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Olympian Village Hotel

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The region of Ilia is criss-crossed by roads, each one leading to something interesting: an ancient temple, a Byzantine monastery, a Frankish castle, a splendid mountain, an endless, sandy beach or equally to the unique Aldemar Olympian Village hotel.
Ilia is situated in the western part of the Peloponnese and is famous for its important archaeological findings, above all the site of Ancient Olympia. In addition, scattered mountain villages each one splendid with unique legends and traditions, are to be found everywhere. With its endless fields and fertile soil, it is as if the land has been blessed by an ancient spirit. Every piece of land has been cultivated with vineyards, olive groves, orange trees, etc. And when it comes to the sea…its coastlines boast kilometres of fine white sand blend with clear, azure waters.

The ancient site of Olympia is located in the woody area at the foot of Kronion Hill. The area has been inhabited continuously ever since the 3rd millenium BC and later, during the Mycenean period, it became a religious centre.
As legend woyld have it, the Olympic Games were said to have been held for the first time in 776 BC in honour of Zeus by Pelops, the king of the Peloponnese, who first founded the Games. Thereafter, panhellenic contests were held every four years, attracting athletes from all over Greece. Gradually, these events were enriched in both number and variety and prizes consisted of crowns made from wild olive branches. The ancient Olympic Games came to an end in 393 AD.
Fifteen centuries later, in 1896, the Olympic Games were revived. Since then, for each year the Games are held, the torch-bearer starts out from Olympia to carry the sacred flame to the place where the games are being held.

Excavations in Olympia were started in 1829 by French archaeologists, and followed 45 years later by German archaeologists. Further excavations and research continue to date.
On seeing Olympia, visitors from all over the world are astonished by its impressive series of monuments: ruins of buildings, sacred groves, temples and statues, and not to mention its archaeological museum. The museum hosts many exhibits of finds from the area such as stone heads, marble statues, terracotta pots and bronze figurines.
Very close to the ancient site lies the modern village of Olympia with its unique Olympic Games museum. A series of postage stamps as well as momentoes linked to the history of the games are on display.
Not far from Olympia are a number of other places also well worth a visit: beautifully preserved landscapes, ancient buildings such as the temple of Apollo, Epikourios; traditional settlements such as Lambia and traditional villages like Andritsena; well-known spas like Kaiafas with its life-giving natural springs, picturesque villages by the sea such as Skafidia, and towns built amid emerald green fields and valleys like Zacharo and Amaliada.
The region's capital, Pyrgos, sports exquisite neo-classical buildings, paved squares, small tavernas, and grills serving local delicacies and savoury snacks, all prepared with produce from the fertile soil of Ilia.
This part of Greece seems blessed by the Gods. Hospitality here is not just a word, it is a virtue, a tradition, a way of life!
Only 35 km from the ancient site of Olympia and 8 km from the town of Pyrgos, near the village of Skafidia, lies Aldemar's new "jewel", the Olympian Village hotel.

The hotel has 431 rooms and 82 deluxe suites housed in the main building and in bungalow complexes and 49 apartments all housed in bungalow complexes.

Room Types
::Double Rooms/Bungalows
    Garden view
    Sea view
    Pool Front
    Sea View Superior
    Sharing Pool
::Apartments
    Garden view (1 bedroom, 1 bedroom/sitting-room, 1 bathroom or 1 bathroom and 1 WC/shower)
    Sharing pool (every 4) (1 bedroom, 1 bedroom/sitting-room, 1 bathroom or 1 bathroom and 1 WC/shower)
::Suites
    Main Building Suite
    Sea Front Suite
    Sea view or pool front suites in building complexes
    Building Suite superior
    ILIS Sharing Pool Suites
    ATLANTIS Family Suites
    IRA Executive Suite
    OLYMPIA Suites
    PHAIDRA suites

Amenities
::Air-conditioning 24 hours/day (mid-May to mid-September, minimum)
::Colour satellite television with music channels
::Double bed/twin beds
::Magnifying mirror
::Marble bathroom with bathtub
::Furnished balcony or veranda
::Direct dial telephone
::Internet access socket
::Safe (at extra charge)
::Refrigerator
::Hair dryer
::Sofa-bed

Extra amenities for apartments
::Sofa bed
::Kitchenette
::Ceiling fan (in 17 apartments)
::Stereo / CD player

We offer our guests
Upon arrival: wine, mineral water, an Aldemar bath kit (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit).

