Greek Reporter Preferred Hotels
Traveling a lot wherever the news take us – around the Mediterranean, in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy or across the Atlantic in the USA and Canada we stayed at a lot of different hotels. We have collaborated with a lot of different hotels from every city and since we have the knowledge and we have been there we want to share them with you. This is why we created the “Greek Reporter Preferred Hotels” so when you travel you can come here and see the hotel we have been and we prefer in the destinations below.
Please note that these hotels have not paid us anything in order to be selected as our “Preferred Hotels”. Simply our reporters have been there and we genuinely believe they are the best in their respective areas.
GREECE
Thessaloniki - City Hotel ****
One of the most central hotels in Thessaloniki, City Hotel, invites you to discover the energy of down town Thessaloniki as you stroll down trendy Tsimiski Street and Aristotelous square. Its modern design and convenient location make City Hotel a top choice amongst 4 star hotels in Thessaloniki. Whether you are visiting Thessaloniki for business or pleasure, you will find the modernity and vibe of the town center invigorating as you enjoy your coffee or drink in one of the beautiful cafes and bars of Tsimiski Street and Aristotelous square. Located in the center of the city, moments away from the commercial and business heart of Thessaloniki, this modern hotel can offer businessmen and tourists all the necessary accommodations and facilities, while they enjoy the beautiful down town day and night life of the liveliest city in Northern Greece, Thessaloniki. One of the best 4 star hotels in Thessaloniki, as well as a top range business hotel, City Hotel, is an affordable hotel that provides high quality accommodations and facilities in its 125 renovated and spacious rooms. This renowned business hotel with its technologically advanced conference rooms that host many of the city’s business meetings, training seminars, samplings, private & board meetings for up to 100 people, is notable amongst conference hotels and business hotels in Northern Greece.
Built on a hill on the outskirts of the city of Trikala (198miles from Athens, 0.62miles from Trikala centre, 22miles from Pertouli Ski Centre) with a breathtaking view of the Thessalian Field, the brand new Ananti City Resort is marking the upgrading of the idea of hospitality in the broader area. Located in a privileged spot on the Loggakio Hill and being in a short distance from popular tourist attractions, such as the rock towers of Meteora, the ski paradise of Pertouli and Elati, the beautiful Lake Plastira, Ananti City Resort combines modern city-hotel comforts with nature’s blessings and a relaxing atmosphere. The plain, clear lines in complete harmony with the local environment, the modern interior design, the outdoor swimming pool nestled on the mountainside, the Spa premises with the indoor swimming pool, the roof garden with its superb Italian Restaurant and relaxing Coffee Bar, as well as the fully equipped Conference Hall, are some of the main components creating a uniquely charming hotel for vacation or business travelling purposes. The 5 star hotel offers 15 rooms and 3 suites. It also features an outdoor swimming pool, indoor heated pool, Spa, free Wi-Fi Internet, buffet, breakfast, fitness room, TV room, Jacuzzi, sauna-hammam, massage, manicure, pedicure, hairdresser salon (with appointment), doctor on call, parking. There is also a bar Restaurant a la carte, Roof Garden Oltre with a view of Meteora and the Thessalian Field. The hotel’s room capacities can host from a smaller to a bigger number of conveners. The central hall is fully and adequately equipped with the latest audio-visual systems and offers special cabinets for journalists and translators. The hall is also adequate for hosting social gatherings and events.
USA
Formerly the Best Western on Siesta Key but renovated and better, Siesta Beach Resort is a quaint two-story Mediterranean landmark hotel, nestled within historic SiestaVillage and steps from Florida’s only white quartz beach on Siesta Key. Siesta Key Florida is located on the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Sarasota in southwest Florida. A perfect place for business or pleasure, comfort waits for you at the end of the day in our tastefully decorated Rooms and Suites. Siesta Key is a barrier island eight miles long, just offshore of Sarasota, Florida. It lies about 55 miles south of Tampa and 255 miles north west of Miami. Two bridges link the island to the mainland, allowing it to remain an uncomplicated natural paradise without sacrificing the amenities of contemporary life. The north bridge, Siesta Drive is within the City of Sarasota, and provides convenient access to the City, it businesses and arts districts, and to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport via U.S. Highway 41. The south bridge Stickney Point Road, proves access to South Sarasota County and a direct route to Interstate 75.
TURKEY
Istanbul – Empire Palace Best Western****
This is the true spirit of Istanbul- welcoming and pleasing! No matter if for a business trip or a family holiday, the loveliest and most convenient place to stay is this S-Class Hotel. Built in the 17th century, Best Western Empire Palace is an old Ottoman house set 400 meters away from the domes and minarets of the Blue Mosque. The rooms are pretentiously furnished and have the five stars comfort of toiletries with Italian marble, bath tub, underfloor heating, multi channel cable TV, minibar, air-conditioning, free of charge high-speed Internet, personal safe in all rooms and 24 hours room service and many other extras. One of the true experiences of a trip to Turkey is not to miss a visit to the Hammam (The Turkish Bath). The Empire Palace has it’s own Turkish Hammam. Like the harem, the tradition of the Turkish bath extends far back, to a time before Turks had reached Anatolia. When the Turks arrived in Anatolia, they brought with them one bathing tradition, and were confronted with another, that of Romans and Byzantines, with certain local variants. The traditions merged, and with the addition of the Muslim concern for cleanliness and its concomitant respect for the uses of water, there arose an entirely new concept, that of the Turkish Bath.
Preferred Airline:
Turkish Airlines offers many daily flights from Athens and Thessaloniki Airport. The award winning air carrier also offers international flights that connect most major international cities directly with Istanbul. New York, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo are only some of the cities that Turkish is flying directly. Turkish Airlines is flying in more than 200 destinations worldwide with an excellent fleet and
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