Hotel in zona Church Panagia Kyra Psili, Kalymnos Island

We stayed at Sianji Well-Being Resort as a group of 10, and despite booking last minute, we were offered a fantastic upgrade to two penthouses. This was a great start to our stay! The resort is beautiful, the rooms are modern, very clean, and extremely comfortable. Facilities and Amenities The swimming pools were spacious, offering plenty of space to relax and swim, with easy access to a beautiful beach and all the necessary amenities nearby. The entire property was spotless, and we were very happy with the facilities. Booking Confusion We did have some confusion when booking. While TripAdvisor initially indicated that the booking was all-inclusive, once we began selecting our rooms, it showed ”Breakfast only.” When we contacted the hotel, we were informed that it was a misunderstanding caused by European booking sites and that the resort is only breakfast-inclusive in the winter. However, when we arrived, the manager insisted that the booking was indeed ”Breakfast only,” which was a bit frustrating, as we had received different information over the phone. Despite this, the breakfast itself was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed it each day. Dinner Experience When we inquired about dinner, we were quoted 1500₺ per person by the manager. After dining, we were charged 1700₺, with the explanation that the 1500₺ included a 15% discount. This was another small frustration, but at checkout, the receptionist was kind enough to fix the issue, which we appreciated. Spa and Turkish Bath We also enjoyed a couple of massage sessions and a Turkish Bath experience. The spa was beautiful, and the massages were relaxing and well-done. The only thing that could have enhanced the experience was some soothing music in the treatment rooms, which were oddly silent. Other Highlights One of our guests had a camper, and the hotel kindly assisted us with parking it nearby, which was a great help. We did experience an unfortunate incident where one of our group members slipped and broke her wrist due to a slippery entrance on a rainy day. We had to visit the hospital as a result. Additionally, I got stuck in the lift for a few minutes, and none of the buttons, including the emergency button, seemed to work. Despite these hiccups, overall, we had a great experience at the resort. The majority of the staff were friendly and accommodating, although the management could improve in terms of handling booking details and communication. I would recommend Sianji Well-Being Resort for its beautiful setting, great facilities, and relaxing atmosphere.

The price you pay is far from the service that one would expect form a 5-star hotel. 1. Rooms: Rooms are large and decently furnished but cleanliness is quite disappointing. Housekeeping was random at best, and they only cleaned on demand (for example, the bathroom or balcony were never cleaned unless we requested it explicitly). Rooms on the ground floor can be visited by stray cats if one leaves the door open. This is what happened to us. With my wife being allergic, we asked for an alternative arrangement which was promptly found. We were given a new room at an upper floor and with a better view. 2. Service: a. Beach service was horrible. First, like rooms’, beach cleanliness is a mirage. Stray dogs are around all the time and the beach is always dirty (see pictures of what the beach looks like at 9am on a typical day). The beach is also adjacent to a drain with stagnant water, which on a typical windy day sometimes smells. Second, almost none of the staff speak a decent English. Finally, the beach is open to outsiders. While nowhere was this written when I made the reservation, the end result is that, particularly during weekends, you may find yourself without an umbrella and beds. That is exactly what happened to us when we checked in on a Sunday afternoon. Moreover, barely are there controls at entry, so in theory anyone can (and in fact does) use the beach. b. Dining was also quite poor. The hotel has four restaurants but only two are open for dinner. This leaves us with fewer options. Yes, the nearby village offers alternatives, but it is not clear why a 5-star hotel should only have two restaurants open for dinner (note: one is a beach restaurant). c. On a positive note, staff were very helpful, especially Elena, the guest relations manager, who was very kind with us and tried her best to improve the service, yet there are structural problems that only the general management can and should try to solve. Speaking of which, we lodged a complaint with central Radisson and no one bothered to reply, not even an automatic reply acknowledging receipt of the message. As the saying goes: “the fish rots from the head”. 3. Location: This is definitely a plus. The hotel is located in a beautiful bay, with crystalline waters. However, the place is a bit self-containing, with very limited options to walk and dine around, and explore adjacent places. There is a no-frills village at walking distance but you can only reach it by taxi, as it is not advisable to walk on the margins of the road. In sum, if you are looking for a truly 5-star hotel experience look elsewhere.

