Rex Hotel,
Kalamata, Messinia area, Peloponnese
LOCATION INFORMATION
Hotel
Rex is situated in Kalamata the second largest city of the Peloponnese
and the capital of the Messinian region. The old town of Kalamata
was nearly totally destroyed by the Turks and rebuild by the
the French engineers in the 1830's. The old town around the
castle is picturesque and worth visiting. Also worth visiting
is the lively waterfront of Kalamata. |
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Kalamata
castle build in the 13th century is worth visiting for the wonderful
views that are possible from the castle. If you are visiting Rex
hotel and Kalamata during the summer months, do not miss taking
in one of the performances that take place at the castle during
the Kalamata Summer Festival. Near by the Hotel Rex you can find
public transportation services, the town hall, the government
house, the tourist information office. During your stay at the
Hotel Rex it is worth also visiting the Benakio museum, the Folklore
museum, Ipapanti church and the monastery. |
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Rex Hotel,
Kalamata, Messinia area, Peloponnese
HOW TO GET TO KALAMATA AND REX HOTEL
Getting to Rex hotel and Kalamata could not be easier. There
are direct charter flights from Europe, as well as flights from
Athens. There are train services from Athens as well as a frequent
daily bus service from Athens (journey time by bus is around
three and a half hours. Finally you can drive to Kalamata on
one of the major road systems that link Kalamata with Athens,
Patras and Corinth (the journey time from Athens to Kalamata
by car is around two and a half hours). |
Rex Hotel,
Kalamata, Messinia area, Peloponnese
GENERAL INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
In the historical and shopping center of Kalamata
is the fully renovated HOTEL REX. One of the first neoclassical
buildings which from the beginning of the century, accommodated
distinguished personalities.
Rex hotel facilities include room service, reception
service, buffet breakfast and on the ground floor of the hotel
there is a cafe bar and a luxurious dining room with excellent
Greek and international cuisine. Also at Hotel Rex there is
a hairdresser's service and a tourist shop. In addition there
is also a multi use lounge of the first floor which can accommodate
up to 160 people. Companies and organizations can give informative
and training seminars, meetings, conventions, interviews as
well as exhibitions and product or service presentations.
Hotel Rex in Kalamata is open all year round. |
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Rex Hotel,
Kalamata, Messinia area, Peloponnese
ROOM AMENITIES
All Rex hotel 42 rooms are air conditioned, have sound insulated
windows, private bathroom, satellite TV, a mini bar, direct
dial phone, internet access. Rex also offers 2 suites on the
highest floor with all the facilities as the standard rooms
but also hydro-massage tubs and panoramic views. Some rooms
at the Hotel Rex in Kalamata are suitable for disabled. All
Rex hotel rooms have a balcony with city or park views. |
Rex Hotel,
Kalamata, Messinia area, Peloponnese
POSSIBLE SIGHTSEEING WHILST STAYING AT THE HOTEL REX IN KALAMATA |
Using
Kalamata and the Rex hotel as your base, you can visit Sparta,
which is around 60 kilometers away, via the Langada pass that
runs through the Taygetos mountains, offering the opportunity
of experiencing some of the most stunning views in the area. Another
place worth visiting while staying in Kalamata is Koroni, an old
Venetian town on the coast, approximately 45 kilometers away from
Kalamata. Koroni's narrow winding streets are worth exploring,
followed by a visit to the fine sandy beach of Zaga, lying just
to the south of Koroni. |
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Rex Hotel ,
Kalamata, Messinia, Peloponnese
CONTACT DETAILS
REX HOTEL
ARISTOMENOUS 26, KALAMATA, PELOPONNESE, GREECE |
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The
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Conference room
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Interior
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Special dinner events
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another layout of the conference room
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