I am a Travel Agent and believe in being totally honest about where I have stayed be it good or bad. On arrivial at the Paradise the first impression is a little negative
as you approach it sideways on directly from a road. The pathway through the garden
was a little unkept but then the temperature was touching the high 30's and the scorched grass gave that untidy feel to the place. Once inside we were met by an extremely friendly receptionist who quickly checked us in and showed us to our rooms. The hotel did appear a little dark in places but this was purely because the lights in the corridors were never switched on - but there was nothing to stop us from pressing the
switch ourselves. All of the rooms are of typical Greek style - basic twin beds,
wardrobe, dressing table and bathroom and balcony. Our rooms were clean daily
and fresh towels provided. The balconies had furniture on them to sit out on and enjoy the scents of the trees and shrubs below. The hotel has a nice pools area with bar/snack bar and sunbeds. Christos to barman is actually very nice if you take the
trouble to talk to him. Breakfast for me was ok but very basic - it consists of
three types of basic cereal, ham and cheese slices, hard boiled eggs, toast/bread
and jam, tea coffee and orange juice. By the end of the week it became a little
tiresome but remember you are in a foreign country and this is what they eat.
All staff were extremely friendly at all times and nothing was too much trouble.
The hotel, although situation off a side street is very close to the centre of Samos Town
where you will find plently of restaurants, bars and shops. Hire a moped and take in the whole Island - its a beautiful Isand so green and mountainous. If you take the day trip to Turkey BEWARE of what you can bring back into Greece - they are very strick on
what you can bring in yet the Turks are telling you you can bring practically anything in. I brought the eqivalent of 1kg of Golden Virginia but on arrival into Greece the limit
was 50g so most of my tobacco was taken from me. That which I was allowed to keep turned of to fake - so take care. If you don't like being hastled or pestered stay well
away from Kusadasi!! Back to the hotel - it suited our needs to the letter and I would certainly return again