in the air conditioned lobby, and Internet access is d in Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece, 100 metres from the Archaeological Museum and six kilometres from the Palace of Knossos. Heraklion Airport is five kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Situated in a quiet neighbourhood, the modern five storey Aquila Atlantis has an indoor swimming pool and views of the historic Venetian harbour. Complimentary newspapers are offered available on site.
The formal Ariadne Restaurant serves a range of Mediterranean and international dishes for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and childrens menus are available on request. The Ekali bar offers a variety of coffees, cocktails, light meals, and desserts. Room service is available around the clock. An American style buffet breakfast is served daily.
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Guestrooms. The 162 air conditioned guestrooms extend to balconies and separate living areas with contemporary decor and furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones, wireless Internet, safes, and minibars stocked with premium drinks (surcharge). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Dating from the 19th century mythological Minotaur, and since Roman times the palace of King Minos has been thought to be the Labyrinth. Though the city has been variously plagued by earthquakes, tidal waves, and fires, the ruins remain utterly impressive.
Rates:
109.35 - 239.9 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 162
Number Of Floors: 5
Check In Time: 1200
Check Out Time: 1200
Amenities:
Sauna
Safe
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
TV In Room
Air Conditioning
Wake Up Service
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
2 Igias Street
Heraklion, Greece 71202
Driving Directions:
From Heraklion Airport (HER):
Distance to Aquila Atlantis Hotel is 5 kilometres, approximately 10 minutes drive.
Getting there. Buses and taxis wait in front of the airport terminal building. Buses 1 and 78 run to Heraklion city centre, stopping by the Archaeological Museum. Journey time is approximately 20 minutes, and the fare for a single ticket is under 1 EUR. Taxi fares to the hotel should be approximately 15 EUR, and the fare should be negotiated prior to travelling. Price is subject to change.
Getting around. Crete is best explored by car. Buses are inexpensive and depart frequently for destinations throughout the island. Cretes bus company, KTEL, connects to the larger cities and more remote areas. Many of the villages can be accessed by boat taxis and small ferries. Taxis wait at ranks around Heraklion city centre. Fares are reasonable but travellers should ensure the meter is used.