We offer our guests of rooms / bungalows & apartments with sharing pools
Upon arrival: wine, fruit basket, mineral water, a bouquet of flowers, an Aldemar bath kit (soap, shampoo, shower gel, nail file, shower cap and sewing kit), bath robe, slippers and beach towels.
Daily: fresh fruits, mineral water and afternoon maid service.

Suite Types
::Main building suites, with sea view (1 bedroom, 1 bedroom/sitting-room, kitchenette, 1 bathroom-2-4 pax)
::Sea front suites, sharing pool in bungalow complexes (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room, 1 bathroom and 1 WC/ shower or 1 WC-2-4 pax)
::Sea view or pool front suites in building complexes
  A: Pool front or sea view: (1 level) 1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/ study, 1 bathroom, 1 WC/ shower-(2-4 pax)
  B: Sea view: (2 levels) 1st level: 1 sitting rooms/ dining-room/ study, 1 WC/ shower 2nd level: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom-(2-4 pax)
::Building suites superior, sea front (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/ study, 1 bathroom, 1 WC/ shower-2-4 pax)
::ILIS sharing pool suites (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/ study, 1 bathroom, 1 WC/ shower, sharing pool every two suites-2-4
  pax)
::ATLANTIS family suites, in 2 floors, exclusive use of the hotel’s 2nd larger swimming pool Ground floor: 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/
  study, 1 WC/ shower 1st floor: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom-(2-4 pax)
::IRA suites, sharing pool (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/ study, kitchenette, 1 bathroom/ sauna, sharing pool every two suites 1   WC/ shower 2-4 pax)
::OLYMPIA suites, private pool (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room/ study, 1 bathroom, 1 WC-2-4 pax)
::PHAIDRA suites, private pool (1 bedroom, 1 sitting-room/ dining-room, 2nd bedroom-sitting-room/ study, 1 bathroom, 1 WC/ shower-2-4   pax)

Suite amenities
::Air-conditioning 24 hours/day (mid-June to mid-September, minimum)
::Colour satellite television with music channels
::Kitchenette (main building suites only)
::Coffee and tea making facilities
::Furnished balcony or veranda
::Marble bathroom with bathtub / Jacuzzi (not in main buildings suites, with sea view, sea front suites, sharing pool)
::Internet access socket
::Direct dial telephone
::Double bed/twin beds
::Stereo/CD player (main building Suites, with sea view)
::Magnifying mirror
::2 sofa-beds
::Home Cinema & DVD (Olympia & Faedra Suites)
::Outdoor shower (all suites with private / sharing pool)
::Mini-bar
::Hair dryer
::Safe

The following may be installed in all suites
::PC with Internet access
::ISDN telephone line
::VCR

Suite services
::Personal Guest Relations service
::Daily newspaper of your choice
::Laundry/dry cleaning service (at extra charge / 24 hours delivery)
::Priority booking for special nights and shows
::Express check-in
::Late check-out (upon availability)
::VIP breakfast in separate restaurant

We offer our suite guests
Upon arrival: wine, fruit basket, a bouquet of flowers, mineral water, an Aigner bath set (soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion) as well as an Aldemar bath set (nail file, shower cap, sewing kit, shoe shine kit, cotton swabs), bath robe, slippers, beach towels.
Daily: fresh fruit, mineral water and afternoon maid service.

Facilities
Facilities & Services for Children
::Baby cots (upon request)
::2 outdoor children's pools
::Children's restaurant
::2 Playgrounds
::Waterslide 93 metres long
::High-chairs (Restaurants)
::Babysitting (upon request / at extra charge)
::Multi-lingual animation staff
::2 Mini Clubs (4-12 years old, 7 days a week, 10:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17:30)
::Recreation and activities programmes at the mini-clubs
::Mini buffet at the Mini Club (4-12 years old, 7 days a week, 10:30 - 12:30 & 15:30 -17:30) includes a selection of cakes, pies and
  sandwiches, water, juices and one ice cream per child

