Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki

The hotel holds three Greek tourism awards: Best Greek City Mice Hotel, Best Greek Technology Hotel, and Best Greek Green Hotel. Its 252 rooms and suites are soundproofed and come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a minibar, and en suite bathrooms with either a bathtub or shower. A free shuttle service runs on a schedule between the hotel and Aristotle Square in the city center, located 4 km away.

Guests have access to a fully equipped fitness centre, a sauna, and a heated indoor swimming pool open all year. A variety of massages are offered, including full body, foot, head, and couples massage options. Additional amenities include fitness/spa locker rooms, a bicycle rental service, and organized walking tours.

Gastronomy at the hotel includes rich Mediterranean buffets, gala events, and barbecues alongside an upscale gourmet restaurant. International dishes and special diet menus are available, plus a dedicated kids' menu. The on-site bar and coffee house offer a lounge environment for relaxation, and breakfast can be served in the room.

A fully equipped business centre with meeting and banquet facilities, along with fax and photocopying services, supports corporate guests. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms, visual aids in Braille, emergency cords in bathrooms, and lower bathroom sinks. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, and secure underground parking with CCTV are available for a secure and organized stay.

Babysitting services and a dedicated children's menu make the hotel suitable for families traveling with children. Rooms include tea and coffee makers, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and trouser press services. Non-smoking rooms, an allergy-free room option, and a safety deposit box are available for guest comfort.

Accolades: Best Greek City, Technology, and Green Hotel

Rooms: 252 soundproofed suites with A/C and free WiFi

Transport: Complimentary shuttle to Aristotle Square

Wellness: Indoor heated pool, sauna, and full-body massages

Dining: Mediterranean buffets and gourmet restaurant

Business: Meeting rooms and business centre

Families: Babysitting services and kids' menu