Premier Hotels & Resorts - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 63) a continental or a generous American breakfast. The traditional Kafenion & Ouzeri––the perfect venue for a romantic dinner for two after sunset––overlooks the bay and serves authentic Greek delicacies and snacks. Amimoni restaurant serves gourmet Italian specialties, with live music and the best “dining” view in Greece, while the Beach Bar & Restaurant at Arvanitia Beach not only offers fine cuisine but also refreshing cocktails at its bar and breathtaking views of the sea, all in a relaxed and fun setting. For a luxurious day spent pampering, head to Nafplia Spa & Beauty Center. The new spa and beauty center offers holistic rejuvenation against a backdrop of spectacular sea views. The famous “Institut Dominique Chenot” will bestow a healthy and beautiful aura to mind, body and spirit. The recreational activities at Nafplia Palace allow guests to take advantage of the resort’s own offerings as well as Greece’s beautiful landscape and bountiful sunshine. Options include an outdoor swimming pool with attentive pool service and an infinity pool for villa guests. Of course, the Arvanitia Beach, managed by the hotel, beckons guests to soak up sunshine as they wile away a lazy afternoon, offering sunbeds, parasols, showers and changing cabins free of charge for guests. With breathtaking scenery at every turn, and warm, mild weather nearly all year long, special events are often held at Nafplia Palace, which is easily one of the Mediterranean’s most romantic destinations. Whether you’re planning a wedding on a sun-drenched beach or a honeymoon awash in romance, Nafplia Palace is sure to please anyone who enters here. Or, if it’s business that brings guests to Greece, they’ll find Nafplia Palace’s meeting rooms, technologies and staff the perfect fit for their business needs, and the scenery their inspiration. Arriving at Nafplia Palace is a breeze for guests who wish to travel via private helicopter transfer; the resort’s staff will gladly arrange for the use of Nafplia’s exclusive on-site helipad. A TURQUOISE POOL offers seaside sunbathing (top left). Executive Bungalow Suite bathrooms feature panoramic windows and twin vanities (top right). Ambassador Villas plunge pool is a tranquil site at night (below). Ratings/Reviews: Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Accommodations: 51 guest rooms and 33 bungalows and villas with a private heated pool or outdoor Jacuzzi and stunning views of the sea, the island of Bourtzi or the ancient fortress. Rates: Per room per night (room rate), double occupancy, including taxes and services. Luxury Room-main building- Panoramic Sea View / Luxury Bungalow Sea View from 550 to 660. Deluxe Bungalow Sea View from 480 to 660. Villas/ Suites Sea View from 1,100 to 3,500. Villas / Bungalows Sea View with private pool from 980 to 3,500. The Palace Villa Sea View with private pool: rates upon request. Location/Airport: 87 miles from Athens, within the ancient fortress of Akronafplia. 87 miles from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens. Chauffeured or taxi transport service and luxury car hire are available. Heliport on-site. Meetings/Events: Flexible space for up to 350. Recreation: Arvanitia Beach with scuba diving station, walking/jogging track around the Akronafplia peninsula, tennis, mountain biking nearby. Spa and beauty center. Bungee jumping at the Corinth Canal. Excursions to nearby island, rafting, trekking and skiing can be organized. Room Amenities: Marble bathrooms, air-conditioning, heating, remote-control TV with radio and music channels, direct-dial phone, mini-bar, bathrobes, hair dryer. Villa amenities: outdoor Internet access, control panel for regulation of curtains, lights, CD/DVD, individually controlled air-conditioning, heating, heat recovery, Jacuzzi or aerospa bathtub, separate shower cabins with hydromassage jets, heated mirrors, towel heaters. Luxury Services: Butler service for Exclusive and Platinum Club accommodations, twice-daily maid service, express check-in and -out, parking and on-site heliport. Address: Akronafplia, 211 00 Nafplion, Greece Phone: (30) 27520 70800 U.S.: (212) 515-5696 Fax: (30) 27520 28783 U.S.: (212) 515-5697 Websites: www.nafpliapalace.gr; www. helioshotels.gr E-mail: reservations@nafplionhotels.gr GDS: Amadeus, LX ATHNAF; Galileo, LX 18668; Sabre, LX 55158; Worldspan, LX ATHNA General Manager: Christos Coimas Affiliations: Owned by Helios Hotels & Resorts, The Small Luxury Hotels of the World www.premierhotels.com Winter/Spring 2009 | PREMIER HOTELS & RESORTS 63 http://www.nafpliapalace.gr http://www.helioshotels.gr http://www.helioshotels.gr http://www.helioshotels.gr http://www.nafpliapalace.gr http://www.premierhotels.com
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