Hotel Du Lac Congress Center & Spa  

On the shores of Lake Pamvotis in Ioannina, this 5-star lakefront hotel and congress center sits steps from the convention center and minutes from the city center. Major nearby attractions include the Averoff Museum and the Church of Agios Athanasios, both under a mile away. Address: Karolou Papoulia Ave & Ikkou Street.

Modern, tech-forward and renovated in 2010, the hotel houses 170 rooms from singles to suites and executive categories. Rooms come with minibars, air conditioning, safes, LCD TVs and private bathrooms; some categories include bathrobes and slippers. Executive rooms even feature private pools. Expect lake-view mornings and contemporary, comfortable décor throughout.

Relax at the full-service spa with massages, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and indoor pool (some services at extra charge). There's a seasonal outdoor pool and a poolside bar for sunny afternoons. Free self parking, 24-hour reception, elevators, bike rentals and laundry/dry-cleaning services keep stays easy. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings and unwind by the bar or café.

An advanced technological congress center links directly to the hotel, with a ballroom and 14 meeting rooms offering about 9,709 sq ft (902 sqm) of event space. Complimentary wireless internet and meeting facilities make it a strong pick for conferences and corporate stays.

Two on-site restaurants serve breakfast and full meals, plus a bar/lounge and a coffee shop for snacks. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00 AM. Menus include local Epirus flavors alongside international options, and limited room service is available.