Makedonia Palace

Makedonia Palace is a five-star waterfront hotel at Megalou Alexandrou Avenue 2 in Thessaloniki, in the Central Macedonia region of northern Greece. It stands directly on the Thermaic Gulf promenade, roughly 2 km from the White Tower, the city's best-known landmark. The seafront walkway outside the hotel leads towards the Nikis Avenue promenade, the cafes of the waterfront and, further on, the old port and Ladadika district. Taxis and local buses connect the property with Aristotelous Square, the railway station and Thessaloniki's Makedonia airport. The hotel is a large, long-established property built for both leisure and conference travellers, and its sea-facing position is the main draw: many rooms look across the gulf, and on clear days the outline of Mount Olympus can be seen far across the water. With 298 rooms, the hotel offers a broad ladder of accommodation, from Premium and Executive Rooms to Junior, Deluxe, Executive and Grand Deluxe Suites, topped by a Presidential Suite. The wifi-equipped rooms are supported by room service, and the top categories add more space and sea views. Dining centres on the Salonika Restaurant and Bar, which has views over the gulf and serves as the main venue for meals, while a pool bar operates around the outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is seasonal and open from May to September, which suits summer stays on the Thermaic coast. A spa with a hammam gives guests a year-round wellness option, a useful alternative when the pool is closed or the weather is unsettled. Business travel is a core part of the hotel's character: 11 conference halls make it one of the city's more established venues for meetings, congresses and events, and the service style is correspondingly professional and corporate-minded. At the same time the waterfront location, spa and pool appeal to couples and families on city breaks. Rates generally fall between about EUR 130 and EUR 280 per night depending on room category, season and events in the city, and prices rise during trade fairs and the autumn festival period. Reservations can be made by phone on +30 231 089 7197 or through the hotel's website.