Palladium Hotel

Fantastic family run hotel, rooms clean and comfortable, with bedding and towels changed on a regular basis, stayed B &B, lots of choices for breakfast. All staff are friendly and helpful, special mention for Alexis on reception, Themis on bar and snack bar, Despina at breakfast. Would definitely return, highly recommended.

I have recently returned from a weeks stay at the Palladium Hotel in Marmari on the island of Kos. I want to say that we had a wonderful time and the hotel was top notch. It was great value for money and the staff were just fantastic. We arrived late and the guy on reception checked us in and helped us carry the bags to our room. We do recommend that you book a deluxe room, it is well worth the extra expense. The room was well appointed with a double bed, TV, sitting area and dressing table, the wardrobe was adequate for 2 people but could do withy a few extra hangers. There was tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. The bathroom had a toilet, sink and a shower, all worked fine. The balcony overlooked the adults area pools. This brings me on to the pools, there is a main pool and jacuzzi near the hotel for everybody's access and there 3 adults only pools by the deluxe room buildings. The pools are clean and clear. The adults only pools are large enough for a decent swim. We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis and we ate lunch in the hotel on 4 days out of 7. The food is excellent and I would like to thank the efforts of Themis and Brunhilda for their hard work. Now there is only a couple of issues and they have nothing at all to do with the hotel and its amazing staff. There is nothing at all in Marmari; near the hotel is 1 Taverna (The Aegean) that thankfully served great food and there are 2 bars within walking distance. The beach is a 30 minute walk from the hotel and there are a few beach bars there, otherwise there is nothing else. Note: the hotel puts on a complimentary bus service to the beach each day. Thankfully there is also a regular bus into Kos Town and the stop is 2 minute walk from the hotel if you want a livelier night out. As well as the adults only area there are family rooms and a family area at the hotel where kids can enjoy themselves without disturbing others. The hotel appears to be geared up for German holidaymakers and hence it is clean, tidy and serves good food, there are a lot of German guests, for which I do not have a problem as I speak the language. Note: Checkout is 12:00 pm and it is worth asking if you can keep your room on if you have a late flight home. There is a charge for this and I would like to thank Anastasia for her help with this matter.

I stayed for 3 nights and I felt immediately welcomed, and was well looked after for my stay. My room was spacious, clean and had a lovely view overlooking the front, and was a stone’s throw away from the pool and bar area. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, and were happy to chat! Being a 15 minute walk to the beach was also a huge bonus. I’d be happy to stay here again!

I booked through tui so I do think they are partly to blame for our stay at this hotel. It’s incredibly misleading on their website regarding using the pools. It is advertised as 4 pools however it’s just the one children’s pool that is available if you haven’t booked swim up rooms. When we showed the staff this website they were dismissive and said that it wasn’t their problem however they adverting incorrect information regarding the pools. The main pool is small, majority of the sun-beds are in the shade all day which is a massive shame. Other than that the food was shocking, a lot of flies and the same thing every day. The snack bar where you can purchase food is nice however. Aircon in the room was a massive issue also, it is only activated my the one key they give you, therefore when you come back to the room it is incredibly hot. We were there when it was high 30s, one night I had to cool off outside as I thought I was going to pass out from how hot it was in hot room, as the aircon switches off randomly. This hotel is also in the middle of nowhere, taxi to kos town is around £50 return trip. No shop for a couple miles or restaurants. Overall I just didn’t enjoy my stay here unfortunately, was more of a 2 star hotel. If you were spending the money to have a swim up room they are beautiful, and quiet however I wouldn’t eat that food ever again, just not worth it in my opinion.

The Palladium is probably considered a medium size hotel. It has 1 main pool, ample free sun beds, an indoor and outdoor seating area around the bar and an upstairs dinning area again with indoor air-conditioned and outside eating area with view of the pool and mountains. The main 2 story blocks of accommodation circles the pool on 3 sides. There is also 4 separate blocks of 2 story, adults only accommodations further back, each having their own large communal pools directory outside. The ground floor apartments are called swim up rooms, you literally swim up and climb out onto your patio with private sun loungers and table and chairs for 2. These are the new refurbished rooms. Some of the rooms in the older part have also been refurbished. I however stayed in one of the older decor rooms. Apart from being a bit dated, it was fine. Mattress comfortable, air con quiet. Mosquito nets on windows. Bathroom in good repair. The shower is in the bath so have to climb into the bath. Fridge with freezer shelf. Cupboard with hangers and extra pillows. Patio with table and chairs. There is a safe in the room but have to pay extra to use it. I didn't so don't know how much. The fridge and air-con come standard no extra cost. The hotel has beautiful gardens, fruit trees, rose bushes, flowers, so even the "cheap" rooms have lovely views of greenery and flowers. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. They speak German and English. The location of the hotel, Marmari, is popular with German visitors. I think the hotel is relatively new on Jet2 for UK visitors. I only stayed B&B so can't comment on the all inclusive drinks etc. The breakfast was OK. It was buffet style, self service. Cereals, fruits, yogurts, cold meats, feta and other cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, various bread rolls and bread sticks, toast, preserves, eggs scrambled fried or boiled, omelette, sausage, bacon, mini pastries like pan o chocolate etc. Because there's a lot of Germans, there's some German foods and don't expect the bacon or sausage to be english. Maybe German. You can buy lunch there relatively well priced, i had €4.50 for cheese ham wrap, fresh and nice. Cocktails are OK, €9. Draught beer including german Weissbeir Erdinger €5.50 a pint. Don't think they did bitter except Guinness. There was only 1 night of entertainment I experienced in 10 days, which was a greek live music and dance performance. There was music playing of an evening but seemed to be background music. There are tip jars around for everyone, the gardeners, waiters, kitchen staff, reception to leave tips at end of your stay. I left cleaners tip in my room. Another thing, don't leave your room without your room key or you'll lock yourself out. Don't leave any food even wrappers or sweet drinks out in your room or you'll get ants. The flower beds are beautiful but attract bees if you are frightened of them. Location wise, there's not much in Marmari. The hotel is very close to the bus stop t

awesome hotel..just so peaceful and relaxing. we did have the swim up pool rooms,and they are great.modern room..good air con and safe.hotel also provides beach towels which is handy. the rest of the rooms look a bit small to me tbh. all the staff are excellent and the grounds are imaculate. great breakfast and we had one evening meal which was very good. the hotel is more geared up for all inclusive and mainly german guests.but dont let that put you off its lovely.not a lot close by but just enough.the aegean restaurant close by is excellent..and summer villiage bar is great for cocktails. small shop close by for essentials too..but u can get some basic supplys in reception. short bus trip to tigaki is good..lot busier and more food choice,1.80 euro each way..(15 mins) or kos town on bus 2.10 euro each way (30/40 mins) really good bus service. beach is a relatively short walk away..so all good... enjoy :)