Hotels Iraklion Greece ( GR)
Galaxy Iraklio Hotel, 75 Dimokratias Ave, Iraklion 71306
The Galaxy Iraklio is a modern resort hotel located in the centre of Heraklion, within one kilometre of the fortress and archaeological museum. The 136 modern guestrooms are decorated in earth tones with oak wood furnishings and open onto balconies. All rooms are air conditioned and come equipped with complimentary high speed Internet connections, satellite television, direct dial phones, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. < B R> After breakfast, guests can browse the complimentary newspapers in the hotel lobby, stroll through the hotel gardens and enjoy some relaxation time in the hotel's outdoor pool and sauna. The hotel offers a number of dining options: the Apollo Restaurant serves a range of regional and international dishes accompanied by a local wine list in a relaxed, contemporary setting with pool views and an aquarium; Pergola is an informal, poolside restaurant serving local and international dishes and the Galaxy Café offers snacks, drinks and light refreshments in a Viennese style setting with a terrace area. After dinner, guests can unwind over cocktails in the lobby bar. Those on business can get online via wireless Internet access and make use of the hotel's conference rooms and range of audio visual equipment. The hotel offers complimentary onsite parking and further practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk with safe deposit box, laundry facilities and a multilingual concierge on hand to offer sightseeing assistance. Guests can enjoy discounted fees at the 18 hole Crete Golf Club, 25 kilometres east of the hotel. The Martinengo Gate, Morosini Fountian and Heraklion History Museum are all within two kilometres, the Minoan Palace at Knossos is eight kilometres away and Heraklion Aquarium is at a 20 kilometre distance. Heraklion Airport is five kilometres away and takes approximately ten minutes to reach by car
Castello Hotel, 62 Martyron, Iraklion 71304
The Hotel Castello is a modern hotel set in the Cretan city of Heraklion, 800 metres from the Natural History Museum and one kilometre from the centre. The 68 air conditioned guestrooms are spread out over four floors and have light decor and modern furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, direct dial phones, minibars, safes and hair dryers. < B R> Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can advise on touring the sights of Heraklion, most of which are within walking distance of the hotel. Guests can relax with a coffee or drink in the air conditioned hotel bar, or order a snack from room service and take in the panoramic city views from the roof garden. Free parking is available for those arriving by car. For guests wishing to dine in, the hotel's Castello Restaurant features wood panelled walls and serves traditional Greek food, while there are many dining options in Heraklion centre just one kilometre from the hotel. Guests can visit the Archaeological Museum two kilometres from the hotel, or travel further afield to see the restored ruins of the Palace of Knossos, four kilometres away. Heraklion Airport is five kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes