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Loutraki Palace Hotel on the Corinthian Gulf

Reader Stories: Our Greek Hotel Experience

From Kathleen Carlton

Where I Stayed

Loutraki Palace

Beautiful hotel,in the fishing village of Loutraki. The hotel is upscale and well worth the price. Great location, walking distance to the center of town. Lots of great shops, restaurants and a lovely walkway along the Corinthian Gulf. Loutraki is an hour drive from Athens.

Why I Remember this Greek Hotel

The Loutraki Palace was such a relaxing place. The staff went out of their way to be sure we were comfortable and answered any questions or requests we had, with a smile. They have a website for the Loutraki Palace Hotel and the pictures are true to what you get!! We had breakfast each morning in the restaurant and dinner one evening. The food was wonderful and the waitstaff were professional and charming.

Advice

  • We most definitely would stay here again! The town was a good size for walking. Cabs were easy to get if we wanted to go out of town to some of the historical sites. Loutraki has narrow streets, so unless you drive in Greece all the time, don't!!

deTraci Regula, Greece Travel Guide, says:

I don't think of Loutraki as a "fishing village" but more of a developed coastal town - the hotel website has a photo of the crescent bay of Loutraki -and by comparison to many towns and cities in Greece, most of the streets are pretty wide! I agree that driving in Greece can be very daunting, and even though I do a lot of it, I hate driving in the city centers. Loutraki is a favorite among Greeks and is also popular because of its casino. Ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal, the museum at Isthmia and many other interesting sites are nearby. You also have the option of experiencing the mineral waters in Loutraki (its name derives from "baths"). Loutraki can also be reached by train or comfortable touring-type bus from Athens, with both journeys taking about an hour.

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