Shops
::Aldemar Shop
::Mini-market
::Traditional arts shop
::Gifts shop
::Jewellery shop
::Hairsalon
::Internet area

Other Services
::Taxi service (upon request)
::Beach towels (with deposit)
::24-hour hotel security service
::Luggage service/luggage room
::Organised excursions (extra charge)
::Car and bicycle hire service (extra charge)
::First-aid
::Lifeguards
::Guest Relations services
::Currency exchange
::Transfer to and from your room (upon arrival and departure)
::Laundry and Dry Cleaning service (at extra charge)
::Daily train and bus service to and from Pyrgos and Olympia (extra charge)

Facilities for Persons with special needs
::10 rooms
::Ramps throughout the hotel’s central areas

Dining
Restaurants & Bars
::"Olympia" Main Restaurant (07:30 - 10:15 & 18:30 - 21:30)
::"Artemis" Gourmet Restaurant (19:00 - 01:00)
::"La Pergola" Restaurant (08:00 - 11:00) – July- August
::"Thalassa" Beach Bar & Restaurant (10:00 - 18:00)
::"Ambrosia" Snack Bar & Restaurant (10:00 - 18:00)
::"Marina Club" Gourmet Restaurant (19:00 - 01:00) – July- August
::"Apollo" Main Bar (18:00 - 02:00)
::Children's Restaurant (18:30 - 20:00)
::"Abeliona" Taverna (12:00 - 00:00) – July- August
::"Dolphin" Pool Bar (10:00 - 18:00)
::"Fontana" Pool Bar (10:00 - 18:00)
::Cosy Bar (19:00 - 02:00) – July- August
::Beach Kiosk (10:00 - 18:00)
::"Cellar" Wine Bar (20:00 - 02:30)
::"Pelagos" Pool Bar (10:00 - 18:00)
::Night Club
::Room Service (07:30 -01:00).

Meals
::Breakfast (07:00 - 10:15):
  Served in the Main Restaurant "Olympia", American-style buffet.
::Dinner (18:30 - 21:30):
  Buffet service in the Main Restaurant "Olympia" (inclusive: HB/FB)
  Two special buffet theme nights a week (inclusive: HB/FB)

  Notes
  Drinks are not included.
  Missed meals cannot be replaced.
  Dress code: guests are kindly requested to dress appropriately in all restaurants and bars during the evening (no shorts or bathing suits
  please).

Conferences & Meetings
Olympian Village Conference Centre
The newly built conference centre, located on the premises of Olympian Village *****, opened its gates in Spring 2002 and caters for groups of up to 450 people.
Aldemar Hotels investment plans include the construction and operation (Spring 2005) of a new conference centre, on the premises of Olympian Village ***** with a capacity to accommodate up to 2,500 people.

Facilities
With the use of soundproof partitions, the fully carpeted area of the conference hall may be divided into flexible multi-purpose rooms adaptable to the needs of any event. The spacious pre-function area may be used for registration or reception purposes, as well as for breaks. The centre provides complete audio-visual equipment, simultaneous translation system and the latest in professional-event support services and facilities. The hotel's facilities offer ideal solutions for special events (receptions, galas, cocktails, banquets, theme nights etc) in spacious indoor and outdoor areas (around the pools or by the sea) that may be arranged perfectly in order to meet any demand.

Sports & Recreation
There are 37 outdoor swimming pools on the hotel grounds:
::4 large pools (2 sea water/ 2 fresh water)
::2 children's pools (fresh water)
::21 pools exclusively for the 'sharing pool' rooms, suites and apartments. (fresh water)

Free of charge
::Sandy Beach
::Outdoor showers
::Basketball court
::Football field
::Volleyball court
::Table tennis
::Mini-golf course
::Beach/pool umbrellas
::Beach/pool lounge chairs
::Bridge room
::10 tennis courts (Quick)
::Beach volley facilities
::Waterslide, 93 metres long
::Large-screen TV & video room
::Two large outdoor pools (fresh water)
::Evening programmes and shows by the animation team
::Work-out programmes with fitness instructors (aerobics, aquafit, gym work-outs)

At extra charge
::Night tennis (4 floodlit courts)
::Tennis lessons
::Water sports centre: canoeing, windsurfing, pedal boats, banana-rides, ringos