Le Meridien Limassol, Cyprus [Master Thread]
Apr 27, 2009, 4:03 am
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Hi All,
I have emailed this hotel, but received nothing of satisfaction in reply.....so, if you can help, I will much appreciate it.
I will be travelling to Limassol to demonstrate a surgical procedure. I've booked in to the Le Meridien. I'll be arriving in Larnaca at 3.20am on 1st May and departing from Larnaca at 4.10am on 2nd May. Does anyone have any idea about transfer times, and transfer options between Larnaca and the hotel in Limassol? Is the transfer service from the hotel any good? Is it reasonably priced? What are cabs like at the hotel? I have to transfer to the hospital 10 kms away....so are they easy to get? I'll have to entertain another surgeon when there in the evening - good restaurants at the hotel?
TIA.
I have emailed this hotel, but received nothing of satisfaction in reply.....so, if you can help, I will much appreciate it.
I will be travelling to Limassol to demonstrate a surgical procedure. I've booked in to the Le Meridien. I'll be arriving in Larnaca at 3.20am on 1st May and departing from Larnaca at 4.10am on 2nd May. Does anyone have any idea about transfer times, and transfer options between Larnaca and the hotel in Limassol? Is the transfer service from the hotel any good? Is it reasonably priced? What are cabs like at the hotel? I have to transfer to the hospital 10 kms away....so are they easy to get? I'll have to entertain another surgeon when there in the evening - good restaurants at the hotel?
TIA.
Apr 27, 2009, 4:14 am
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Apr 27, 2009, 9:09 am
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Hi All,
I have emailed this hotel, but received nothing of satisfaction in reply.....so, if you can help, I will much appreciate it.
I will be travelling to Limassol to demonstrate a surgical procedure. I've booked in to the Le Meridien. I'll be arriving in Larnaca at 3.20am on 1st May and departing from Larnaca at 4.10am on 2nd May. Does anyone have any idea about transfer times, and transfer options between Larnaca and the hotel in Limassol? Is the transfer service from the hotel any good? Is it reasonably priced? What are cabs like at the hotel? I have to transfer to the hospital 10 kms away....so are they easy to get? I'll have to entertain another surgeon when there in the evening - good restaurants at the hotel?
TIA.
I have emailed this hotel, but received nothing of satisfaction in reply.....so, if you can help, I will much appreciate it.
I will be travelling to Limassol to demonstrate a surgical procedure. I've booked in to the Le Meridien. I'll be arriving in Larnaca at 3.20am on 1st May and departing from Larnaca at 4.10am on 2nd May. Does anyone have any idea about transfer times, and transfer options between Larnaca and the hotel in Limassol? Is the transfer service from the hotel any good? Is it reasonably priced? What are cabs like at the hotel? I have to transfer to the hospital 10 kms away....so are they easy to get? I'll have to entertain another surgeon when there in the evening - good restaurants at the hotel?
TIA.
The hotel is actively served by cabs at most times of day and I never had to wait much longer than 5 minutes for a cab.
It is a while since I last stayed at this property so things may have changed a little more recently.
Apr 27, 2009, 11:34 am
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The overall drive from Larnaca to Limmasol is quite short. I would be surprised if it takes much longer than 20 minutes at that time of day. When I stayed at this property I took a car from the hotel for a meet and greet experience. There are public cans but like any other airport in the world supply of cabs at that time in the morning is likely to be limited. I thought that the hotel transfer was reasonably priced whilst I do not remember exactly how much it was (generally a good sign).
The hotel is actively served by cabs at most times of day and I never had to wait much longer than 5 minutes for a cab.
The hotel is actively served by cabs at most times of day and I never had to wait much longer than 5 minutes for a cab.
I'll phone the hotel again and ask them to arrange the transfer....will let you know the cost. Many thanks!
Apr 28, 2009, 2:29 am
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We stayed there in April and arranged a transfer from the airport through the hotel. The quoted price was reasonable, only a little more than getting a taxi at the airport. I think the drive was closer to half an hour.
