Bio Suites Hotel Rethymno

BIO HOTEL SUITES is situated in a quiet area near the beach in the heart of Rethymno, is a one-of-a-kind holiday city resort for families. From the very first moment, you will feel at home and enjoy our first class service, Cretan hospitality, and friendly atmosphere. The beach is only 50 m away. Taverns, bars, and supermarkets are within walking distance. A 5-minute stroll will bring you to the historical picturesque Old Town of Rethymno. Hotel Background The hotel name ?BIO? was chosen because the hotel was built on the location of one of the biggest olive oil extracting factories in Rethymno, operating from 1920 until 1940. The name of this area was ?BIO? which is the short version for the Greek word ?Biomichaniki periochi ? which means Industrial zone. The chimney, which is the only remaining structure of the original factory built in 1920, still stands tall in the centre of the newly built hotel complex. With a height of 45m and a diameter of about 3m it has been announced by Greek Ministry of Culture as an official monument of the early industrial period of Greece. It has been stabilized by the hotel on its expenses with iron rings in January of 2006. HOTEL INFORMATION Built in 1999 Major renovation 2019 One main building 5 Floors 3 Lifts 145 rooms 528 beds The hotel is totally self-powered in case of major electric power failure Dining Breakfast Enjoy the most important meal of the day, each day with special care. It includes selected products and cuisine from Crete and the rest of Greece. Our goal is to give our customers a sense of the local gastronomy and familiarity with ingredients through taste, encouraging a friendly relationship with our country. International buffet Greek Breakfast Early breakfast (upon request) Breakfast basket (upon request) Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request Opening hours: Monday till Friday 07.00-10.00, Saturday and Sunday 07.00-10.30 Awarded the distinction of Certified ?Greek Breakfast? Dinner A rich buffet is prepared every day by our chef, who strives for the highest standard of quality, lovingly, and carefully selecting the finest ingredients from local producers. Dishes are mainly Greek and Cretan, but you can also select menus from traditional cuisine. We use only extra-virgin olive oil, which is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. International buffet Cretan and Greek Buffet Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request Cold plates (for late arrivals) Kids buffet Kids menu Baby chairs The preparation and storage of food is done in accordance with the ISO 22000 (HACCP) standard. All-day snack At the pool bar of the hotel, the visitors can enjoy their meal, as well as several snacks, pasta, salads, pizza, and many more viands choosing from a rich menu. The chef is always willing to provide you with the best quality of your meals. Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free) can be prepared upon request. Opening hours: 12.00 ? 19.00 Bar Nine Muses The hotel bar offers all kinds of drinks and coffee, hot and cold snacks and you can enjoy them either beside the pool or in the interior bar area. Opening hours: 09.00 ? 00.30 The hotel food & beverage department operate HACCP according to E.U.R. ISO 22000 Activities Swimming pools Give yourself and your family moments of carefree relaxation and family fun in the big pool (250 m?). At the same time, we provide a specially designed children?s pool, perfectly safe for the little ones. Our hotel offers complimentary pool umbrellas, sunbeds, and towels. Heated pool during April and October Gym The hotel BIO respects your daily needs for exercise and provides equipment such as exercise benches, treadmills, rowing machines, etc for your training needs. Opening time: 08.00-23.00 Spa Leave the unique experience and wise tradition of centuries ago to us. Our guests have the opportunity to book an appointment with a professional masseur that will provide a memorable and rejuvenating experience for both the body and the mind. At the same time, you can choose different treatments (by appointment) such as aromatherapy. Jacuzzi Hammam Sauna Massage Beach The part of the beach that is managed by the hotel is located on the central beach of Rethymno, just 200m away. Sunbeds, changing rooms, showers, and service for cool drinks are provided at the beach. Enjoy the sun and the salty water on the sandy beach of Rethymno! Notice: Ask at the reception desk for your discount coupon valid for the sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel?s beach. Playground and more In BIO hotel there is a safe place for children to entertain themselves. Numerous games and activities for children between 2-12 years are available. It is open from early in the morning (08.00) till late in the evening (20.00). Billiard Playroom Table games Events Many events for adults and children take place during the week in the hotel. Magician show, Greek night, International shows etc. The entrance is free. Guests without dinner included have to pay for the dinner buffet at the Greek evening, every Monday. The animation program may change in April and October. Doctor's office Bio Suites Hotel has a specially designed area where guests can visit a doctor, if necessary. The doctor?s office is fully equipped in accordance with the requirements and specifications for the better and most immediate treatment of our customers. Luggage room At the hotel, there is a special place for the guests with late check out in order to keep their luggage safe. In the same area, there are showers, towels, and safety boxes (with charge). Reception Desk The hotel?s reception desk is 24 hours open. Check-in after 14.00 Check-out 12.00 Late check-out upon availability Room service 09.00-21.30 food and drinks, 09.00-24.00 only drinks Rent a car, book excursions, reserve tickets Information about routes and prices for local and long distance bus services City maps Postcards and stamps Post box Sending messages cards and gifts Laundry service / dry cleaning / ironing at an extra cost Change of towels upon request Hotel doctor on call Finding the nearest pharmacy open overnight Computer/ laptop rent Printing, photocopying, fax receiving and sending, computer Sending flowers (with charge) Storing lost and found for a year Reservation for early breakfast, lunch basket and wake-up call Safety box rental Beach and pool towels Reservations for Greek evening Information for special offers Library Wi-Fi Access in all areas Central safe box Luggage service (porter) Conferences & Meetings Your meetings and conferences are guaranteed successes at Bio Hotel. Our prime location, well-equipped meeting rooms, and unparalleled services and experience in meeting planning will greatly enhance your business or social meetings. Cutting edge audio-visual and conferencing equipment is available in all meeting rooms. Meeting/Conference rooms Dimensions Capacity m2 Height Hermes Class Room 117 117 3m 3m 130 30 60 25 40 20 70 30 100 40 60 20

