The hotel Alexander House Hotel 4* (Greece): photo and reviews

Alexander House Hotel – beachfront hotel located on the seafront, close to the famous beach of Agia Pelagia. The hotel is not very large and is reminiscent of a guest house or a summer cottage. However, it is fairly decent and a quality of service, it meets the European “Quartet”. And the atmosphere here is homely, downright family. Tourists, including from Russia, like the Alexander House Hotel for good quality food, an interesting program of entertainment and excursions, warm and friendly staff. Hotel built in 1993, but in 2004 carried out a full renovation and entire interior has been updated. So the hotel is consistent with modern standards.

Agia Pelagia

This holiday village where the "Alexander house", located not too far from Heraklion, has a well-developed tourist infrastructure. There are bars and authentic tavernas, shops and souvenir shops. However, clubs and discos you in this village will not find. It is located on the North coast of Crete. The village is famous for its picturesque Bay and sandy beach. The area is located so that the shore is protected from the North winds. Therefore, the large waves here are almost never. In the Middle ages there was a monastery of Saint Pelagia (hence the name), however up to now it has not been preserved. Only ruins and foundations. But in ancient times in these places was the ancient city of Apollonia. Therefore, there is often archaeological. The village itself within a few years, transformed from a backwater fishing village into a fashionable resort with good infrastructure.

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Travel and what's next

The Hotel is located some thirty kilometers from Heraklion airport. So getting here is not too difficult. Fifty metres from the hotel Alexander House Hotel is a bus stop. Is to go outside the gate and you will understand that here it is enough an easy drive from Heraklion or Rethymnon. If you are traveling alone, by bus it is very easy to get to the hotel from the airport. The transfer takes less than an hour. The bus – about the same time. Near the hotel is an iconic hotel with “Kapsis" for fans of the program “heads and tails". Close to beautiful beaches and interesting coves, as equipped, and wild. Around the hotel are many supermarkets where you can buy water, fruits and everything you are missing.

Territory

Because the hotel Alexander House Hotel (Crete) built on the slope of a hill, whence it descends by terraces, there is a lot of stairs. Therefore, it is not very suitable for people with disabilities or mothers with strollers. The location of the hotel is not very large, chamber. But if you come with a small child, he, at least, will not go far. Nevertheless, there is a beautiful garden with banana trees, Araucarias. Flowers everywhere. Greenery surrounds the housing perimeter. There is also a courtyard, lots of flowers and here. Near some plants are tablets with inscriptions, so the hotel Park is at the same time and the Botanical gardens. The building has a closed form and is built like a Fort. When you go out of the gate, to the beach are among the beautiful streets, old courtyards, planted with lemon trees and pomegranates.

Accommodation

As already mentioned, the hotel is not too big. Alexander House Hotel has 110 rooms. Standard rooms have an area of 18 square meters and the family – 28. In the last – two bedrooms - there are still living. In the rooms except the beds, sofas, satellite TV with Russian channels, fridge and kitchenware. The Hairdryer in the bathrooms there, but give it at the reception Desk at your request. The conditioning of the individual. All rooms with balconies. Safety Deposit box surcharge (18 euros per week). The rooms are clean. The furniture although not the newest, but very solid and comfortable. Towels are changed daily. However, from toiletries in the bathroom put only soap. As a rule, everything in the room properly, the air conditioning powerful, massive doors, plastic Windows. The rooms are clean and beautiful.

Services

In the lobby of the hotel Alexander House Hotel 4* has Wi-Fi, but he paid. There is a hotel Laundry and room where tourists leave Luggage for late departure or early arrival. The hotel has a gym. You can play Darts or table tennis. Billiards – for extra money. Occupy the tourists immediately on arrival, you do not need to wait for a specified time. Every ten days the hotel arranged “Greek night”. In addition to the special menu, there are music and dance ensemble invited. There are many other entertaining facilities. But participation in this event paid – take on 20 per person.