This is the quote:
Taxi fares for 4-seater taxis:
Larnaca Airport:
From 06:00 Hours to 20:00 the charge is € 50.00 one way
From 20:00 Hours to 06:00 the charge is € 55.00 one way
Limousine Service Mercedes S class: € 120.00
For some reason, there are lots of flights that arrive in the middle of the night at Larnaca, so I think there are cabs there at all hours.
We never had a problem getting a taxi at the hotel. However, for your return to the airport you may wish to confirm with reception that there will be cabs available at that time of night.
When we were there, not all the restaurants were open. We ate at the Japanese one, and were not overly impressed. We ordered lunch a la carte at the restaurant by the pool where they do the lunch buffet, and were happier with that meal. They may be better at less "exotic" cuisines. I thought the food prices were quite high.
This is the quote:
Taxi fares for 4-seater taxis:
Larnaca Airport:
From 06:00 Hours to 20:00 the charge is € 50.00 one way
From 20:00 Hours to 06:00 the charge is € 55.00 one way
Limousine Service Mercedes S class: € 120.00
For some reason, there are lots of flights that arrive in the middle of the night at Larnaca, so I think there are cabs there at all hours.
We never had a problem getting a taxi at the hotel. However, for your return to the airport you may wish to confirm with reception that there will be cabs available at that time of night.
When we were there, not all the restaurants were open. We ate at the Japanese one, and were not overly impressed. We ordered lunch a la carte at the restaurant by the pool where they do the lunch buffet, and were happier with that meal. They may be better at less "exotic" cuisines. I thought the food prices were quite high.
May 6, 2009, 11:12 am
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We stayed there in April and arranged a transfer from the airport through the hotel. The quoted price was reasonable, only a little more than getting a taxi at the airport. I think the drive was closer to half an hour.
This is the quote:
Taxi fares for 4-seater taxis:
Larnaca Airport:
From 06:00 Hours to 20:00 the charge is € 50.00 one way
From 20:00 Hours to 06:00 the charge is € 55.00 one way
Limousine Service Mercedes S class: € 120.00
For some reason, there are lots of flights that arrive in the middle of the night at Larnaca, so I think there are cabs there at all hours.
We never had a problem getting a taxi at the hotel. However, for your return to the airport you may wish to confirm with reception that there will be cabs available at that time of night.
When we were there, not all the restaurants were open. We ate at the Japanese one, and were not overly impressed. We ordered lunch a la carte at the restaurant by the pool where they do the lunch buffet, and were happier with that meal. They may be better at less "exotic" cuisines. I thought the food prices were quite high.
This is the quote:
Taxi fares for 4-seater taxis:
Larnaca Airport:
From 06:00 Hours to 20:00 the charge is € 50.00 one way
From 20:00 Hours to 06:00 the charge is € 55.00 one way
Limousine Service Mercedes S class: € 120.00
For some reason, there are lots of flights that arrive in the middle of the night at Larnaca, so I think there are cabs there at all hours.
We never had a problem getting a taxi at the hotel. However, for your return to the airport you may wish to confirm with reception that there will be cabs available at that time of night.
When we were there, not all the restaurants were open. We ate at the Japanese one, and were not overly impressed. We ordered lunch a la carte at the restaurant by the pool where they do the lunch buffet, and were happier with that meal. They may be better at less "exotic" cuisines. I thought the food prices were quite high.
All your advice was absolutely spot and perfect.....and I booked through the hotel after reading your post. I also did exactly what you said: to confirm about cab availability with the reception for my return trip, as it was late/early. They advised to book one, and I think it worked out the same price as getting one off the street.
So.....Thanks so much. I really appreciate it!
Aug 20, 2010, 5:36 am
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I am planning a trip on points in Limassol.
Have you been denied breakfast over there on points or C&P?
Other posters have had no issues with that in the past.
Would be interested to know before booking... :-)
A family of 4 would mean €€€ only for breakfast
Kind regards
Frédéric
Sep 6, 2010, 10:37 am
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I am here right now, and can confirm that breakfast is not offered to platinums on points, C&P, or FWN reservations. Only paid rates.
Sep 6, 2010, 10:43 am
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Sep 6, 2010, 3:14 pm
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I still dream of the monstrously huge bowl full of individually wrapped chocolates that was in my suite here...
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