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Theodorou Poulidou 6 651 10 Kavala |
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Kavala does perhaps not top your list of places to visit, but the Imaret is a destination in its own right. Built by the Egyptian pasha Mohamed Ali in 1817 (as a present to his birth town), the Imaret used to be a seminary. After years of neglect – the holy school stopped operating in the early 20th century – it recently started a second life as a monumental hotel. Words can do it no justice to its beauty… peaceful inner gardens, a high-domed teaching room (now used as library), a stylish sitting room, a hammam… Bedrooms are in the converted old cells and have dome-shaped ceilings, subdued lighting, elegant furniture and a delicately oriental decoration. Service, while smooth and efficient, is ever so discreet and the luxury aspect, while omni-present, is of the unobtrusive, nearly ‘invisible’ kind. Swim by candlelight in the cistern under the domed ceilings and let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity and subtle oriental spiritualism permeating the Imaret.
What makes it special to me:
The stunning décor, the fantastic rooms and suites and most of all the serene atmosphere.
But what you should keep in mind:
Some find the service a little cold.
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| Owner | Anna Missirian |
| Address | Theodorou Poulidou 6 |
| 651 10 Kavala | |
| Tel. | 2510-620151 |
| Fax | 2510-620156 |
| info@imaret.gr | |
| Website | http://www.imaret.gr |
| Opening period: | All year |
| Children: | Children over 12 years old are welcome, but it is not possible to have extra beds in the rooms or suites. |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
| Prices: | Double room €360-440 per night, double suite €500-1500 per night (breakfast not included) |
| Credit cards: | AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, DINERS, MASTERCARD |
| Accommodation | 11 double rooms |
| Room facilities | En-suite bathroom (bath and shower) |
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Breakfast is served until 12h00 wherever you would like it (and later in your room). It is an elegant affair presented on the finest china, with emphasis on quality rather than abundance: the bread is warm, the egg is perfectly boiled, the juice is fresh, the cake is delicious, and the little pies and yoghurt with honey add a Greek traditional touch. The restaurant of the Imaret is open for lunch and dinner and offers refined Mediterranean cuisine with a subtle oriental flavour in some of the dishes. All the ingredients are fresh (and you can tell) – some are harvested in the Imaret’s own garden. |
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The Imaret is in the historical part of Kavala, near the sea. |
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Kavala is situated 140 km east of Thessaloniki. When you get to Kavala, you should drive in the direction of the port, and you will see signs for the Kastro, House of Mohammed Ali and the Imaret. |
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The city of
Kavala is set against a backdrop of hills and mountains, and the countryside is great for excursions. Go and see the ancient city of |
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Read here what others said about the Imaret
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Surfing the Jacoline’s great small hotels in Greece site we found Imaret at Kavala. We decided to visit this beautiful hotel and we discovered something unique. Imaret is not “great”, is not “small” and is not a “hotel”. It is an archaeological place, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. A quiet place where time has its own rhythm. Our room was just perfect, full of fine music and the sound of the sea. No wish to visit any place in Kavala. The only thing you want is to stay and hear the voices from the past. We lived the experience of an authentic hamam and we had the most romantic dinner of our life. Everything was sensational at Imaret. A great chance to redefine our speedy everyday life, to rediscover the worth of simplicity. It was by far one of the most intense experiences we had. Thank you Jacoline… Vangelis K.Athens, Greece April 2010 |
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