Sentido Ixian Grand

Hotel Overview

Situated in a quiet location on the magnificent island of Rhodes, the Sentido Ixian Grand offers a serene and relaxing holiday experience for couples. This 5 star hotel has an idyllic spot next to the endless Ixia beach with unrivalled views of the Aegean Sea and cooled by the breeze of the island's west coast.
The hotel has an elegant and stylist atmosphere and a recent complete renovation has helped to ensure that the Sentido Ixian Grand is considered one of the most prestigious 5 star hotels on the island.
There are over 200 rooms at the hotel and a range of services and facilities available with emphasis on quality and luxury for all its guests. You will find the two calm and tranquil swimming pools an ideal place to swim or relax in the sun or enjoy a meal or drink at one of the hotel's several restaurants and bars. The hotel also caters for guests staying on business or wanting to organise events with conference rooms and facilities and Wi-Fi is free to use in all the public areas.

You can find plenty to do right near the hotel due to its great location with a variety of outdoor attractions and activities. Many types of water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and jet skiing can be found at the nearby beaches. Also nearby you can find tennis courts, horse riding and a bit further out there is a large 18-hole golf course at Afandou, or you can just enjoy one of the aerobic sessions right by the hotel's pools.

The Sentido Ixian Grand has a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange, parking, room service is at hours, medical assistance available, tea and coffee in the lobby, a library, babysitting or childcare available at extra charge, and security.

*Official star rating: 5**

##Location
The Ixian Grand provides an excellent base from which to explore the countless beauties and spectacular sights around Rhodes from the nearby Filerimos Hill where one the ruins of one of the three of Rhodes' ancient cities can be seen, the medieval city of Rhodes is just 6km away and one site not to miss is the Seven Springs, a sight of natural beauty.

##Accomodation
The hotel's accommodation is spread out over the 2 buildings that make up the complex. The main building houses the 124 standard deluxe rooms with many offering views over the Aegean Sea, whereas; the garden wing building houses the 87 garden wing superior rooms giving splendid views of the pool and gardens.

All rooms come with a double bed and room for a 3rd or 4th person sleeping on the sofa beds.
Standard rooms feature all the amenities you would need including: Balcony, air conditioning (May-October), sofa, satellite LCD TV , electronic safe deposit box (Free), hairdryer, direct telephone, mini bar, WC with shower, bathrobes (for adults), slippers, body & hair shampoo, body lotion, shower cap, ear tippers, de-make up cotton, manicure kit, sewing kit, shoe polish. Daily maid service - daily linen change - daily towels change upon guests' request.

Suites offer additional space and living areas and also feature a bath in each bathroom, as well as, all the same amenities as the standard rooms.

*All public areas are wheelchair friendly and there are 2 rooms at the hotel with facilities for disabled guests.*
Certain amenities may be payable locally.

##Eating and Drinking
There is a great selection of restaurants all offering a fine dining experience to be found at the hotel with the choice of eating buffet or ‘A la Carte'.

At the hotel's main restaurant guests can enjoy sumptuous breakfast and dinner buffets either inside or on the restaurant's spacious sun terrace.

Exclusively available for guests staying in the suites is the “A la zonia” restaurant where you can dine while enjoying the spectacular views of the bay of Ixia. Here you can enjoy an American buffet for breakfast and a dinner waited service main course with a variety of starters and salad buffets.
For lunch guests can visit the great poolside restaurant offering a variety of cuisine with Greek meze as starters and traditional grilled meats.

The hotel offers two bars for you to relax and enjoy a drink in, the Lounge Bar decorated in warm Aegean colours is the perfect relaxing place where you can read a book or soak up the sun on the outdoor terrace. The beach bar provides a great place to spend the evening and watch the sunset if you wish, all the while enjoying the cocktails that are exclusively served at the bar.

##Swimming Pools
The hotel features two large outdoor swimming pools, fresh water and sea water, ideally situated to enjoy the sun and cool breezes coming off the sea. Plenty of loungers and parasols can also be found on the nearby terrace.