Hotels in Rhodes Town
Visitors to Rhodes tend to fall into two camps when it comes to booking accommodation: the sightseers and the beach bunnies. Your choice of hotel will probably be governed by whether you're more interested in exploring the mediaeval city or soaking up the sun. The good news is that Rhodes is compact enough to make both activities easy and there is enough accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
For a head start on sightseeing, it's hard to beat the Mango Rooms situated on Dorieos Square in the heart of the old town. The facilities are fairly humble, but for less than £10 a night it's difficult to grumble. And you still get bathroom facilities, TV and there's an Internet café serving snacks. However, to get the most out of the Mango Rooms you have to head up the stairwell to the rooftop terrace which has great views of the town's ancient architecture.
If you prefer to spend your days stretched horizontal worshiping Helios ; you'll also have a wide choice of beach-front accommodation. If you are looking for self-catering accommodation head for Debbies Studios; prices start at less than £20 for a night(for a twin room) and you'll have access to a nearby swimming pool. All rooms have a sea-view and balcony, so you can gaze at the sea with a glass of retsina after a hard day's swimming and sunbathing.
If you want five stars; Rhodes has a number are great luxury hotels. The Sofitel Capsis Hotel is a seasoned favourite with guidebook writers and it's easy to see why; there's a choice of three pools, acres of manicured gardens and their own private beach. Prices start at £90 for a double room, but it's worth noting that the hotel is popular with business travelers.
For unabashed indulgence it's difficult to beat the five-star Rodos Park Hotel in the heart of the town. If you don't fancy a swim in the spacious pool, you can retire to your suite where the satellite TV, the Jacuzzi and the minibar will all help you relax from the most arduous day. All this doesn't come cheap, though, as prices for suites start at about £200 per night for two people. Double rooms start at about £150, but this means foregoing the Jacuzzi.
The popularity of Rhodes can actually work in your favour, as hotel chains compete for the attentions of the increasingly lucrative tourist market. This means plenty of promotional discounts and big savings if you can be in the right place at the right time.
