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This is a boutique-style small hotel in a surprisingly quiet (and yet central) location in the beautiful town of Lindos and close to bars, restaurants, the beach and local attractions. There is no onsite parking but spaces are available at nearby Atmosphere cafe for a discounted rate. The property has been upgraded and comprises of 8 rooms - of which 2 are categorised as suites. Rooms are stylish, comfortable and well-appointed for a 3 star property with an ambience of personalised service and refined intimacy. The owner Eleni Tacher is a first-class host and hospitality expert who is fluent in English and she makes an enormous effort to welcome and to look after guests as if they are visting her own home, always addressing requests and concerns with professionalism. In particular, sign up for the "Breakfast Stories" Greek breakfast which is an extra cost but well worth it as it is served in the secluded pebbled courtyard and of a very high standard. Do be aware that the property is currently transitioning from F Charm Hotel to F Fine Suites and certain superfluous finishing touches are in flight, but do not let this distract you from what is a lovely and relaxed oasis in the prettiest town in Rhodes.

As soon as I saw the property I knew I made a mistake booking this barely furnished apartment masquerading as a hotel. Do not fall for this delusion and be disappointed on your vacation like I was. The day of arrival it was very hot and I had been delayed by a ferry cancellation. I was genuinely looking forward to start my vacation on a relaxed note after reading the advertised amenities for F Charm. My first surprise was to learn I would have to drag my bags over cobblestones for 5 minutes. The owner clarified that when she advertised “we offer a car park free of charge” actually she meant there is a public parking lot that costs €7/day up the hill. No matter, I just wanted to try one of the “expertly crafted cocktails” at the on-site bar. Maybe I could get out of the sun since “the hotel boasts a beautiful garden where guests can take a leisurely stroll and immerse themselves in the serene surroundings”. Perhaps the hotel's spa could provide a “soothing massage” or I could do some planning in the “business center” or visit the hotel's “cozy coffee shop”. At the very least I could sit in the “air conditioned public area” and mingle with other guests. Upon arrival I was floored to learn that the only public space is a small courtyard, bare except a couple tables with seating. That sunny outdoor courtyard serves as a bar, garden, and spa. And - only in the morning and early evening - the small reception office doubles as a business center, coffee shop, and air-conditioned public space. To me this is willful fraud to tell a story of this bucolic facility that is actually one usually closed office and a courtyard. The “suite” did nothing to improve my arrival. It reeked of sewer gas from the poorly installed sink right next to the bed. It was sparse with no furnishing besides a cheap futon, wardrobe, and bed. The walls were bare except for some holes and hardware from previous installations. I was shown other rooms that had some wall art, but also exposed electrical wires. All rooms smelled of sewer and were missing most of the touches that were artfully staged in the posting. This is a very poor excuse for “luxury and comfort at its finest”. Only stay here if you are desperate and can accept a smelly, basic room without amenities or charm. The owner said there was nothing she could do to make up for her deception except provide a small discount for the missing amenities. What a shame, because she created a beautiful fantasy with false words and photoshopped images in the posting. Luckily I was able to find a nearby hotel that actually had those amenities, Caesars Gardens.