Food

The Food at the hotel Alexander House Hotel 4* (Greece) the area is just gorgeous. Meat, seafood, fish, vegetables, fruits, desserts – a whole lot so that the eyes diverge. Breakfast includes muesli, cereals, boiled or fried eggs, omelette, toast with jam, honey and chocolate puff pie samosa with cheese, croissants. Cooking's great. The meat is very tender and tasty. Therelamb, pork, Turkey, chicken, rabbit, baked ribs-everything melts in your mouth. Often make kebabs, or meat on skewers, gyros. Seafood-mainly mussels, squid, scallops. Garnish the pasta and give different boiled and steamed vegetables, beans, potatoes, “free”. Different pickles and cheese – tazaki, Fetaki, olives. A lot of sweets. Fruits are watermelons, melons, oranges, apples and pears, apricots. A lot of different sweets. Drinks-wine, beer, ouzo, juices, tea, coffee. A variety of ice creams (pistachio, banana, strawberry, chocolate), you can take only from 10 am to 9 PM. The restaurant is on the terrace on the second floor. Most of the tables with a stunning sea view. For children there is a special restaurant high chairs.

Staff

The Staff at Alexander House Hotel (Crete) in the mass friendly and cheerful. Write so many tourists in their reviews. The staff is outgoing, friendly, but, on the other hand, is not Intrusive. Cleaning, waiters, cooks, Maitre d ' – each of them has a special approach to clients. Will help to solve all the issues with food and accommodation, and clean up. If you rent a car, then at the reception you will be given a map and even draw the desired route. Employee turnover in the hotel there, people work here for many years and are interested in their reputation. Tourists often leave them almost friends.

The Rest of the sea

The Beach is 150 metres away. He's sandy-pebble, entering the water is flat, smooth. However, vacationers say that it is a little tight. To go to it, you need to pass a few small shops. Because the beaches on Crete municipal, umbrellas and sun beds – paid. They cost about two euros a day and money is collected by the men in uniform. However, it can pay not to approach – it depends on the day of the week and the number of tourists. Towels for sunbathing you can rent at the hotel on bail. If you come with your umbrella and blanket, then relax on the beach for free. The sunbathing area is always there. The water is very clean, waves are rare. Along the beach there is a promenade, there are many taverns. In the evening you can walk in and listen to live Greek music under the sound of the waves. At the hotel Alexander House Hotel (Greece) there is a freshwater pool. Area for children separated too much. The pool is always clean and does not smell of chlorine. It is small, but quite deep-more than three meters. Since the beach is municipal, all soft drinks, cocktails and so on only at your disposal on site. This means that on the beach you will have to buy it all nearby stores. Free you can get these services near the pool.

Sightseeing

In the evening many guests at Alexander House Hotel 4* (Crete) go for a walk around the village. To visit Heraklion, Rethymno Chersonisos or you can use regular buses, good local transport connections ramified. So you very little money – if we consider only the travel in both directions and a ticket to the Museum – can stroll along the world famous ruins of Knossos Palace. Well, if you want to travel around the island, rent a car. After all, Crete is an incredible place, there are many interesting things, so you will not have any vacation in order to see all this at least one eye. And these excursions can be arranged independently. If you still wish to attend guided tours, it is better to buy them on the street. It will cost much cheaper, and quality and safety will be exactly the same as in the hotel. Quite often people take long distance trips-on the island of Santorini, in the valley of Lassithi. But the first ride is very difficult and tiring, especially in summer. It lasts from six in the morning until ten at night.

Shopping

If relaxing in the hotel Alexander House Hotel 4* (Greece, Crete island), you'll want something to bring home, it is better to buy it in stores. First of all, these places are famous for natural and high quality olive oil. The best costs 6 euros per liter, and it really is what in Russia. Olives of different taste and method of marinating is also worth to take with you. But first and foremost is to choose what fits you. Cretan olives are nothing like the ones used by the Russians. It is better to take in bulk in big supermarkets. And since we are already talking about olive products, women always have to like the local soap and cosmetics. Latest suggest to buy in pharmacies. And from here taking wonderful thyme honey. It is mountainous, never candy and has excellent healing properties. Men are more like the local spirits-ouzo, raki and, of course, cognac "Metaxa".

Alexander House Hotel 4* (Crete, Heraklion, Greece) : feedback

Tourists in the majority believe that this hotel is suitable for peaceful vacation. From the Windows of its rooms offer a magnificent view just like a postcard. The hotel mainly the rest of the Europeans, mostly Germans. The food is good, tasty, varied and fresh, even with gastronomic delights. Wine is always cool and excellent, just right for relaxing. The tablecloth is clean, and the waiters immediately remove all excess with atables. The interior is simple, but the services are very good. And the nature around is just fabulous! However, in the evenings could be the mosquitos, so, planning a vacation, you need to take any means against these insects. But whatever it was, the hotel Alexander House Hotel 4* (Crete, Heraklion) is very dignified and consistent with their stars. This is a great place for lovers of economical but high-quality rest.