The Sofitel Capsis Hotel Rhodes is a modern nine floor complex surrounded by palm trees and gardens and situated on the beachfront at Ixia, four kilometres from medieval Rhodes. The 695 air conditioned guestrooms have modern decor in beige with splashes of red or blue and carpeted floors. All guestrooms have balconies with sea or garden views, direct dial phones, Internet connections, minibars, satellite television with pay movies, and bathrooms with hair dryers. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar, a beer in the news and sports bar or a glass of wine in the piano bar, and evening entertainment is on offer. Diners can enjoy a wide selection of dishes served buffet style at the Pandora Restaurant, Greek dishes on the terrace at the Lagoon Restaurant, and buffet and champagne breakfasts at the Oceanis Executive Restaurant. The hotel has four pools, including a children's pool, and runs swimming competitions and water games. Kids will also enjoy the mini club and playground. There are shops for those who like to browse and guests can also enjoy pampering visits to the beauty centre. A variety of sporting activities are on offer including archery, beach volleyball, basketball, water polo and tennis. Guests can also play darts or billiards, or relax in the bridge and card room. There is a gym for those who like to work out, and aerobics sessions are on offer. There is plenty to see nearby, with the Acropolis of Rhodes, Rhodes town, Filerimos and the Valley of butterflies all within 30 kilometres. Rhodes Diagoras Airport is 11 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.