Pia Bella Hotel - Which room are we likely to get?

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 19:58

Hi everyone, its been 99% decided that we will try and book Pia Bella Hotel for 1 week thru Anatolian Sky 3rd August. Been looking thru the reviews but can someone try and confirm that if you are not there for the Casino they will not put you in that part. Really coming for a rest and do not want flashing lights. Stayed there years ago and have no other problem with Pia Bella just being a bit cautious now I have read the reviews regarding the Casino side. If not we could be swayed to Oscars. Thanks

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:12

We stay Pia Bella third floor room 312 in the main Hotel overlooking the Pool. Never heard noise or had flashing lights they are the superior rooms, if you ask you can usually get the free upgrade if not wait until you get there and ask, they are very obliging and don't usually refuse you anything, never met anyone staying in the rooms over the Casino, the garden rooms are lovely too but again they are the superior rooms, the basic rooms are facing the main road and get road noise. Try Direct Traveller usually a bit cheaper and you can fly to Larnaca or Ercan.

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:20

Hi Woodspeckie, thanks for your reply. We have been searching around but its the flights to Larnaca that are late at night and not corresponding with our leave. I think my son has already checked Direct Traveller as well. Flights only are a ridiculous price also either to Ercan or Larnaca. When we stayed there years ago we had a room facing the road but there was less traffic then. Thanks Woodspeckie

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:24

Dalartokat,

Stayed there a few times and cannot fault the place.Cant comment about casino rooms though as i have never stayed in one.The staff are very helpful and go out of their way to help if you have a problem,

Paul.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:28

Who ever you book with you can e-mail Pia Bella and ask for a certain room, you know then you get it if you request with travel agent it isn't guaranteed.

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 20:56

Woodspeckie thanks again, I thought about doing that so now you have said it I will do that. Many thanks

yunus



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 327

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 03:05

if you do book the pia bella, don't forget to see linda who does the best thai massage. not to be missed ! i always go for " thai relax " which doesn't envolve stretching.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 07:07

If you book the Sempati Hotel Erkan the manager / owner books the flights and transfers for you at a good price

craig2536


Joined: 09/06/2007
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 18:12

hi the rooms above the casino were rented by the casino , the whole block was rented by the casino for the casino offices, some management staff and casino players , I know because it was me that built the casino and installed the flashing neon. OOOPS. The hotel might have taken back a couple of the rooms when they were overbooked. But it was not usual. They of course want to sell there rooms first, also there is no lift in that part of the hotel, so its a hard climb up the stairs after a few effes.

The new building is first class and you will not be dissapointed.

The hotel as a whole is owned and run by Ali, he is there every day and most of the staff have been there for years. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 18:24

Msg 1



Phone Anatolian with any special request, they are very good at getting the room/s you would prefer.



Rob

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 19:17

We found booking direct from the hotel had the best deal for us on a superior room and half board, the prices were better than any on the web, and you only pay a percentage of the room deposit, the rest when you get there or leave..

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 19:46

Dalar,

My family and I have stayed at The Pia Bella 3 times.

The first being over the reception were the noisy rooms are supposed to be.

The room was nice, but this was before the Casino was built!

Don't get the room next to the outside spiral staircase as it is noisy if a reception is on.

We subsequently asked for the annexe, just set back from the main building.

Only problem we had was getting a double room.

The staff are great people really friendly and make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

I have always booked direct with the hotel.

Julie

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
23/07/2009 20:48

Hi everyone thanks for all your replies and yes we are staying at Pia Bella booked today. We have stayed there before many years ago and know Ali etc. My concern was just the Casino and the rooms after reading the other postings from the search. I think we have done the right thing and will wait to see our room when we get there. Its also because its nearer to walk to town etc. + also it came out one of the cheapest. Yeah its a bind the long flight to Ercan(via Istanbul) but it suited our pocket and good times for flights. Will let you know how our holiday goes, looking forward to it. Regards Sylvie



Nurseawful, my son used to work with Erkan at Sempati when it first opened and with Erkan at Club Z and it was a consideration but its too far out for us, we don't want a car all the time maybe just a couple of days. Well thats our plan at the moment and probably will go there for a drink etc. Many thanks

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 15:20

I have booked an upgrade for a Deluxe Room , are these in the new complex and has anyone stayed in these rooms recently.



Thanks

bigmomma


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 16:43

I believe that the Pia Bella no longer has the casino

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 16:44

Not heard of the Deluxe rooms, usually standard and superior. Deluxe not advertised on the Pai Bella website gives details of the standard and superior only.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 16:47

The Casino was seperate from the Hotel, it was either rented out or sold to the Casino owner, the money raised from that paid for upgrading on the Hotel.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
04/08/2009 17:03

Yes its says Deluxe Room next to the Superior rooms B&B or Half Board on the hotel reservation page when you put in the dates to book



I have confirmation from Reservation Department

Cuneyt Garabet.

A lot of the holiday web firms were not offering Half Board Deluxe rooms as an option only direct from the hotel itself..

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
10/08/2009 13:21

Some nice pictures of the various rooms here



http://www.a1cyprus.com/hotel.php?id=22

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
10/08/2009 21:03

Bigmomma, I can tell you that the Casino is definately open, I was on holiday there last week. Our room was over the top. Its open 24 hours and all nationalities going in and out. Also when the entertainment(Johnny Hawkins I think his name was) he was promoting the Casino. It does not affect the residents in Pia Bella it has a separate entrance.