Iris Hotel

Booked this about 2 weeks before departure and was really worried regarding all the negative reviews and even contemplated either changing the booking or cancelling We’ve always said a holiday is what you make it and so long as facilities were clean We booked through Tui so already knew we had a superior room so no worries there but was concerned about the noise Arrived nearly midnight but check in was quick and were shown to our room and the guy carried our cases Breakfast is basic but sufficient There was fresh fruit every morning Greek yoghurt, pastries and cakes plus ham, cheese salami and tomatoes. There was a toaster and jam or honey etc and a coffee machine serving assortment of drinks plus a fruit juice machine We went to the pool the next morning and yes the sun beds were marked but once you put your towel down it’s fine There were a few weeds but not as bad as some claimed The bar opened at 10 ish til late but we never heard any noise I presume the rooms opposite the bar hear some noise during high season The bar prices are really reasonable and the food great The pool was very cold 🥶 that took my breath away so only ventured in twice There’s a little supermarket just down from hotel that is well stocked and on the main road a few restaurants in both directions €8 into Kos town via taxi or there is a bus but not sure of the times Overall we had a fantastic time with brilliant weather This hotel is family run and we were always greeted with a smile Don’t read the bad reviews as it’s nowhere as bad as they make out You get what you pay for so if you want 5star luxury then you have to pay for it We will definitely look at booking to stay here again next year

If you're looking for a budget-friendly stay in Kos with a lively atmosphere, Hotel Iris is a great choice. For the price, it's hard to beat. The rooms are clean and comfortable, though keep in mind you'll need to pay extra for air conditioning, which only works when you're in the room. The hotel has a fun, social vibe, with events like BBQ Mondays and great music at the bar, making it perfect for those looking to have a good time and meet other travelers. The staff are lovely and always ready to help, adding to the welcoming environment. Just outside the hotel, you'll find plenty of rental options, including bikes, quads, and scooters, and if you walk a little further, you'll often spot electric scooters for rent, which are common around Kos City, aswell as a supermarket just across the street. One thing to note: if you're after peace and quiet, this might not be the best option, as the hotel can get quite lively. However, if you're looking for a fun and social experience, Hotel Iris is a fantastic choice!

Absolutely gobsmacked by the poor poor state of the rooms . We stayed on floor two in a very small room 2 beds and a bathroom nothing else . No to no kettle sockets hanging from walls and the fixtures and fittings from pre 1980 . We did ask about a possible upgrade to the newer renovated rooms but the price quoted was ludicrous..NEVER EVER AGAIN

Awful run down place , desperately needs a refurbishment. Noisy , uncomfortable, never again . Do not book this hovel . The bathrooms are an absolute disgrace , I don’t understand why some people have given it a good rating,. Pool area needs weeding and stained dirty sun loungers need binning.

Currently at the Iris now trying to sleep at 12.30am listening to a mixture of Greek music, Venga boys, Tina Turner, macarena etc blasting out incredibly loud. We had the same on Monday evening too, apparently it is the BBQ night, this goes on until 3/4am. Not good!! Disrespectful to guests in the hotel and neighboring guests too. If we wanted to party until dawn we would have stayed in Kardamena I guess!? This is the second visit to this hotel, having been 5 years ago we had a brilliant time, but definitely won't be back. Very basic rooms too, unkempt gardens, staff lackluster and Nothing about them. One to avoid Plus size, location nice for Kos town about a 20 minute walk with tavernas a long the way

Absolutely loved our stay at the Iris, arrived late at night, had a small mishap with the third bed not being in the room, this was quickly rectified by staff! The staff seemed very quiet at first, but after a day or two they came out of their shell, we were made to feel extremely welcome, nothing was too much trouble for the staff, including booking us a taxi for a day trip we had planned. The other guests were mostly nice, one of our party was subject to a grown woman staring at her consistently making her feel extremely uncomfortable. This does not reflect on the hotel nor our stay there but more on the front of the individual in my party not feeling comfortable to go around the pool alone. The hotel room was absolutely perfect for us, had amble space to move around despite having a third bed made up. The bathroom floor did get wet off of the shower, easily enough to avoid a slip we wore sliders into the bathroom and took them off just before we stepped into the shower. The shower head did fall off one evening, informed the family of this and the next morning it was fixed. Room only had one socket which was a bit of a pain having two devices to charge, but we made it work. Maids were in everyday cleaning, apart from Sundays which are their days off. Everyone is entitled to a day of rest. Beds were comfortable but the third bed wasn’t as comfortable as the other two, would recommend if you have a third bed to ask for a mattress topper. All in all no complaints about the room. The pool was beautiful, spacious enough with steps in. It is an incredibly deep pool, which is why there was a lot of growing concern seeing a toddler running around the pool without armbands on, simply keeping an eye on a child does not prevent an accident occurring and, the child could quite possibly have had a serious accident in the pool- this again does not have anything to do with the pool, more the parents who left a child unattended to get buckets of water from the poolside without armbands on. The pool bar was reasonably priced with a good range of snacks available. Kostas and Celine were extremely friendly and, nothing was too much for them! We met some lovely people during our stay! BBQ night, what a night! Great food, great company, laughing from start to finish! Dancing and just having the best night possible, the family do a traditional dance, after involving the guests in dancing to Zorba, there is also a slow dance, fire dance and a woman’s only dance. Great value for money- personally I would’ve been happy to pay more than we did as it totally exceeded all expectations! A night we truly won’t forget! All in all, a lot of reviews claim the family prefer guests who go year after year, we did not find this was the case, they welcomed us with open arms, we had interesting conversations with each member of the family, will definitely be going back to this hotel, the company is second to none, the family are lovely and have an aura about them that makes yo