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May 30, 2024
Best hotel in the Old Town of Rhodes! We stayed there for the third time at the beginning of May and even booked a fourth stay for later in the year while we were there. So what makes us keep coming back? The staff are amongst the friendliest we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, whether you are talking to the owner, Nikos, the General Manager, Marios, the Reservations Manager, George, the wonderful breakfast cook, Vaso, or the two lovely ladies who clean your room, Dina and Plamena, everyone is simply marvelous! There are 10 rooms and suites to choose from and so far we have tried 4 of them and have not been disappointed. The highlight room for us has been the "Forms of Light" which will sleep a max. of 6 people so it's a complete luxury if you book it for two as you will have two bathrooms at your disposal! This suite comes with the most beautiful rooftop terrace that truly has to be seen to be believed (see pictures). We have also stayed in the two garden rooms, "Views of Rhodes" and "Panselinos", as well as the "Temple of Apollo" – all of which we can highly recommend although we feel certain that any room at this hotel will be a highlight of your stay in the old town. The hotel is ideally placed at the top end of a small street containing bars and restaurants but slightly away (maybe a two-minute walk) from the main drag which makes it feel much less touristy. The fact that In Camera does not have a bar or restaurant is by no means a disadvantage as you literally need only walk a few meters to enjoy great food served by really friendly waiters. The food may differ in quality but we haven't yet found a restaurant where the people were anything but friendly. For us, the standout restaurants include - Paneri (Mediterranean food done differently), Marco Polo (a bit pricey but great for a splurge), The Ritualist (directly in front of the hotel, serving excellent Greek food with a twist), La Varka (Greek and lovely), and Il Giardino (set in an alleyway serving lovely Greek food), to name just a few! Our faves as far as "just" drinking is concerned: Baluse Club (on the corner at the bottom of the street – a cozy lounge bar with great people-watching potential! Also, Raxati offers great, affordable drinks with truly eclectic decor and the second-best Mojito in town (their words, not ours)! If you stay in the old town as often as we have don't be surprised if you receive a friendly "welcome back" in any of the bars or restaurants – it's just that kind of place (especially if you are in one of the quieter streets). In short, this is a fantastic hotel that we can't wait to visit again, set in a wonderful location, steeped in history. Enjoy!