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Welcome to City Hotel!

Dear Friends and Associates,

Welcome to City Hotel, one of the best 4 star hotels in Thessaloniki, as well as a top range business hotel. City Hotel is an affordable lodge that provides high quality accommodation and facilities in its 125 renovated and spacious rooms. As far as 4 star hotels in Thessaloniki are concerned, City Hotel is much more than a business & leisure, or a boutique hotel. It is a contemporary hotel, right in the heart of Thessaloniki’s commercial and cultural center, ideal for those who seek a high quality modern hotel in one of the most beautiful cities of Northern Greece.

Konstantinos Tornivoukas CEO

D I S C O V E R

How it all began

Location & Access

Hotel Architecture

T H E S S A LO N I K I

Overview

Practical Information

Public Holidays

Museums in one look

Monuments

Events and Festivals

Taste

Nearby Excursions

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TA S T E & D R I N K

S PA B Y A P I V I TA

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D I S C O V E R

Hospitality Runs in the Family!

A family that goes back to 1925, when Konstantinos Tornivoukas

Senior founded Mediterranean Palace, the first luxury hotel in

Thessaloniki.

In 1962, his son George and wife Ismini, succeeded him with the

City Hotel located also in the centre of Thessaloniki and in 1973,

the magnificent Eagles Palace, the pride of the family, was built in

Ouranoupolis. Named after the symbol of Byzantium and Orthodoxy,

this unique hotel is breathtaking, due to its location, flair and

monastic architecture. A mere 4 km from the Mount Athos gates,

the hotel has welcomed numerous important guests from all over

the world.

Since 1999, Konstantinos Tornivoukas son and his wife Lena have

assumed their place in the family business. Envisioning the future

and respecting the past, they have made major renovations at the

company’s hotels as well as embarked on new projects.

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DISCOVER | Location + Access

THESSALONIKIGREECE

Thessaloniki

Athens

CITY HOTEL

Brilliantly situated in the heart of the

commercial and business district of Thessaloniki,

the refreshingly refurbished City Hotel

provides an urban nature downtown escape

for those seeking a tranquil oasis

in the vibrant city center.

Distances from The Excelsior Hotel to:

Macedonia International Airport 14 km

Bus Station 200 m

Train Station 2 km

White Tower / City Beach 1 km

Helexpo Exhibition Center 1 km

Shopping Center nearby

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DISCOVER | Hotel Architecture

The refreshingly refurbished City Hotel breathes an atmosphere of calm and tranquil relaxation in the heart of the city,

while breaking ground for the new seeds of green hospitality and the blossoming fruits of urban nature.

This eco-friendly urban nature design hotel offers a variety of distinctively adorned luxury rooms, fitted with contemporary amenities and modern conveniences,

exuding a sense of nature and urban sophistication.

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THESSALONIKI | Overview

Thessaloniki is an ancient city, founded in 315 BC, and remaining important throught Ancient and Byzantine times.

As the second biggest city of Greece, Thessaloniki has a city population of 322,240 and a metro area population of 1,104,460.

Considered the cultural capital of Greece, the city is always abust with cultural events: music, theater, festivals. The city’s vibrant, happy student population help make Thessaloniki one of the top party cities in Greece and of the whole of Europe.

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Climate Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average high temperature in oC 9.3 10.9 14.2 19 24.5 29.2 31.5 31.1 27.2 21.2 15.4 11 20.4 in oF 48.7 51.6 57.6 66.2 76.1 84.6 88.7 88 81 70.2 59.7 51.8 68.7

Average low temperature in oC 1.3 2.2 4.5 7.5 12.1 16.3 18.6 18.3 14.9 10.8 6.8 3 9.7 in oF 34.3 36 40.1 45.5 53.8 61.3 65.5 64.9 58.8 51.4 44.2 37.4 49.5

Average precipitation days 11.8 11.3 12.4 11.2 10.7 7.5 5.9 4.7 5.9 8.7 11.5 12.5 114.1

Mean monthly sunshine hours 98.7 102.6 147.2 202.6 252.7 296.4 325.7 295.8 229.9 165.5 117.8 102.6 2.337

THESSALONIKI | Practical information

Currency: Euro Time Zone: Greenwich Time +2 Language: Greek. English spoken by most localsCity population: 322.240 Metro area population: 1.104.460


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THESSALONIKI | Public Holidays

New Year’s Daylocal name: Protochronia January 1

Epiphanylocal name: Ton Foton January 6

Greek Independence Daylocal name: Tou Evangelismou March 25

Greek Cypriot National Day April 1

Orthodox Good Fridaylocal name: Megali ParaskeviThe Friday before Easter Sunday movable

Orthodox Easter Mondaylocal name: Deftera tou PaschaThe day after Easter Sunday movable

Labour Daylocal name: Protomayia May 1

Orthodox Whit Monday June 13

Assumption of Vergin Marylocal name: Kimisi tis Theotokou August 15

Saint Dimitrios Day only in Thessaloniki October 26

Greek National Day - The “Ochi day”local name: Epetios tou Ohi October 28

Christmas Daylocal name: Xristougenna December 25

New Year’s Eve December 31

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Back to Contents pageTHESSALONIKI | Museums in one look

NAME DESCRIPTION VISIT FOR LOCATION

Museum of Byzantine Culture Aspects of everyday life during the byzantine and post-byzantine period.

