Atelier 71

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked up to Atelier 71 – the name sounds a bit pretentious, doesn’t it? But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked right on Neas Ionias street, which puts you smack in the heart of Rhodes Town without being on one of those crazy tourist strips where you can’t hear yourself think. You know what I mean – close enough to everything but you can actually get some sleep at night.

The whole vibe here feels like someone took a traditional Greek building and gave it this subtle modern twist without going overboard. I mean, you’re not dealing with some sterile boutique hotel situation, but it’s not trying too hard to be “authentic” either, if that makes sense. The rooms are honestly really well thought out – and I say this as someone who’s stayed in way too many places where you bump into the bathroom door every time you want to open your suitcase. Everything just… works. The air conditioning actually cools the room (not always a given in Greece, trust me), and there’s decent water pressure, which honestly became my main concern after a few disappointing showers elsewhere on the islands.

What really sold me on this place was how the staff genuinely seemed to know Rhodes Town inside and out. Not just the obvious tourist spots, but like – they pointed me toward this little bakery about three blocks away that locals actually go to, and they knew which streets get clogged with cruise ship crowds so I could time my wandering better. The medieval Old Town is literally a ten-minute walk, but here’s the thing nobody tells you – you’re also super close to the newer part of town where you can grab normal stuff like pharmacy items or decent coffee without paying tourist prices. It’s that sweet spot location-wise.

I’ll be honest, the place isn’t huge, so it can feel a bit intimate when everyone’s coming and going at the same time, but that also means the service feels more personal. Check-in was smooth – none of that standing around wondering if they lost your reservation drama. And look, with a 9.3 rating, I was expecting it to be good, but sometimes those scores are inflated by people who are just happy their flight didn’t get cancelled, you know? This actually deserved it. The whole experience just felt… effortless, I guess? Like they’ve figured out all the little things that make a stay either frustrating or pleasant. Even simple stuff like having enough outlets near the bed and blackout curtains that actually block light.

If you’re the type who wants to be right in Rhodes Town but not feel like you’re sleeping in a tourist trap, this is probably your spot. It’s not trying to be the flashiest place on the island, but honestly, that’s part of what makes it work.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $176. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Rita from Latvia – 20 August 2024 (10/10)

  We liked everything. Amaizing! Recommend!
  
  What could be improved: Only one set of keys, which was unconvinient

• Raphael from Germany – 28 July 2024 (8/10)

• Sofia from Germany – 10 September 2024 (10/10)

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