Partendo dal punto di forza, sicuramente la posizione, a pochissimi minuti a piedi dalla piazza principale e dal porto! Impareggiabile! La nostra camera era davvero grande e con una splendida vista sul porto, purtroppo però presenta qualche pecca...come ad esempio l'insonorizzazione praticamente inesistente (ad ogni ora si sente chi arriva e chi va, causa sicuramente anche della maleducazione dei clienti che non si curano degli orari). Area condizionata super rumorosa, del quale però non si può fare a meno visto il caldo incessante. Colazione, dolente, molto dolente: proposta di succhi di frutta inesistente, solo 1 tipo, proposta dolce con una o due ”scelte” al giorno, salato ok, ma non tutti lo mangiamo! Parcheggio non disponibile, o meglio, solo due di fronte l'hotel (inutile a dirsi che trovarli liberi è un terno a lotto), per fortuna che a 10 minuti a piedi ci sono dei parcheggi grandi e gratuiti. Nel complesso la mia esperienza è stata buona ma considerando il costo, secondo me si potrebbe o adattare al meglio i pochi servizi offerti al prezzo (e al fatto che è un 4 stelle), oppure abbassare un po il costo (soprattutto della colazione!).

Sicuramente la posizione centrale dell'hotel è eccellente, al pari della colazione (con una nota, che si seguito individuerò) , nonché della camera ampia e funzionale. L'albergo si presenta davvero molto bene. Quanto all'affaccio, però, occorre stare attenti a non generalizzare. Avevo una camera al primo piano, con un bell'albero frondoso (anzi, poi ho scoperto che erano due ravvicinati) di fronte, e soprattutto, di sotto, a piombo, c'era la zona bar: rumorosa e brutta da vedersi, soprattutto per la presenza di un'orribile tenda. Quanto alla privacy, poi, era assai limitata, proprio perchè gli avventori della zona-ristorazione potevano tranquillamente vedere dentro la camera, soprattutto nelle ore serali. L'affaccio dal terrazzo della camera è ottimo, ma si ha la sensazione di stare dentro al bar. Se non si tiene la porta-finestra chiusa, il rumore esterno la sera diventa insopportabile. Le camere da evitare sono quelle del primo piano; le camere consigliate sono quelle all'ultimo piano. Nulla da dire, poi, quanto all'esauriente offerta del cibo a colazione, ma credo che un hotel a quattro stelle dovrebbe prevedere qualche succo in più (ce ne sono due), il libero accesso all'acqua (ne portano i camerieri un bicchiere) e soprattutto non offrire come uniche bevande calde il the' o il caffè all'americana allungatissimo. La zona relax all'esterno è assolutamente risicata (ci sono sei-sette postazioni in tutto), ed oppressa dai due bar (accessibili dall'esterno), su cui si è maggiormente investito.

Quest'anno abbiamo soggiornato 6 notti (dal 17 al 23 luglio 2022) nella nostra casa a Patmos per la 7a volta negli ultimi 10 anni. Per me rimanere nel quartiere di Skala (centro dell'isola) è il modo migliore per vivere Patmos. È molto conveniente e allo stesso tempo molto tranquillo nelle notti. Ristoranti, caffè, bar, boutique, fermata centrale, stazione di taxi, mercati e così via. Questo è dove Rodon Hotel vi aspetta, a soli 2-3 minuti da tutto. Probabilmente sto scrivendo le stesse cose su quanto è pulito l'Hotel Rodon per gli ultimi 10 anni, niente è cambiato. La pulizia dell'hotel è oltre perfetta e ancora il migliore. L'hotel offre anche wi-fi, cassaforte, aria condizionata, frigo, TV, mutandine ecc. Si sentirà davvero ospite qui e sono sicuro che Thomas (il proprietario) farà tutto per voi. Inoltre, prima di andare a fare qualsiasi cosa, ristoranti, bar, viaggi di bar, ecc... qualsiasi cosa cerchi, chiedi a Thomas, non si pentirà. Ora ci aspettiamo la prossima visita a questo eccellente hotel e bella isola.