Artifacts are presented in a “short story” format, making it a pleasant, informative visits.

2 Stratou Avenue

Archaeological Museum Important collection of archaeological relics of Archaic,Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods from the city of Thessaloniki the region of Macedonia.

Interesting collection with priceless artifacts such as the star of Macedonia.

6 Manoli Andronikou Avenue

Macedonian Museum of Modern Art

Works of art, sculpture, video art, art photography and engraving.

Important modern greek and international artists.

154 Egnatia str.(Thessaloniki International Fair)

Telloglion Museum Works of art by important Greek and European artists.

Interesting and temporary exhibitions. (Check with concierge)

159A Agiou Dimitriou str.

White Tower Museum Aspects of the history of Thessaloniki through time.

Housed in the monument- symbol of Thessaloniki, the White Tower.

White Tower

Ataturk House Museum The house where Kemal Ataturk was born.

Historically interesting monument. 75 Apostolou Pavlou str.

Thessaloniki Cinema Museum Exhibits include film cameras, film projectors, original promotional material of films.

Housed in one of the landmark warehouses of Thessaloniki’s port.

Warehouse A’ Thessaloniki Port

Thessaloniki Museum of Phorography

Photograph collections of Greek and foreign artists.

Housed in one of the landmark warehouses of Thessaloniki’s port.

Warehouse A’ Thessaloniki Port

Jewish Museum The Sephardic heritage as it evolved in the city after the 15th century.

Discover Thessaloniki’s rich cultural history.

13 Agiou Mina str.

Olympic Museum The only Museum in Greece dedicated to Sports.

Great visit for sports enthousiasts and young children.

Agiou Dimitriou & 3 Septemvriou str.

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Museum of Byzantine Culture

Archaeological Museum

Macedonian Museum of Modern Art

Telloglion Museum

White Tower Museum

Ataturk House Museum

Thessaloniki Cinema Museum

Thessaloniki Museum of Photography

Jewish Museum

Olympic Museum

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Back to Contents pageTHESSALONIKI | Monuments

NAME DATE DESCRIPTION

Rotonda 300 AD A temple of Cabeiros or Zeus.

Arch of Galerius 298 to 299 CE Arch erected to celebrate the power of Roman Emperor Galerius.

Galerius Palatian Complex 3rd to 4th century AD Remains of the palace of Roman emperor Galerius.

Roman Forum 2nd century A.D The Ancient Forum, the administrative centre of ancient Thessaloniki.

White Tower 16th century The symbol of Thessaloniki.

Church, Crypt of St. Demetrius crypt / 4th century / 1917 The church of the patron Saint of Thessaloniki.

Aheiropiitos Basilica 4th century Interesting church bulding.

Church of Agia Sophia 8th century The old cathedral of Thessaloniki.

The Walls 315 BC Ruins of the walls of Thessaloniki with stunning views of the city.

Bey Hamam 1444 A Turkish bathhouse.

Yeni Camii 1902 The last mosque built in Thessaloniki.

Alaça Imaret 1484 Recently restored and transformed into a venue for concerts and art exhibitions.

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White Tower

Rotunda

The Walls

Arch of Galerius

Galerius Palatian Complex

Alaça Imaret

Yeni Camii

Roman Forum

Church, Crypt of St. Demetrius

Aheiropiitos Basilica

Bey Hamam Church of

Agia Sophia

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Back to Contents pageTHESSALONIKI | Events and Festivals

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME

Helexpo Different fares organized during the year. All year round

Dimitria Festival Arts festival. September - October

International Film Festival Founded in 1960, is considered to be the top film festival of South Eastern Europe.

November

Documentary Film Festival Documentaries from all over the world. March

Photobiennale International Photography Meeting, organized every 2 years by the Museum of Photography of Thessaloniki.

Spring

Thessaloniki Food Festival A Gastronomy Festival, organized by the Municipality of Thessaloniki. It concerns events and action that highlight the flavors, the local products and the gastronomy of the Thessaloniki, in order to become a top culinary destination for both Greek and foreign visitors.

