Skiathos Palace Hotel

Have stayed at this hotel previously,Great location with splendid views of Koukounaries Bay,Rooms are clean and well appointed, Minibus return service from Hotel to the beach is very handy,the minibus service to town would be better if there was even one return trip offered.Restaurant provides a good buffet choice for breakfast and evening meals, and the terrace tables option is brilliant, al fresco !!,Bar prices I did find expensive, spirits 10 euros,water 3 euros.Swimming pool clean and decent size.Reception staff excellent all credit to Vasilis (Reservations),Valia,Katherina,Irini,porters Theo & Georgiuos. All in all a great stay see you next year.

We have been wanting to stay at this hotel for a while and thought I would be giving it a 4/5 rating like my previous reviews. We ended up changing rooms 3 times, the room wasn’t cleaned to a standard we would expect for a 4 star hotel. There were stains on the two chairs and stool in the room and one chair was broken. The mattress was disgusting, very, very old and worn. We were moved to a more suitable room but had issues with pigeons, 3 and 4 at a time flying onto our balcony, making a lot of noise and leaving their ‘mess’ all over it, not something you want to come across when all you want to do is relax on your balcony. It was obvious the birds had made a nest on there. This led to us being moved to our 3rd room where we did stay for the rest of our holiday. We want to thank Irini in Customer Relations who was fantastic at her job, she dealt with all the issues we experienced in a very professional manner. The views from the hotel are amazing. We used the shuttle bus from the beach and into Skiathos Town which was very useful. We were half board and enjoyed all the meals but would have liked to have seen more ‘Greek style’ desserts available.

Thought I would write this while we are still here and it’s fresh in my mind. I agree with all the lovely positive comments however certain things have to be highlighted. The free bus into town is great but they really should offer a bus back, the local bus only costs €2 each but some people may find it difficult to walk from the bus stop back to the Hotel, although it’s not far it is steep and In the heat not much fun. The taxis back are about €20 that is expensive so if you were to do it a few time and as Skiathos is so lovely and worth visiting often it works out a lot. I really don’t get why they can’t pick up at certain times to take you back apparently a lot of the Hotels do, so come on keep up I have to be honest that is what would stop me staying here again and recommending it. We are getting the free Hotel bus onto Koukounaries beach and that does bring you back so that is a massive positive. Food is ok but as another guest commented very repetitive and I have to say the chefs really do need a lesson on soup making goodness me it’s so simple to make good soup theirs is far to watery. The price of drinks ridiculous soooooooo expensive a medium bottle of water is €3. In the supermarket it was not even €2 for 6 large ones. Spirits €10, a pint €5 the wine by glass is cheap €3.50 Don’t take the mick out of guests if you want them to return and recommend you lower your prices. All in all it is beautiful the roof top pool is wonderful views and sunset amazing, staff lovely and helpful. Hotel is very clean, basic rooms are basic and some are noisey with traffic. This Hotel is no good for disabled there is no lift and lots of steps. My advice is listen to feedback and act upon it this could be one of the best Hotels on the island with a bit more effort. That is all.