Mitsis Petit Palais

We stayed here for four lovely nights and had a really enjoyable stay. Before arriving, I was a little worried after reading reviews about the small pool and having to queue for sunbeds, but it wasn’t an issue for us. The pool area opens at 9:20am, so there were usually a few people waiting, but we always managed to get sunbeds. It does get much busier from around 11am onwards. The pool itself is small - perfect for a dip and for children to enjoy.

The rooms are traditional rather than modern, but they were spotless and cleaned daily with fresh towels. On arrival we were welcomed with a bottle of bubbly, and on a few mornings we were also treated to fresh fruit and rolls, which was a lovely touch. The views aren’t the best, as the Mitsis Grand Hotel opposite is currently being renovated. Pool-view rooms can also be a little noisy, as this is a city hotel and the rooms are much closer to the pool than you would find in a large resort.

There is one buffet restaurant with a different theme each evening. Some nights the food was excellent, while on others it felt a little repetitive, particularly if you’re vegetarian, as the choice was more limited. The fresh pizzas from the clay oven were absolutely delicious, and the salad selection was always excellent. We stayed on an all-inclusive basis, and the drinks selection was fantastic. There’s also a pool bar serving snacks such as chips, crêpes, hot dogs, and popcorn throughout the day, which we really enjoyed.

We had a lovely, relaxing holiday, but it’s worth knowing that this isn’t a large resort-style hotel with lots of daytime activities. That said, the evening entertainment was great, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay. Their hospitality was exceptional, and they genuinely went out of their way to make sure guests felt welcome and well looked after.

The location is fantastic. It’s within walking distance of the beach, which is very pebbly, and Rhodes Old Town is also close by, along with plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants.

This was a different experience from my usual five-star resort holiday, but we still had a very pleasant stay. I would definitely book another Mitsis hotel in the future, although I’d probably choose one of their five-star plus resorts. This hotel is more of a comfortable, basic city hotel, so don’t expect luxury extras like concierge service, room service, or premium resort-style facilities. It’s ideal for people who enjoy exploring the local area, whereas if you’re someone like me who prefers spending most of your holiday relaxing at the hotel, I’d recommend choosing one of their larger resort properties instead.

Overall, we had a lovely trip and really enjoyed our stay.

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