Hotel Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * (Cyprus / Paphos): hotel description and reviews
For reasons of political reasons, more attractivefor tourists are European resorts of the Mediterranean. More and more tourists on the question "Where to go?", Answer: "To Greece!" This article is devoted to one of the options for such a holiday.
Shortly about holiday in Paphos
The city of Paphos is the ancient capital of the GreekCyprus (now this status is assigned to the only major city of the island, Nicosia). This island, since the XVIII century, is one of the classic European resorts. The status of the resort is associated with the ancient legend and history. (Cyprus is famous for the legend of the birth of the goddess of beauty Aphrodite, here the Apostle Paul preached and lived the famous philosopher Cicero.) And, perhaps, therefore, in many languages the adjective "pathos" appeared. If you add the enchanting beauty of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the European level of the spa business, we will get a brief description of the charms of Paphos.
Here, on the enchanting beauty of the coastMediterranean Sea, built not only marble villas millionaires, reminiscent of the estate of Roman patricians, but also a network of hotels. Among the latter there are also quite budgetary ones that provide a decent and comfortable rest.
Location of the hotel
The aparthotel considered by us was built in 2001year in the second line of the coast of the city of Paphos. Paphos Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 *, at the Royal Tombs highway, 17. Full reconstruction of the hotel complex was completed in 2013. Most vacationers come here from the airport, which is nearby, at a distance of 8 km. Transfer from there to the hotel will take some 8 - 10 minutes by car or 15 - 20 - by bus.
The location of the hotel is very good. Around him a lot of small restaurants, bars, closer to the waterfront are youth clubs, discos. At 300 meters from the hotel complex there is a comfortable beach Kefalos, at the same distance - the city park, 400 meters - the church at the Column of St. Paul.
In addition, the hotel complex is comfortablea platform for various excursions, beach holidays. Paphos is a city that is interesting for tourists not only as a resort. The area where the hotel we are considering is in the city from time immemorial called the "lower city" (Kato Paphos). Kato-Paphos is attractive for tourists to the picturesque promenade, as well as the archaeological park in it (several dozen ruins of ancient and medieval buildings are located on a relatively small area).
About the hotel and its infrastructure
Hotel complex Paphos Princessa Vera HotelApts 3 * is remembered to its guests with its thoughtful design and comfort. Ergonomic snow-white two- and three-story hotel buildings with loggias and a housing stock, consisting of standardized similar, rather spacious apartments. Living is not in the "classic" room, and as close to the usual apartment as possible for most people (with kitchen, etc.) is now gaining popularity. In the "Princess Faith", according to the reviews of her guests, it's really cozy to rest.
On its compact, but comfortable and well-maintainedThe territory is equipped with a terrace for relaxation with swimming pools for adults and for children. The terrace by the pool is equipped with umbrellas and deck chairs for relaxation. In addition to swimming pools, for the recovery of holidaymakers the whole infrastructure functions: a steam bath, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a gym, a playground.
Of course, Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * possessesthe usual hotel service: 24-hour reception, daily cleaning of rooms with regular change of bed linen and towels. For cars of tourists here the parking is equipped. The tourists who stayed at the hotel leave their room in 1200, and the new arrivals settle in 1400.
Meals for the hotel guests are made by the hotel restaurant. It is two-variant: half board or only breakfast. In the diet do not save on meat and fish dishes, fruits. Portions are large.
Rooms
Three types of apartments offer their guests a Cyprus three-star hotel Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 *. Their testimonies testify to the convenience and comfort of the service offered to them:
- studio "standard" 22 m2;
- studio "superior" (improved) 25 m2;
- living room apartments 35 m2.
The apartments of the "Princess Faith" are well-renovated and budget-furnished. Beds, tables, cabinets are made of economical materials in the style of "minimalism", they are timeless and modern.
In the color scheme of the apartments the color white (ceramic tile of the floor, wallpaper or painting of solidly plastered walls, door and window blocks) prevails.
Bathroom plumbing is also inexpensive, butquality. In the bright tiled bathroom, besides the washbasin, there is a shower and a familiar traditional rectangular bathroom. However, in the apartments with a living room the bathroom is equipped with a shower cabin. As you can see, nothing special, However, all the plumbing, judging by the reviews, works in Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * reliably and correctly, and cold and hot water are served around the clock.
The apartments have a comfortable and quite spacious loggia, as well as a kitchen area. They are equipped with air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, electric kettle, hairdryer, safe.
Beach holidays
Leaving the hotel, in just five minuteswalk are on the beach guests Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * (Paphos). Reviews of the rest by the sea lodgers hotel details some details. The nearby beach is municipal. The entrance to the water is gentle, smooth, well suited for bathing children. The water is very clear, with a pleasant emerald shade. The sand is white, clean (twice a day it is cleaned).
There are dressing rooms, showers, toilets. On the beach there are lifeguards on duty, in a storm resting people are forbidden to swim and even pull violators from the water. Stay on it - paid. Sun beds and umbrellas are available on it in sufficient quantities. On the beach there is a bar with soft and low alcohol drinks and snacks.
On the beaches of Paphos there are schools and a course of diving, numerous attractions. Regular paid sea voyages to secluded islands with wonderful beaches.
Excursions
The guests of the hotel complex havethe opportunity to buy excursions directly at the reception. But first they enjoy contemplation of nearby sights. As already mentioned, the Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * is located several hundred meters from the so-called archaeological park, accessible and unique.
The interest of tourists is caused by ancientIII century BC, the Tombs of the Graves, graves carved directly in the rock and equipped with ancient ones in antique style (with columns, mosaics, etc.). Interest is evoked by objects honored by Christians - the catacombs of St. Solomon, the Odeon Amphitheater, the Basilica of Panagia - Lymeniotissa. In the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, mosaics are quite well preserved, the most interesting of them - with scenes of hunting - can be seen on the remains of the ancient palace dedicated to Dionysus. Also of interest are the remains of buildings, called the Dwelling of Thesea and the Dwelling of the Aeon.
However, the hotel guests, like most of the guests of Cyprus, consider it their duty to visit the legendary birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite near the coastal rocks of Petra to Romiou.
Well and at families with children success excursions in water parks and in an aquarium of Pafos use.
Shopping
The most popular shopping in Paphos is the Kings Avenue Mall and CityShop shopping centers with the largest assortment of local retailers, and a department store.
Judging by the reviews, shopping is the most profitable forguests Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * (with minimal costs) is the purchase of leather products from Cypriot brands Orphanides and Freedom. Concerning the same brand goods, the attention of the hotel guests attracted branded boutiques of the brands Calvin Klein, Clinique, Diese, Triumph.
Conclusion
Cyprus hotel Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 *provides its guests a good budget vacation. The guests of the hotel evaluate the service provided to them as "four-star", ie, the level higher than the status of the hotel. Nearby sandy and pebbly beaches are awarded with the "blue flag".
The apartments where they live are comfortable. The location of the hotel complex is convenient for beach holidays, and for excursions, and for shopping, and simply - for hiking. All of the above is in walking distance. The guests positively speak about the hotel catering.