About Bio Suites Hotel Rethymno, Crete-Rethymno - presentation of hotel, facilities and services offered

BIO HOTEL SUITES is situated in a quiet area near the beach in the heart of Rethymno, is a one-of-a-kind holiday city resort for families. From the very first moment, you will feel at home and enjoy our first class service, Cretan hospitality, and friendly atmosphere. The beach is only 50 m away. Taverns, bars, and supermarkets are within walking distance. A 5-minute stroll will bring you to the historical picturesque Old Town of Rethymno.
Hotel Background
The hotel name ?BIO? was chosen because the hotel was built on the location of one of the biggest olive oil extracting factories in Rethymno, operating from 1920 until 1940. The name of this area was ?BIO? which is the short version for the Greek word ?Biomichaniki periochi ? which means Industrial zone. The chimney, which is the only remaining structure of the original factory built in 1920, still stands tall in the centre of the newly built hotel complex. With a height of 45m and a diameter of about 3m it has been announced by Greek Ministry of Culture as an official monument of the early industrial period of Greece. It has been stabilized by the hotel on its expenses with iron rings in January of 2006.
HOTEL INFORMATION

Built in 1999
Major renovation 2019
One main building
5 Floors
3 Lifts
145 rooms
528 beds
The hotel is totally self-powered in case of major electric power failure


Dining

Breakfast

Enjoy the most important meal of the day, each day with special care. It includes selected products and cuisine from Crete and the rest of Greece. Our goal is to give our customers a sense of the local gastronomy and familiarity with ingredients through taste, encouraging a friendly relationship with our country.


International buffet
Greek Breakfast
Early breakfast (upon request)
Breakfast basket (upon request)


Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request
Opening hours: Monday till Friday 07.00-10.00, Saturday and Sunday
07.00-10.30

Awarded the distinction of Certified ?Greek Breakfast?

Dinner

A rich buffet is prepared every day by our chef, who strives for the highest standard of quality, lovingly, and carefully selecting the finest ingredients from local producers. Dishes are mainly Greek and Cretan, but you can also select menus from traditional cuisine. We use only extra-virgin olive oil, which is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet.


International buffet
Cretan and Greek Buffet
Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc) upon request
Cold plates (for late arrivals)
Kids buffet
Kids menu
Baby chairs


The preparation and storage of food is done in accordance with the ISO 22000 (HACCP) standard.

All-day snack

At the pool bar of the hotel, the visitors can enjoy their meal, as well as several snacks, pasta, salads, pizza, and many more viands choosing from a rich menu.

The chef is always willing to provide you with the best quality of your meals.

Special menus (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free) can be prepared upon request.

Opening hours: 12.00 ? 19.00

Bar Nine Muses

The hotel bar offers all kinds of drinks and coffee, hot and cold snacks and you can enjoy them either beside the pool or in the interior bar area.

Opening hours: 09.00 ? 00.30

The hotel food & beverage department operate HACCP according to E.U.R. ISO 22000

Activities

Swimming pools

Give yourself and your family moments of carefree relaxation and family fun in the big pool (250 m?). At the same time, we provide a specially designed children?s pool, perfectly safe for the little ones. Our hotel offers complimentary pool umbrellas, sunbeds, and towels.

