Athina Palace

The Athena Palace Hotel is a modern glass-fronted hotel set in a peaceful area, two kilometres from airport and 12 kilometres from Thessaloniki's centre. The 52 air- conditioned guestrooms, over two floors, feature light, modern decor with patterned fabrics and contemporary wood furnishings. All offer balconies, satellite television with pay movies, dial-up Internet access, direct-dial phones and minibars.

The hotel's modern Oak Tree Restaurant and Bar is bright and airy and offers an array of traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Guests can work out in the fitness centre, enjoy a swim in the indoor heated pool, warm up in the sauna, and indulge in massages in the health club. On warm days guests can sunbathe beside the outdoor pool, and the hotel has its own tennis courts where guests can practice their serves or take part in group lessons, as well as a bar with a pool table. Business travellers can meet in the comfort of a contemporary, well-equipped conference room seating up to 200, while other practical amenities include concierge services, 24-hour room service and free parking. The hotel is well placed for exploring the historic city and the surrounding area; tourists will find the city Ramparts, the famous White Tower, and the Turkish Baths and Archaeological Museum all 12 kilometres from the hotel. Makedonia International Airport is two kilometres away, a drive of about eight minutes.