All year round

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Thessaloniki Outdoor Markets

• Modiano Meat Market Meat market, groceries, taverns,

traditional Thessaloniki street food

• Vlali Flea Market (Kapani) Fresh fish, spices, milk products

Dining and Entertainment

• Ladadika: an important and preserved area in the city center,

offering a vast number of taverns and restaurants, as wells as

cafes, bars and clubs.

• Valaoritou area

• Great Restaurants and clubs all over the town

• Shopping districts in the city center

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Back to Contents pageTHESSALONIKI | Nearby Excursions

SITE DESCRIPTION TIME

Vergina Archaeological site of the city of Aigai and the tumb of Philippos (the father of Alexander the Great)

1 hour drive

Olympos The highest mountain of Greece, close to Thessaloniki, which was the mythical home of the Greek Gods.

1 hour drive

Wine Roads Great vineries in the vincinity of Thessaloniki. 1-3 hours drive

Beaches Marvelous beaches very close to Thessaloniki. 1-3 hours drive

Thermal Springs and Spa Various natural thermal baths such as Thermi, Agkistron or Pozar.

1-3 hours drive

Mount Athos A World Heritage Site and autonomous polity in the Hellenic Republic, Athos is home to 20stavropegial Eastern Orthodox monasteries

1 hour drive

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STAY | Rooms

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STAY | Rooms

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Room Type Number of rooms

Inner View Rooms, for single or double use 57

City View Rooms, for single or double use 29

Inner View Rooms, for triple use 8

City View Rooms, for triple use 9

City View Junior Suites 14

Inner View Family Rooms 7

Green Suite 1

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Room Facilities

• Mini fridge - 2 bottles of water, complimentary

• Bathrooms with shower or bathtub,

luxurious amenities & hairdryer

• APIVITA amenities in the rooms

• TV - Telephone

• Air Conditioning / Heating

• Tea/ Coffee Maker, free of charge

• Wake Up Service/ Alarm Clock

• Free Wi-Fi

Hotel Facilities

• Restaurant & Bar

• 24-Hour Front Desk

• Non-Smoking Rooms

• 2 Elevators

• Luggage Storage

• Air Conditioning/ Heating

• Free Wi-Fi

• Business & Leisure Club/ Playroom

• Smokers lounge

• Meeting room up to 45 people

Services

• Room Service / In- Room Breakfast

• Meeting / Banquet Facilities, free Wi-Fi,

fax- photocopying

• Babysitting / Child Services on request

• Laundry - Ironing Service

• Car Rental on request

• Free use of wireless internet & pool table

at the Business & Leisure Club

• Parking within walking distance,

with extra charge

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TA S T E & D R I N K

Green Bar

Exquisitely designed, the Green Bar

is a cozy bar-restaurant.

Nest in an environment of urban nature

and enjoy the scrumptious American buffet

breakfast prepared with the finest quality

ingredients, light mouth watering meals

throughout the day & late night cocktails.

TASTE & DRINK | The Green Bar

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From the moment you enter

the magical realm of our City Center Spa

you will sense the relaxation offered

by our unique combination of spa therapies

and day spa packages.

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Release your body and soul from mundane problems and everyday tensions

and let us show you what a truly relaxing city break in Thessaloniki means.

For those who wish to maintain their workout regime, the hotel’s gym, fitted with the latest

Nautilus equipment is the perfect place to exercise your muscles and enliven your spirit.

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ORGANIZE | Conferences

IsminiThe Excelsior Conference Room

95 m2

The Excelsior Conference room brings enhanced service standards and innovative amenities to Thessaloniki providing audio-visual equipment, video displays and other tools for meetings or conferences, promising an effective and productive event.

Meet in the CityCity Hotel Meeting Room

55 m2

Our elegant “Meet in the City” meeting room is ready to accommodate different kind of meetings, private dinners, a press preview show, etc.

We take great care in providing our guests with all the standard modern conference facilities, from video projectors and computers, to ISDN phone, internet access, wireless microphones and overhead projectors.

We ensure that all your technical needs and requirements will be met with the outmost attention and care.

Your meeting breaks can be enjoyed in a privately reserved area of the Green bar.

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C O N TA C T & P O L I C Y

Hotel Address 11 Komninon St. 546 24, Thessaloniki, GreeceReservations phone 0030 2310 021 000Reservations fax 0030 2310 240715Hotel phone 0030 2310 269 421Hotel fax 0030 2310 274 358Reservations e-mail [email protected] Website www.cityhotel.gr

RESERVATION POLICY

Check-in: 14:00Check-out: 12:00

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

CHILDREN & EXTRA BEDS POLICY

Baby cot is available for FREE in Junior Suites or Family rooms.One Child under the age of 12 stay with their parents for FREE in Triple rooms or Family rooms.Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

PETS POLICY

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS

American Express, Visa, Euro / MasterCard, Diners Club.The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

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