Your stay — Marietta Hotel
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The Property — Marietta Hotel
The Marietta Hotel is a three-star property on the quiet side of Rhodes Town, a short walk from the beach and the old town. It has a simple, clean Greek-island aesthetic: white walls, blue shutters, a small pool courtyard with sun loungers. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, suited to couples or solo travellers who want a decent base without paying for resort extras. Standing in the lobby you see a tiled floor, a reception desk with a map rack, and hear the faint clatter from the breakfast room — it feels solid, honest, and well-run.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes Town was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greeks as a planned city on a grid system. It grew rich from maritime trade and is best known for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which stood at the harbour entrance until an earthquake destroyed it in 226 BC. The medieval Old Town was built by the Knights of St John in the 14th century, with massive walls, cobbled streets and Gothic palaces that remain remarkably intact. Modern Rhodes has a dual identity: a living Greek city with markets and tavernas by day, and a cruise-ship destination by night. Its culture is a layered mix of ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman and Italian colonial influences, visible in everything from the architecture to the cuisine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September — warm days (25-30°C), low humidity, and the crowds haven't peaked or are thinning out. The sea is swimmable from late May.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months. Temperatures regularly hit 35°C, and the island fills with package tourists and day-trippers from cruise ships. Hotel prices at the Marietta typically rise 30-50% above shoulder rates. The main drivers are school holidays and the Medieval Festival in late August.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early May and October offer the best value. Weather is still pleasant (20-25°C in May, 22-28°C in October), but flights and rooms are cheaper and the old town is quieter.
Weather & packing
July afternoons often bring a strong meltemi wind, which can feel cooling but also dusts everything up. Pack a light fleece or pashmina for evenings — the wind drops and the stone courtyards get chilly after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- The Rhodes Old Town pedestrian zone is being extended — some streets around the Palace of the Grand Master are now closed to vehicles until September. Check access points for your hotel.
- A new direct ferry from Rhodes to Symi started in June 2025, running daily at 8:30am, making it easier to do a day trip.
- The city's main market (Nea Agora) is undergoing a gradual refurbishment — some stalls are closed, but the fish tavernas on the outer arcade remain open.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Marietta Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inland side rather than the street. Upper floors are quieter from street-level noise and get better cross-breeze from the Aegean. The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town, so higher up means less scooter and delivery truck rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those directly above the reception/lobby area. Ground floor gets foot traffic noise from the entrance and possible staff chatter. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift motor and door clatter can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the street might get a partial view of the harbour or old town skyline, but also street noise. Inland-facing rooms (courtyard or side) are quieter with no view to speak of. If you want a view and can tolerate noise, request a high-floor street-facing room, but pack earplugs.
Quietest floors
Fourth floor (top floor) is the quietest, with no one above you and good distance from street noise. Third floor is also good. Both have fewer guests passing by.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodos has heavy moped/scooter traffic from early morning to late night. The hotel is on a main road, so expect two-stroke buzz from 7am until after midnight. Summer evenings bring bar and restaurant noise from nearby streets. The air conditioning units on the roof or side walls hum constantly.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor with a balcony that gets afternoon shade – the August sun on a south-facing balcony makes it unusable until sunset. Check-in is usually after 2pm, but if you arrive early, leave your luggage at reception and walk 5 minutes to the old town walls.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Marietta Hotel
Free throughout hotel, no password needed, connects automatically. Speed about 15 Mbps down – fine for email/browsing, unreliable for video calls.
Single lift serves ground to 4th floor (all rooms). No stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers. Free digital press via PressReader on lobby tablet only; can't log in on own device. No room newspapers.
Check-in 14:00–22:00 (strict; late arrivals call ahead). Early bag-drop from 11:00 free. Late checkout until 14:00 €20; after 14:00 full extra night.
Free for same-day after checkout until 20:00. No overnight storage.
Step-free entrance from street (flat ramp). Lift to all floors. No specially adapted rooms (narrow bathroom doors). Accessible toilet in lobby.
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Parking Rodini' 500 m north, €8 per 24h (open 07:00–22:00; overnight locked – pick up car before 22:00). Street parking free but scarce and chaotic in July. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (all year, but from 2025-2026 it becomes €6 per night per room for 3-star; check current at booking). No separate resort fee.
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. At check-in a €50 incidental hold on a credit card for damages/minibar. No cash holds.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Μουσείο Μέλισσας — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Φαρμακείο — 375 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or tourist spots — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller tavernas and markets may prefer cash, especially in off-season.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, and a few euros for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or frappe at a local kafeneio costs around €2.50-3.50.
A gyros pita from a street-side grill is around €3.50-4.50, often with chips and tzatziki.
A main course at a family-run taverna (moussaka, grilled fish or meat) ranges €10-15.
Along the Old Town streets and the Mandraki harbour area, souvlaki and gyros stands offer filling, cheap eats.
Supermarkets like Lidl and AB Vassilopoulos are common for budget groceries.
The Old Town market alleys and Ermou Street have affordable souvenir T-shirts, sandals, and beachwear.
Single bus tickets within Rhodes Town cost €1.20 from roadside kiosks; the airport bus (line 23) costs €2.50 into town.
