The Forest Park Hotel stands amidst its own 20 acres of Forest
and Gardens. Founded by George. H. Skyrianides and officially
opened in July 1936, it was then the only hotel in Cyprus able to
cater for its clients at International Standards. With its large
Ballroom, Dinning Rooms, Bar, Library and Sitting Rooms it was in
a position to cater for the discerning clients such as: the late
King Farouk of Egypt, Princess Royal Mary of England and many
other clients from Palestine, the Sudan and Egypt. In 1936 the
author Daphne du Maurier spent one month here with her husband
and in that time wrote one of her well known novels
"Rebecca".
Originally the Hotel had 70 Bedrooms and then in 1948 a
further 30 were added, making 100 Rooms. At the time this was a
large Hotel for Cyprus. It should be mentioned that during the
Second World War the hotel was commandeered as an Army Hospital.
It had a similar fate during the Suez Canal Operation 1956, when
it was taken to act as Head quarters for the Field Records.
Unfortunately, from the mid-fifties when the King of Egypt was
ousted the Mountain Resorts in Cyprus had a very difficult time.
They barely opened for a few weeks in the summer. Then in the
late 50's the trend charged from the healthy mountain holidays to favoring hot and humid coastal resorts. It was not until the
mid-sixties that the British Tour Operators could be persuaded to
offer two-Centre holidays, and tourists came once again to the
mountains.
In the early seventies a Third Floor was added with ten Rooms
and major refurbishment carried out. In the early eighties six
chalet Suites were built in the grounds, mainly for the Arab
Sheikhs - amongst the Leader of Kuwait and Qatar. The Hotel
underwent major renovations in the late 80's and early 90's,
until its final extension of 54 new Bedrooms and Suites, Indoor Heated Pool,
Gymnasium, two Saunas, Jacuzzi and Hairdressing Salon.
The Forest Park Hotel is family run and under the personal
supervision of the owners, now in their fourth generation.
Situated on the southern slope of Mountain Troodos 4000 feet
above sea level, the Forest Park Hotel boasts a supreme setting on the fringe
of the Pine Forest. The Hotel's grounds are quite spectacular and
the delicious mountain air is truly invigorating and conducive to
healthy walks along nearby fascinating trails.
Platres... a picturesque Resort situated on the Southern slope of Mount
Troodos, 4000 f.a.s. level. The climate, its natural beauty and charming
position on the pine - clad Hills make it unique in the Island. It is an ideal
Health Resort suitable for every season.
Dining Belvetere. Informal dining featuring local cuisine as
well as International Cuisine. It opens daily from 12:00 until 14:30 and 19:00
until 22:00 Featuring International Buffet Lunch every Sunday and Cyprus Style
Buffet Dinner every Wednesday. It is situated on the Ground Floor with a sitting
capacity of 120 seats and with addition of the
Indira Ghadhi Salons being able to host another 100 seats.
The Olympus Bar with typical Cyprus decoration is ready to
please you day and night with its refreshing cocktails and boast for its
Original Brandy-Sour Cocktail since in this Bar the first glass of this
refreshing cocktail was prepared for
King Farouk of Egypt. Every Thursday and Saturday night there is
Piano entertainment. It opens from 10 until 1:00 and is situated on the Ground
Floor.
- Breakfast Terrace
- Laundry - Valet
- Parking Space
- Dining Room
- Cocktail Bar
- Grill Room
- Main Bar
- Spacious Lounges
- Conference Rooms
- Hairdressing Salon
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Pool Bar ( Snack Bar )
- Baby Sitting is available on request
LEISURE & RECREATION:
- Heated Indoor Pool & Outdoor Pool
- Beauty Salon ( Massage )
- Fitness Room
- Bridge Room
- Gardens
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Library
- Pool Table
- Table Tennis
- Tennis Court
- TV - Games Room
- Children's Playground
The Fresh Water Indoor Pool is open all year round.
The Hotel has also an Outdoor Solar Heated Pool 24 m x 12 m open from May until October in its grounds.
The Poolside Bar and Cafeteria Staff are ready to serve you in
the warm summer days, whilst Nightingales will lullaby you during
the mid-spring nights. Additionally health and recreation
activities can be found at the hotel for example Fitness Room, Massage,
Sauna and Jacuzzi.
The Hotel has its own Tennis Court. Cycling, Horse Riding and Angling is available in the area. Hiking in the forest and to the
near-by Caledonian and Milomeris waterfalls give an
additional attraction to the area, which is still pollution free,
and also a visit to the famous monasteries and unesco preserved fresco churches will add a memory to your stay.
It is especially suitable for children. In the premises you
can find a Table Tennis Room and Video Games Room, as well as
Pool Table for olders.
The Hotel consists of 140 comfortable Rooms ( Singles & Twins ) and Suites.
Also, there are Baby Cots available Free of Charge.
All the Rooms & Suites are equipped with Air Conditioning, Central
Heating, Private Bathroom, Hairdryer, Remote Control Color Television, Radio,
Telephone, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Boxes, Daily Maid Service, Satellite Channel
available and Balcony with Views of the Mountains and Valleys.