greca - internazionale (non vi aspettate cucina italiana, siamo in Grecia). Il personale è gentile e premuroso. Unico lato negativo è il collegamento Internet Wi-Fi, funzionante solo al ristorante e nella hall, ma scarso nelle stanze. Nel complesso ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. This is a very architecturally pleasing establishment, consisting of several one-storey buildings arranged around the pool; modern, but not invasive and respectful of the Greek spirit. In keeping with the standards of international tourism, there are a small spa with a gym and a nice swimming pool, as well as air conditioning and a 36" TV in the rooms; perhaps superfluous facilities, provided the cool wind that blows throughout the summer and the proximity to the sea, but in any case pleasant. The rooms are almost all with a sea view, comfortable, bright, clean and also quiet, despite the proximity to the airport. 50 metres from the pool is the beach, virtually desert, with a crystal-clear sea, which remains calm, due to the exposure, even when Meltemi is blowing at 30 knots. This feature (strong, constant wind and calm sea) makes it an ideal destination for windsurfers. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style, abundant and pleasant, with Greek - international cuisine (don't expect Italian cuisine, we are in Greece). The staff is kind and caring. The only downside is the Wi-Fi Internet connection, which only works in the restaurant and lobby, but is very poor in the rooms. Overall good value for money.