The Ciao Stelio Deluxe Hotel

The Ciao Stelio Deluxe Hotel is a in a six-story beachfront property that was converted from an apartment hotel into a chic business boutique hotel in May of 2015. The lobby is strikingly chic, with white leather sofas and black-and-white graphic cushions with little pops of color worked in. Check-in takes place at a  black-and-white marble reception counter with a matching marble back wall and hot pink backlighting. Off to one side is the bar and restaurant area, with a similar color scheme, along with potted succulent plants and tall white columns. The hotel gets plenty of corporate guests as well as a steady stream of flight attendants and pilots, owing to the proximity to the nearby Larnaca airport. Note that children aren't allowed here, though the hotel will occasionally make exceptions for well-behaved teenagers over 16 when accompanied by their parents. Note that unlike many of the more tourist-focused properties in Larnaca, this hotel is open all year long. 

The Ciao Stelio Deluxe Hotel is situated right across the street from the beach, just south of the center of Larnaca. There are a few other hotels and some shops and restaurants in the immediate area. It's about a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive to the city center, where there are plenty of spots to shop and dine, along with attractions such as the Church of Saint Lazarus. Farther afield, it's about a 40-minute drive to Lefkara, a traditional village known for its lace and filigree silver work. The party hub of Ayia Napa is a 50-minute drive from the hotel. Limassol takes about an hour to reach. It's 90 minutes by car to Paphos and just under two hours to scenic Mount Olympos. The Larnaca Airport is about a 10-minute drive away. 

Rooms at this hotel range from tiny Standard Singles without balconies clear up to spacious Junior and Grand Executive Suites with direct views out on the sea. All categories have similar decor schemes, with white curtains and walls, wood-finish accent panels and tables, and parquet or marble floors (most also have step-up platforms for beds in a darker charcoal color). Many categories also have furnished balconies with tables and chairs. Amenities common to all rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars with snacks, free safes, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Another fun touch are welcome gifts such as wine or snacks (or even Moet & Chandon Champagne and chocolate muffins in higher category units). Guests in Executive Suites also get a platter of fresh fruit that's replenished daily. Bathrooms are spacious and predominantly marble. They come with vessel sinks, huge square-shaped rainfall showerheads, and lots of free toiletries, including dental and shaving kits. Many bathrooms have windows that open. Hairdryers, terrycloth robes, and slippers are provided. 

Amenities at this hotel are geared toward business travelers, and include a lovely restaurant, Enigma, with indoor and terrace seating and a free and varied breakfast buffet. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner with special late-night menus. The Grand Bar off to one side also serves light meals along with cocktails and coffee drinks, and 24-hour room service is available. While there's no pool or fitness center, guests do get free access to the adjacent Total Fit Gym, complete with an indoor pool, a sauna, and exercise equipment. On-site features include a boardroom for up to eight people with audiovisual equipment, free Wi-Fi, free parking in an adjacent lot, and the free use of beach towels (municipally owned sunbeds and parasols are available to rent across the road at the beach).