The Forest Park Hotel

Very disappointed and shocked by the service we had during our stay in this hotel..! Upon our arrival the receptionist Spyroulla ( an older lady) did not even bother to greet us in any way nor say a simple “Hello”. Her behavior towards us was straight up rude and disrespectful! We knew we arrived 2 hours earlier than check-in time, we even started off by mentioning that and she cut us off mid sentence saying in a bold tone that we are basically early and that she doesn’t have any rooms to give us ( to be noted that we just wanted to drop our luggage and stay at the lobby/ restaurant area of the hotel from the start). Anyhow, the manager’s Hlias’ behavior wasn’t that far behind, he had the same tendency of cutting off guests of the hotel ( not just us, we witnessed this behavior with 2 more guests) rudely and with an angry and kind of mocking tone when we asked what was the issue with the pool and when would it have been fixed, to which he replied quote to quote “There’s no money today”!? Furthermore, at night the stairs down towards the pool and “parking area” and the pool area as well are pitch black which is really dangerous as the stairs are steep on mountain terrain surrounding them ( there are lights, they just don’t bother changing them or fixing them to work). Regarding the parking, for the size of the hotel itself, it is unacceptable to not have enough parking spots to facilitate all guests. Moving on to the restaurant, meals are good and prices are relatively fair in comparison with other restaurants in Platres. Although, service was very slow and we had to repeat 5+ times for certain things and even to different waiters and had delays of more than 40mins to bring them. One of the elder staff of the restaurant, Kostas, had an unpleasant attitude and once again rude towards guests at the restaurant including us. In regards to the pool bar, which is part of the hotel (and NOT privately owned), staff there were greatly unprofessional as they were bathing in the pool and had to call them to get out and go take orders of people around the pool. They would also not give receipts there either and didn’t know the prices of things and had to ask each other for them. |Despite all the unfortunate events, I want to end on a good note and mention how much potential this place has! From what they told us, the hotel was bought recently by Forex company and they plan to develop and upgrade the hotel within the span of the following year. In conclusion, I would advise you, if you are considering staying in this hotel, to wait a year or two before booking, so that you can at least enjoy the facilities and have a nice stay here.

I decided to spend a weekend to this hotel in order to feel how celebrities lived in the 60s. I was not disappointed at all. The hotel has an old charm (and brags about it).| Arriving there, there is a large parking area, so parking is not a problem. We arrived earlier than the check in time but the kind staff gave us the room then. The room was big and comfortable like the old hotels. The only modern add-on was the wi-fi.| The location is very good. The area is very quiet and the village center is about 10'on foot.| We tried the restaurant which was good (there was live music on that Saturday) and of course the original Brandy sour cocktail.| It is a good choice for those who like mountains, relaxation and seek something different. Not for demanding travelers.

So we went to enjoy the calmness of the beautiful surroundings.. despite the general renovation needed, rooms are clean and staff is very polite and welcoming. What we found extremely annoying are the live music shows on the weekends. Extremely sound music echoing in the rooms and. Even too loud to sit on the patio and enjoy it with a meal. Honestly guys do something about it!! After a long hike most people want a quiet night. This is why we came for. I felt like I was trying to sleep over a night club

Vintage and beautiful. A "Forest" paradise in the mountains. Old, mature and full of history. It's my second time staying at Forest Park hotel. Stayed during winter, it was snowing and it was magical. This time it was summer and it was as beautiful as it gets. The smell of trees in the summer, listening to the soft wind passing through the trees. Just calmness. But the summer heat is strong this time of year in Cyprus, so I advise to stay inside and enjoy the air conditioning and the other amenities and delicious food. At night there was a live show with a band and menu a la cart. Sit outside under the fairy lights and enjoy a sip or two with a full meal or just a snack! This time I tried the pizza special which was excellent. The previous time I tried the chicken with mushroom sauce equally delicious. Head for a stroll at nearby villages and visit some landmarks or go hiking during tje right season though. Use sunscreen and enjoy! :)

A historical hotel from the past that seems to be stuck there, it has aged poorly to today's standards. Check in was at 15 which is in general considered a late check in (taking into consideration check out is at 11!!) we have arrived there and my wife used the toilet in the lobby, all toilets were in lack of better words a mille-feuille of urine and toilet paper layered almost to the brim, as it seem there was no water whatsoever. we waited to get to the room, where we finally were able to use the toilet, the room, uninspiring, old and decayed with the minimum requirements of cleaningness to receive the next guest. The view was good to the trees but the attention was always split between the beauty of nature and the ugliness of this shell of a hotel. finally night comes and thinking we were going to have a somehow decent sleep, as this though finishes I hear a faint microphone test, it seems they had a buzukia in store for the night, great, a noisy concert outside didn't really help my pregnant wife with the rest she so needed, afterall we decided to leave the city center to the mountains to find solitude and peace. While I was laying in bed waiting for the concert to finish I could only think two things, how happy I was that I had booked only one night and how I'll never book another night here.

Spacious room with comfortable beds, but that’s where the positives mostly end. Wi-Fi and mobile data reception (4G/5G) were practically nonexistent — streaming a simple 720p movie in 2025 was impossible without constant buffering. The bathroom was a hazard: cabinet hinges broken (nearly cost me a toenail), bath permanently stained, and a broken shower head. Overall, the vibe was “meh.” The location is in the forest, so the air quality outside is fantastic — though I heard other guests complain about moldy smells in some rooms. On the bright side, both the cleaning staff and restaurant/dining staff were very polite and professional. Unfortunately, this hotel feels stuck in time. Unless it adapts, its aging customer base will simply age out — because right now, it’s not somewhere teenagers, young adults, or even most 30-40-year-olds would choose to stay.

Me and my friends were out here for 2 nights. We found in the toilet cupboard smashed wood that made holes and we found dirt in them, we obviously didn't put anything in there. Then I had my other friends tell me that their mattress was filled with dust and hair. The doorknobs barely worked, we had to put a nightstand to properly close and some keys opened other rooms. Overall it wasn't bad, the staff was nice the food was nice but they should put labels because we confused pork with chicken. The stay was pretty good and other than the little details I would say its pretty good.

On arrival the hotel entrance looks good. We arrived too early for booking in but staff were very accompanying and a room was quickly arranged. The staff were all very friendly and cheerful.. The hotel is very sad needs a lot of money spent on it. Rooms very clean. Outdoor pool wasn't filled the indoor pool looks OK but desperate for a paint and tidying. Sauna/spa locked. Outside patio very large with good seating area. Food was good and very reasonable. The Friday night the hotel was over run with unruly kids running riot through hotel, patio and dining room. There are lots of cats running around the patio constantly begging for food.