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“Live like an Ottoman pasha in this stylish townhouse in the heart of the old town. There's an elegant homely feel with large, high-ceilinged rooms featuring prettily draped four poster beds. With a popular restaurant and friendly staff, this is a lovely place to explore the city from.”

“Live like an Ottoman pasha in this stylish townhouse in the heart of the old town. There's an elegant homely feel with large, high-ceilinged rooms featuring prettily draped four poster beds. With a popular restaurant and friendly staff, this is a lovely place to explore the city from.”

Hotel Review

This lovingly restored Ottoman-era townhouse has seven rooms and suites, all with polished wood floors, painted ceilings, and pretty textiles in deep and vivid colours. Breakfast is served in a shaded, flower-filled courtyard where à la carte dinners can also be ordered – a welcome alternative to the many restaurants in the Old Town, some of which are great but too many of which are sadly mundane. Overall, this is a lovely retreat in a fascinating place.

 

Written by Robin Gauldie

Recommended For

  • Foodies
  • The restaurant is locally popular for its relaxed ambiance and creative dishes such as slow-cooked octopus in sea urchin sauce
  • Value chic
  • An atmospheric mansion, with indivdually decorated Eastern style rooms filled with antiques and Orientel rugs
  • Historic
  • A former Ottoman official’s residence, packed full of character
  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the Knight's Castles the best being Kastéllo Kritinías
  • Museums
  • Learn about Rhodian history at the museum placed in the Palace of the Grand Masters
  • Windsurfing
  • The Rhodes’s southerly cape has excellent windsurfing conditions
  • Great walks
  • For stunning views of the Old Town walk along the medieval walls
  • No restaurant
  • Breakfast is served
  • Charming
  • Full of character
  • Less £
  • Romantic
  • Intimate
  • B&B
  • Townhouse
  • Traditional
  • On an island
  • Beach nearby
  • Child friendly

Facilities

  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Nearby are one of best clusters of restaurants in town, in Platonos Square
  • No restaurant
  • Breakfast is served
  • Outdoor dining
  • Wifi
  • Garden
  • Child friendly

Activities

  • Sights nearby
  • Visit the Knight's Castles the best being Kastéllo Kritinías
  • Museums
  • Learn about Rhodian history at the museum placed in the Palace of the Grand Masters
  • Windsurfing
  • The Rhodes’s southerly cape has excellent windsurfing conditions
  • Great walks
  • For stunning views of the Old Town walk along the medieval walls

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Marco Polo Mansion

Arguably the most atmospheric of the Old Town’s hotels. Bohemian flair, laughter and warmth run through this former Ottoman official’s residence, creating an atmosphere more akin to a favourite uncle’s house than a boutique b&b.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)