Hyatt Regency Hotel Thessaloniki

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki is the first Hyatt International hotel in Greece. Located only 13 kilometres from the city center and just five minutes from Thessaloniki International Airport "Makedonia". It is also less than an hour from some of Greece's most beautiful beaches, the monasteries of Agion Oros (Mount Athos) and minutes from the largest casino in Europe, the Regency Casino Thessaloniki.

Within a kilometer from the hotel, Regency Casino Thessaloniki is one of Europe's largest and most luxurious casinos, combining the flamboyance and glamour of Las Vegas with the elegance of a traditional European establishment.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki has managed to be listed as the most luxurious international hotel in the country. The 152 guest rooms are the largest in northern Greece and include 34 suites. The cluster of low-rise buildings surrounds a magnificent pool, a waterfall and lagoons, giving the hotel a real resort feel.

Apart from the elegant atmosphere and luxury that all rooms and suites offer to the guests special attention has been given to communications technology and interactive television station features.

The breakdown of Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki rooms is the following:

• 18 Junior suites
• 10 Business suites
• 4 Executive suites
• 2 Presidential suites
• 118 deluxe guest rooms (10 non-smoking rooms)

All Rooms Feature:

• Radio
• Pay-TV
• Internet
• Mini bar
• Video games
• In-room safe
• Wake-up call
• Individual climate control
• Cable and satellite television
• Separate shower and bathtub
• Account review through the television
• Most rooms have balconies or garden access
• Two (2) International direct-dial digital telephone lines with voicemail and modem jacks

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki offers various services and facilities covering in full the needs of the business or leisure traveler and adding to the main objective to make all guest's stay the most pleasant and comfortable. These services includes Business Center an 'office away from the office' which provides a full range of business and secretarial services.

Other indoor services custom made to the needs of the guests. Outdoor activities that can be arranged nearby including mountain hiking, mountain biking, private boat trips and sailing, all major water sports, private airplane rental, riding and vineyard excursions.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki offers to all its guests the following services:

• Concierge
• Jewelry shop
• Multi-lingual staff
• Currency exchange
• Atm 24 hours a day
• Express check-out
• Parking for 530 cars
• Technology concierge
• 24-hour room service
• Laundry and valet services
• Major credit cards accepted
• Hyatt worldwide reservation center
• Baby sitter by prior arrangement
• Safety-deposit boxes and in-room safes
• Limousine and car rental services upon request
• Gift shop & international magazines and newspapers press desk

Club Olympus:

A paradise of serenity offering a relaxing and revitalizing experience while staying at the Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki. A fully equipped fitness center featuring cardio and stress exercise rooms, separate male and female steam rooms, saunas and cold plunges, luxurious massage treatment rooms, two lighted tennis courts, air conditioned squash court, heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, a 1200 square meter free-from outdoor pool and a children's pool. An elegant and discreet environment, perfect for daily escapes, moments of relaxation and invigorating recreational activities, complemented by the professional care of the club's personal trainers and staff.

Facilities include:

• Jacuzzi
• Massage rooms
• Sauna (male & female)
• Indoor swimming pool
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Personal fitness programs
• State of the art fitness equipment
• Roman steam bath (male & female)

For high-energy workouts, there is an air-conditioned Olympic dimensions squash court and two outdoor tennis courts. Parents can bask under the sun as kids make use of their own shallow pool. Sun beds, bathrobes, towels and body care products are included.

Operating times: Monday to Sunday - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Business Center:

The Business Center and Guest Services desk is conveniently located at the Lobby level next to Anthomelidis gift shop, and provides the following services:

• Netmeeting
• Meeting area
• ISDN telephone lines
• Print out of documents
• Use Microsoft office applications
• Executive computer workstation
• Secretarial service (upon request)
• On-line services for accessing e-mail or Internet

The following services are available at the Reception area:

• Photo-copy service
• Facsimile services
• Courier services

Guest Services:

The Guest Service is available to assist all guests on any special requests throughout their stay. They will assist you with everything from setting up reservations for lunch or dinner to arranging local tours, placing floral orders, providing directions, other hotel reservation and limousine services.

Regency Club: Regency Club® is Hyatt's "Hotel within a Hotel" concept, offering exclusive and private accommodation for discerning Guests. The Hotel houses 20 Regency Club® Rooms and Suites in two separate Buildings. The Regency Club® Lounge is set in a two-storey atrium with cosy furnishings and a Fireplace. Guests may relax here and enjoy breakfast, warm beverages throughout the day and evening cocktails. A terrace overlooks the gardens and is the perfect place to take in Greece's fantastic weather. The Lounge also houses a boardroom that may be used by Regency Club® Guests for Meetings.

