Frequently Asked Questions. Q How far is City Hotel from Thessaloniki's airport or train station? A City Hotel is located downtown Thessaloniki, right in the heart of the financial and business commerce district. Thessaloniki's airport Macedonia is 16 Km (10 miles) to the South, or about a 35' drive (50' under heavy traffic). Thessaloniki's train station is less than 2 Km (1+ mile) away, and under normal circumstances, it's only a 10' ride. However, during rush hour, it may take as much as 20'. There are public buses that can take you to (or bring you from) the train station; bus stops are right across the street from the hotel. Q Can I connect to the internet from my room? A Yes you can connect to the Internet through wireless connection. Also there are extra telephone (plain RJ11 POTS and RJ45 ISDN) jacks in your room to connect through dialup from your laptop. However, you should make arrangements with your ISP for roaming capabilities of your dialup account. If your ISP does not support worldwide roaming, you may either contact one of the various Greek ISPs to obtain a short-term account (you will find some links to their websites on our links page), or just visit any of the numerous internet cafes around the city. There are actually a couple of those within walking distance from the hotel. Q What are the regular check-in and check-out times? A Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00 noon. However, for our guest who will be making their reservation from our website, we will extend the check-out time till 16:00 for their convenience! As always, if you leave Thessaloniki on a late flight, we will be happy to keep your luggage in storage, at no extra charge! Remeber that Greece is on the GMT +2 Hours Time Zone, as is Cairo and Helsinki. Q Are pets welcome in the hotel? A Your small friends (under 5 kilos or 11 pounds) are more than welcome to be our guests, as long as they do not disturb other guests during quiet hours and stay in your room when you visit our restaurant or bar. Q Can I exchange foreign currency in the concierge? A Of course. We will be happy to assist you exchanging major currencies and/or traveller's cheques. Q Is City Hotel located on a safe part of the town? A All in all, Thessaloniki is a rather safe city, even though-as in any big city-there are areas of lesser safety, especially after dark. However, downtown Thessaloniki, where the hotel is located, is considered to be among the safest parts of the town, so safety should not really be your concern, at least for the immediate proximity of the hotel. So, whether you're a businesswoman traveling alone, an elderly couple or traveling with your kids, you will feel very comfortable in the whereabouts of the hotel. Q What are, in general, the working hours in Greece? A It depends. Regular business office hours are either from 9:00 to 17:00 or from 8:00 to 16:00. Government services are open to the public from 8:00 to 13:00, while banks are open from 8:00 to 14:00 (13:30 on Fridays). Most commercial stores follow the Mon-Wed-Sat 9:00-14:00, Tue-Thu-Fri 9:00-14:00 17:00-21:00, even though every store is free to make its own store hours. Q Does the hotel offer parking facilities? A Yes, we have made special arrangement with private parking garages to accept City Hotel guests at a much-reduced rate than the normal. All these garages are within walking distance of the hotel. Q How hard is to get the international press? A Since City Hotel is in the middle of the business district of Thessaloniki, there are numerous international bookstores within walking distance of the hotel, carrying a wide variety of the international press. As a matter of fact, the oldest international bookstore of Thessaloniki is only 50 meters away! Alternatively, you may find lots of major international newspapers and magazines in many kiosks that sell tobacco and other small items in the neighborhood of City Hotel. Q Is there room service in the hotel? A Certainly. Our room service will be happy to serve you anything your heart desires from 07:00 to 01:00 past midnight. Q What AC is used in Thessaloniki? A Throughout Greece you will find 220V, 50 Hz AC electric power. We have also included standard electric razor outlets (12V) in the bathrooms of every room for your convenience.

