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Essence Hotel

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
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Executive Double Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Comfort Double Room, Pool View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
$86
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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40 Egnatias, Nea Zoi, Ioannina, 45500
  • Place, Lake Pamvotis
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Perama Cave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ioannina Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ioannina (IOA-Ioannina National)
    ‪7 min walk‬

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Single Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Mountain View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Premier Double Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Triple Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Elite Triple Room, Mountain View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Elite Triple Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Elite Triple Room, City View

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Double Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Executive Double Room, Lake View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Essence Hotel

4-star Ioannina hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Essence Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Essence Hotel provides a fitness center and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 9688 square feet (900 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an area shuttle within 50 meters is available to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Essence Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Essence Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 m
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (9,688 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Essence Contemporary Living Hotel Ioannina
Essence Contemporary Living Ioannina
Essence Contemporary Living
Essence Hotel Hotel
Essence Hotel Ioannina
Essence Living Exclusive
Essence Hotel Hotel Ioannina
Essence Contemporary Living Hotel

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No internet access in the room. The rooms were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good except the breakfast was left over and not well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, service was good, friendly staff. One thing they can improve on is having staff wear some kind of uniform to seem more professional..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ok. Room features was disappointing .....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

simple for the positive side

room was clean and big, breakfast was excellent,the bed was comfortable except the bathroom was a little bit weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful surprise

We booked there because it was close to the airport for an early morning departure. Decor fabulous, breakfast excellent. Would highly recommend Essence and at a very fair price

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra och smidigt hotell!

Bra hotell väldigt nära flygplatsen, vi bodde bara en natt. Trevlig personal och okej frukost. Om ni hinner så ta en tur in till Ioannina, en jättefin stad!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wout

Business traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Αξίζει να μείνεις

Ολα μια χαρά!!άψογη εξυπηρέτηση
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalliroi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATHINAIOS

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strategico e confortevole hotel per visitare Ioannina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024