The Hotel's Main Restaurant "Ambrosia" is a showcase of great design, with a beamed ceiling that is nearly seven metres high, rich cherry wood and creamy marble. Huge windows open onto a sweeping terrace and views of the lush gardens, cascading waterfall and pool. An open kitchen allows the delicious aromas to waft through the airy Restaurant, enticing Guests to savour the fare. A team of Chefs fire up the burning oven and charcoal grill to turn out specialties that are entirely based on what's in season and what's in the local market. A superb selection of wines chosen from the fantastic array of local vineyards including a fine selection of Italian and Spanish vintages, complement the seasonal ingredients. Stargazers will enjoy alfresco dining on the vast terrace that overlooks the pool and gardens - perfect for balmy Mediterranean evenings. Breakfast offers a charming, home-style buffet replete with hand-made Greek and European cheeses, flaky pastries and eggs, cooked any style on the spot. A three-course Lunch menu offers a Meze buffet, choice of Entrée and a selection of European and Greek desserts from a central table - a perfect option for the business executive who is pressed for time. Ambrosia seats 128 Guests indoors and is open for Breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00, for Lunch from 12:30 to 16:00, and for Dinner from 19:30 to 01:00.

" Oceana " Poolside Restaurant captures the feeling of a Greek vacation, serving freshly caught seafood cooked on an open charcoal grill. A shaded canopy, frosty drink or ice cream offers respite from the summer heat. Oceana seats 120 Guests and is open daily during the warm months (of which there are many) from 10:00 to 20:00.

Centrally set in the impressive Lobby, the Lobby Lounge allows Guests to gaze upon all the drama and buzz of the Hotel. Spectacular windows overlook the gardens and bathe the lounge in sunlight. During the sun-drenched days and balmy evenings, the Terrace is the place to sip a cool drink, aromatic blended coffee or fragrant tea. Unique sandwich wraps, sublime fresh-fruit tarts and honey-sweetened pastries are specialties. For a lazy afternoon, informal meeting or a pre-dinner drink, the bar serves up icy cocktails, mocha frappés and classic blended spirits. The Lobby Lounge seats 72 Guests Indoors and is open daily from 11:00 to 02:00.

The Regency Club Lounge is exclusive for Regency Club Guests only. Indoor and outdoor seating is available with beautiful views of the extensive gardens and grounds. Relaxed comfortable seating is available in the different seating arrangements throughout the lounge. A reading area with newspapers and magazines provided, while other Guests can relax in a residential surrounding. Separate Television system and background music is available in the lounge to enhance the totally relaxed atmosphere. A Boardroom is available for private Meetings for approximate 10 people. Continental Breakfast will be served from the self-service buffet, with fresh coffee and tea. All day coffee, tea and other beverages are available. During the evening hours snacks, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. The Regency Club Guests will be able to serve themselves, to speed up the service sequence. Regency Club Concierges will be available to assist Guests with their Food & Beverage requirements and other service requirements. Hours of Operation: Seven days a week 07:00 - 22:00 (15 hours), Breakfast from 07:00 - 10:00 (3 hours), All day beverage service from 10:00 - 18:30 (10 hours) and Evening cocktails from 18:30 - 20:30 (2 hours).

Lively and casual, the Entertainment Centre is a magnet for the after-work crowd and a welcome respite after a stressful day. Tall cool cocktails and light snacks are served to Guests from a central island Bar. Live or DJ music and exciting visuals are featured on the high-tech video wall providing for a trendy and relaxed feeling. Adjacent to the Convention Centre with a direct outside entrance, the Entertainment Centre leads out onto an expansive terrace - a great setting for enjoying drinks and snacks during warm evenings. The menu ranges from Internationally influenced tapas style dishes, daily specialties, baskets of hand-cut French fries and onion rings - all which all can be enjoyed with a cool draft beer from the Bar. As the evening grows late the menu expands to a variety of popular International snack foods. The beverage service will come from the centrally located island Bar of the Entertainment Centre. The young and energetic members of the staff will serve food directly from the open kitchen. Hours of operation: 5 days a week (Closed Sun/Mon) for Dinner 21:30 pm - 03:30 (6 hours).

Satisfy your appetite any time of the day in the privacy of your own room with the 24-Hour Room Service.

The elegant Bar Aficionado 'Club' with oversized leather armchairs, comfortable sofas, and private seating areas, surrounded by elegant wall paneling, a fireplace and a fountain-enhanced veranda leading to a beautifully landscaped garden with a small water fountain. The setting is ideal for private business meetings, before and after dinner get-together and intimate late evening rendezvous. Premium cigars and spirits can be enjoyed with quiet, friendly and discrete service. Hours of Operation: Winter Season: Seven days a week 19:30 pm to 2:00 am, Summer Season: Closed, Every Friday and Saturday: Live jazz music.

Restaurants at Regency Casino Thessaloniki

Jewels

Regency Casino's main-restaurant, in an attractive courtyard setting, serves buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of Greek and International delicacies. Jewels seats 190 guests. Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Alfredo's

Located in Club Regency, the VIP gaming area of the Regency Casino, Alfredo's is the ideal restaurant for the lovers of Italian cuisine, offers also classic international delights. Superb wines hand-rolled Havana cigars and fine cognacs complement the meal and make for a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable evening. Hours of Operation: 9:30 pm to 2:00 (during winter).

O Kipos

Greek for the 'garden', O Kipos is open during the summer months for alfresco dining; serves delicious cuisine from the rotisserie by summer salads and Greek sweets. O Kipos seats 120 guests. Hours of Operation: 9:30 pm to 2:00 am (during summer).