Our staff can help you with all your travel needs, from airline reservations to taxi transfers. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, controlled by the guest. We'll be happy to arrange for baby-sitting for your young ones. With so many banks around, rest assured that you'll find a helping hand in our concierge with all your banking needs. Got something for the post office or are you in need of a courier service? Give us a call at the concierge! A variety of specialty doctors are readily available, should you need to consult them during your stay. Nobody knows Thessaloniki better than us. We'll be happy to offer you tips on things to do and places to visit while you're in town! The city of Thessaloniki is very close to major archaeological sites and museums of Northern Greece. Major Tour Operators organize daily excursions to such locations. For those who are interested in culture and archaeological sites, it will be a pleasant experience. For more information, please contact the hotel Reception. A hairdresser will be happy to visit you in your room per your request. Parking Accommodations. City Hotel has several arrangements made with private parking garages in the area for your car with extra charge. Should you need a car while you stay with us, our concierge will be happy to assist you renting one. Whether it's an early breakfast, an evening snack or late-night cap you will need at your room, our room service will promptly deliver from 07:00 in the morning to 03:00 past midnight. Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service. There is laundry, dry cleaning and pressing service available, so you'll always look at your best during the day. Forgot your alarm clock? No problem. Our concierge will wake you up any time you wish! Conference facilities. Our world-class Europe conference hall awaits to host your business meetings in elegance and quiet. Please see our special section for conferences!

Following is a partial list of various events held recently at Europe Conference Hall of City Hotel: ARISTOTELS UNIVERSITY Meeting EU Food Industy Dynamics and Methodological Advances 2007 Documentary Festival of Thessaloniki. ARISTOTELS UNIVERSITY Meeting Physics Department EUROBANK EFG Meeting. CHALKIDIKI HOTEL ASSOCIATION Press Conference. Following is a partial list of upcoming events within 2008: GENERALI LIFE Seminar. LANCME PARIS Seminar. ARISTOTELS UNIVERSITY Meeting Pedagogic Department EURODIAGNOSIS Seminar. * And several more business meetings, training seminars, samplings, private board meetings. If you would like to organise a successful conference in Europe Hall or simply hold a productive business meeting or seminar, please use our inquiry form to check availability and pricing. Our business department will contact you as soon as possible!

Our world-class Europe conference hall is ready to accommodate your every business need, from a small seminar to a large presentation. You can rest assured that with the City Hotel's premier business service, you and your guests will be able to have an enjoyable and productive session, in a secluded and quiet area, right in the heart of Thessaloniki! You can expect to find all the standard modern conference facilities, from video projectors and computers, to ISDN phones, internet access, wireless microphones, overhead projectors, etc., you name it. Even the most demanding technical needs are a snap to fulfill. Just ask for it at the concierge! The multi-functional Europe conference hall with 150 m2 can accommodate a number of people in different settings:

There are 125 spacious rooms (singles, doubles, triples and suites), all equipped with: direct dial telephone system. Wi-Fi Internet access. ISDN telephone jacks for internet dialup tea and coffe facilities both heating and air-conditioning. TV (Satelite, Cable TV) day and afternoon room service. All rooms and their bathrooms have been renovated to the outmost modern facilities and decoration. Also, keep in mind that relaxation is guaranteed as all rooms have double-glass windows to keep out the sounds of the city. Last, but not least, there are specially-equipped rooms for people with disabilities,so that they can, too, enjoy the City experience.. JuniorFamily Suites. There are 8 guest floors, two of which is non-smoking, while there are 32 non-smoking rooms of all types in the hotel.

Thessaloniki is very well connected via all sorts of domestic and international transportation. By Air: Thessaloniki's airport is Macedonia (airport code SKG, information phone number +30.310.473212), 15 Km from City Hotel or Thessaloniki's center. The recently (2000) renovated airport is the main hub for Northern Greece and the second largest airport of Greece, after Athens International Airport E. Venizelos (airport code ???). There are numerous domestic and international daily flights in and out of Thessaloniki. You may find more information on the maps and links pages of our site. By Rail: Thessaloniki has the biggest and busiest train terminal station in Greece. There are numerous domestic and international daily departures and arrivals, connecting Thessaloniki with other Greek and European cities. Useful information may be found in the Greek Railways Organization site. Rental Cars, Buses, private automobiles, taxis: There are many international and local car rental companies with presence in the city. You will find links to their websites in our links page. Also, note that there are many private companies offering daily bus service from and to Thessaloniki, along with the state-run KTEL organization of public bus service or its Thessaloniki Branch (Greek only). You will also find useful information on driving directions to Thessaloniki in our maps page. As always, our concierge will happily arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the airport. All you need to do is ask for it!