On the island where Arion, Alkaios, Sapho, Theophilos, Elitis … were born, sits the Loriet Hotel and its 18th century Mansion and back Cottage as well as the newly built Ochre & Brown Cottages (guest rooms and appartments) just across the turquoise waters of the Aegean sea. This residence stands in 7,000 square meters, only 3 km from the picturesque city of Mytilene. This complex and its maze of gardens with their intoxicating essences are bathed in an ethereal Aeolian light.
History
The Loriet Hotel's main building has been a splendid Mansion built as a summer residence by a mytilenean tycoon / businessman, who came from Odyssos at that time and made it his haunt.
In 1989s, The Loriet was fully removated by a Greek Australian family originated from this island and transformed into a hotel for people who recognize quality and demand excellence in all they do.
The well seasoned mixture of fascinating architecture and exquisite antique interiors, the lush gardens and the courtesy of the employees makes the stay at this hotel an exceptional experience.
This place for over 20 years is the favourite hotel of leaders, movie stars and celebrities that visit this island. Presidents, prime ministers, politicians like Mr Papandreou, Karamanlis, Papoulias, Simitis, Stefanopoulos have left their signatures in the Loriet's Book.
The Loriet is the only hotel in Mytilene and the few in Greece, among the 75 Top Europe Hotels of the Conde Nast Traveler U.S.A. Reader’s Choice Awards, also honored on the 2010 in the Top list.
3km from the picturesque city of Mytilene, on the road to the Airport, we find the Loriet Hotel, 20 meters from the beach and within walking distance of the famous Terriade and Theofilos Museums,
Explore the tantalizing inventiveness of Aegean Sea cuisine at the restaurant, which has designed simple but distinguished menu, based on local ingredients and recipes from the island, that complements all tastes.
Located right by the pool, both the romantic atmosphere and the ingeniously intricate flavors drift you to the most splendid parts of the Mediterranean.
Facilities
Lodging Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms
- Greek Cuisine Restaurants
- Massage upon request
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Centre / Services
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness Room
- Babysitting upon request
- Bar
- Internet Access
*Pets Allowed in the new complex
Services
- Wireless Internet Access
- Express laundry/dry cleaning service
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Parking nearby
Off-site Recreation
- Tennis
- Jogging
- Beach just cross the road
- Bicycle
Guest Rooms & Suites
The Loriet Hotel offers 7 suites at the main mansion, 3 suites at the Cottage and 30 guest rooms and studios, in the modern complex.
Suites at the Main Mansion
The main building consists of a marvelous chateau. A masterpiece of the as called, eclecticism architecture with its pale pink stones, its marble stairs, its bronze cupola and the unique hand painted ceilings. The rooms reflect the elegant style of typical mytilenean archondika (chateau) of the 1880s.
Luxuriously furnished rooms with impressive decorative wall moulding and wooden window frames, are sea view and overlooking the Hotel’s outdoor pool and gardens, with its eternal pine and palm trees.
*These stylishly appointed rooms offer an average size of 20-57 square meters, have their own personal touches and unique interior with authentic antique details representing a turn-of-the century period.
Och-re and Brown newly built Cottages
Charming modern complex with 30 rooms and suites overlooking the luscious gardens, the pool, the Mansion and the back Cottage. All rooms have kitchenettes.
These comfortably and uniquely appointed rooms that are located throughout the hotel, are ideal for relaxing vacations or business travellers. Here you will be delighted to enjoy the exceptional mytilenean hospitality.
*Most of these rooms are overlooking the hotel’s garden, while some offer views of the sea or the pool.
*These rooms vary in size (an average of 36 - 40 square meters).
*There is also the a unique two storey appartment suite -100 square meters - with private garden, lounge room, dinning room 2 bathrooms and a bedroom balcony.
The back yard Cottage
The Cottage, a romantic dream house, with three junior suites also built in 1880s, is hidden at the end of the 80 meters eternal alley, at the back yard. This at the beginning of the century used to be the stable and the gardener's home. Next to it stands the enormous iron Castle Gate-a piece o art of old times-
Elegantly appointed country suites, with interiors inspired by the local turn-of-the century era, some with a sitting area and private front yard.
*The 30 square meters of their space can be converted into two-bedroom suites by connecting them.
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In the room
- Exquisite Designers Fabrics
- King Size Beds & Twins
- Working Desk
- Marble or tile Bathrooms
- Make-up & Shaving mirror
- Hairdryer
- Luxurious Bathroom Amenities
- Slippers
- Mini bar & Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet Access
- Satellite (movie channels)
- Individual thermostat Controller
- Smoke detectors and Sprinkles
- Soundproofed windows
