Location.Galaxis Beach Hotel is a modern, whitewashed seaside resort situated on a sandy beach in the bay of Thessaloniki, 19 kilometres from Thessaloniki city centre and its sights and museums. Makedonia International Airport is 10 kilometres away, a 15-minute drive. Hotel Features.The swimming pool and solarium enjoy spectacular views of the bay, and guests can relax over a latte in the coffee shop and sample a selection of Greek wines in the bar. The concierge can advise on local sightseeing and book airport transfers, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency and offer a safe-deposit box. There are also meeting and conference rooms for up to 350 people, and wireless Internet access available throughout.

The Galaxis Beach Hotel offers gourmet dining at the Andromeda restaurant with its selection of Mediterranean and Greek specialities; alfresco dining is available on the terrace with views of Thessaloniki. The Pool Bar Galaxias serves light lunches and snacks next to the outdoor swimming pool, and guests can sample a variety of Greek and international wines in the bar.

Guestrooms.The 78 guestrooms, over four floors, feature traditional-style decor with dark wood furnishings, sash curtains and luxurious fabrics. All include balconies with views of the city and bay, air conditioning, cable television with premium channels, wireless Internet access, minibars, desks, direct-dial phones with voicemail, clock radios and safes. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip.19 kilometres away is Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, with 2500 years of history. The city's Archaeological Museum exhibits sculptures and statues from the Archaic, Classical and Roman eras.

Room Types:

Premium Double Room:   Two or three twin beds. Traditional-style decor with dark wood furnishings, sash curtains and luxurious fabrics. Balcony with views of the city and bay. Air conditioning, cable television with premium channels, wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail, clock radio and safe. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries.

Club Double Room:   Two twin beds. Traditional-style decor with dark wood furnishings, sash curtains and luxurious fabrics. Balcony with views of the city and bay. Air conditioning, cable television with premium channels, wireless Internet access, minibar, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail, clock radio and safe. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: Getting there.Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately 10 EUR to the hotel.

Driving directions. From the airport exit on to the highway in the direction of Perea/Agia Triada. Follow signs to the hotel.