Heated pool during April and October

Gym

The hotel BIO respects your daily needs for exercise and provides equipment such as exercise benches, treadmills, rowing machines, etc for your training needs.

Opening time: 08.00-23.00

Spa

Leave the unique experience and wise tradition of centuries ago to us.

Our guests have the opportunity to book an appointment with a professional masseur that will provide a memorable and rejuvenating experience for both the body and the mind. At the same time, you can choose different treatments (by appointment) such as aromatherapy.


Jacuzzi
Hammam
Sauna
Massage


Beach

The part of the beach that is managed by the hotel is located on the central beach of Rethymno, just 200m away. Sunbeds, changing rooms, showers, and service for cool drinks are provided at the beach.

Enjoy the sun and the salty water on the sandy beach of Rethymno!

Notice: Ask at the reception desk for your discount coupon valid for the sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel?s beach.

Playground and more

In BIO hotel there is a safe place for children to entertain themselves. Numerous games and activities for children between 2-12 years are available. It is open from early in the morning (08.00) till late in the evening (20.00).


Billiard
Playroom
Table games


Events

Many events for adults and children take place during the week in the hotel. Magician show, Greek night, International shows etc. The entrance is free.

Guests without dinner included have to pay for the dinner buffet at the Greek evening, every Monday.

The animation program may change in April and October.

Doctor's office

Bio Suites Hotel has a specially designed area where guests can visit a doctor, if necessary. The doctor?s office is fully equipped in accordance with the requirements and specifications for the better and most immediate treatment of our customers.

Luggage room

At the hotel, there is a special place for the guests with late check out in order to keep their luggage safe. In the same area, there are showers, towels, and safety boxes (with charge).

Reception Desk


The hotel?s reception desk is 24 hours open.
Check-in after 14.00
Check-out 12.00
Late check-out upon availability
Room service 09.00-21.30 food and drinks, 09.00-24.00 only drinks
Rent a car, book excursions, reserve tickets
Information about routes and prices for local and long distance bus services
City maps
Postcards and stamps
Post box
Sending messages cards and gifts
Laundry service / dry cleaning / ironing at an extra cost
Change of towels upon request
Hotel doctor on call
Finding the nearest pharmacy open overnight
Computer/ laptop rent
Printing, photocopying, fax receiving and sending, computer
Sending flowers (with charge)
Storing lost and found for a year
Reservation for early breakfast, lunch basket and wake-up call
Safety box rental
Beach and pool towels
Reservations for Greek evening
Information for special offers
Library
Wi-Fi Access in all areas
Central safe box
Luggage service (porter)


Conferences & Meetings

Your meetings and conferences are guaranteed successes at Bio Hotel. Our prime location, well-equipped meeting rooms, and unparalleled services and experience in meeting planning will greatly enhance your business or social meetings. Cutting edge audio-visual and conferencing equipment is available in all meeting rooms.





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Services
Doctor (upon request & at cost)
Hammam (at cost)
Car & Motorbike Rental (at cost)
Bar
Outdoor Playground
Baby Sitting (on request & at cost)
Laundry & Ironing Service (at cost)
Sauna (at cost)
Gym
Internet Corner (at cost)
Boat Trips (at cost)
Swimming Pool for children
Massage (at cost)
Baby Chairs at the Restaurant
Toilets for disabled people
Airport / Port Transfer Service (at cost)
Table Soccer (at cost)
Table Tennis
Pool Towels
Lcd tv in rooms
Pool Sunbeds & Umbrellas
24-Hour Reception / Front Desk
Billiard (Pool) Table (at cost)
Beach Sunbeds & Umbrellas (at cost)
Restaurant
Swimming Pool (Fresh Water)
Shower & Changing Room
Games / Play Room (at cost)
Bar Restaurant
Wi-Fi Internet Access
Lobby Lounge
Fax & Photocopy Service (at cost)

Size: 58 m²

: Balconies overlooking to the pool or the front street furnished with table and chairs, Cable-Satellite TV, Coffee Facilities, Dinning table and chairs, Direct dial telephone, Double glazed windows, Hairdryer, Individually Controlled Air Conditions, Internet access, Kitchenette, Microwave oven, Refrigerator, Safe Deposit Box (on charge), Sitting room with two Sofas, Toaster machine, Two Separate bedrooms -one with king size bed-, Water boiler

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