Eat at tavernas away from the tourist drag of the Old Town’s main square. Buy water and snacks from supermarkets rather than beachfront kiosks. Get a multi-day bus pass if you plan to explore the island frequently.
Good to know — Rodos
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Marietta Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Φαρμακείο — 375 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)
💡 This line runs right along the coast road. Get off at 'Akti Miaouli' for the old town walls or 'Plateia Eleftherias' for the main shopping. Pay the driver, no ticket needed.
Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)
💡 The bus drops you 5 mins walk from the villa. Check the last departure time—return after 8pm requires a taxi. Timetables are posted at the terminus, rarely updated online.
Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach
💡 The same bus continues to Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko Beach—get off at the 'Faliraki Center' stop for the main beach. Return buses tend to fill up by 17:00; catch one before 16:00 to get a seat.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)
💡 Catch the bus from the main road (Leoforos Kallitheas) — it's a 5-min walk from Stella's. Buses run later in summer; check the timetable at the stop as it changes seasonally.
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre
💡 Call a taxi via 22410 24300 — they arrive in under 10 minutes. A ride from the hotel to the old town usually costs €10-12; confirm the fare before getting in.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre
💡 Use the 'Rodos Taxi' app or call +30 22410 65000 to flag one. For a flat rate, agree the fare before getting in — drivers often quote €15-18 for tourists, but locals pay €10-12.
Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)
💡 The bus runs along the coast road — sit on the left for sea views. It stops near the old town entrance, not the bus station.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace
💡 The bus stop is 150m left of arrivals. Buy a ticket from the kiosk at the stop or the driver if no kiosk; exact change helps. The hotel is a 5-min walk from the 'Rhodes City' side of the stop.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)
💡 Buy a ticket from the kiosk inside arrivals—cash only. The bus drops you about 800m north of the hotel along the coast, so walk south along Akti Miaouli for 10 minutes.
Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)
💡 Bus number 01 or 02 from the airport stop outside arrivals. Get off at 'Koskinou Square' — Stella's is a 10-min walk uphill. Have small change ready, the driver doesn't give change.
Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)
💡 No direct bus to the villa—you’ll need a taxi from the terminus, which adds €10–15. The bus is cash only, exact change recommended. Buy ticket from driver.
Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)
💡 Get off at the Stegna signpost, not the main road — it's a 10-minute walk downhill. The bus can be crowded in July, so have coins ready for the driver.
About Rodos
Wikipedia ↗
Rhodes ( ; Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands and their historical capital; it is the ninth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Administratively, Rhodes constitutes a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Marietta Hotel?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inland side rather than the street. Upper floors are quieter from street-level noise and get better cross-breeze from the Aegean. The hotel is on a main road in Rodos town, so higher up means less scooter and delivery truck rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Marietta Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those directly above the reception/lobby area. Ground floor gets foot traffic noise from the entrance and possible staff chatter. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift motor and door clatter can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Is Marietta Hotel noisy?
Rodos has heavy moped/scooter traffic from early morning to late night. The hotel is on a main road, so expect two-stroke buzz from 7am until after midnight. Summer evenings bring bar and restaurant noise from nearby streets. The air conditioning units on the roof or side walls hum constantly.
Which rooms have the best views at Marietta Hotel?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the street might get a partial view of the harbour or old town skyline, but also street noise. Inland-facing rooms (courtyard or side) are quieter with no view to speak of. If you want a view and can tolerate noise, request a high-floor street-facing room, but pack earplugs.
What are insider tips for staying at Marietta Hotel?
Ask for a room on the third or fourth floor with a balcony that gets afternoon shade – the August sun on a south-facing balcony makes it unusable until sunset. Check-in is usually after 2pm, but if you arrive early, leave your luggage at reception and walk 5 minutes to the old town walls.
What time is check-in at Marietta Hotel?
Check-in at Marietta Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Marietta Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout hotel, no password needed, connects automatically. Speed about 15 Mbps down – fine for email/browsing, unreliable for video calls.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Marietta Hotel?
€1.50 per room per night (all year, but from 2025-2026 it becomes €6 per night per room for 3-star; check current at booking). No separate resort fee.
Where can I eat cheaply near Marietta Hotel?
A gyros pita from a street-side grill is around €3.50-4.50, often with chips and tzatziki.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Marietta Hotel?
Single bus tickets within Rhodes Town cost €1.20 from roadside kiosks; the airport bus (line 23) costs €2.50 into town.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September — warm days (25-30°C), low humidity, and the crowds haven't peaked or are thinning out. The sea is swimmable from late May.
Top Attractions in Rodos
💡 Come at dawn or dusk for photos without crowds. The lanterns look magical after sunset, and the architecture is best seen without souvenir stalls in the way.
💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.
💡 Walk it at dusk when the street lamps glow and most tourists have left. Look for the carved coats of arms above each inn doorway.
💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.
💡 Best light for photos is just before sunset. Grab a cheap souvlaki from a harbour-side kiosk and sit on the rocks near the windmills.
💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.
💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.
💡 Bring bread for the peacocks – they'll follow you. It's a 20-minute walk from the centre or a cheap bus ride (€1.20).