Aliki Hotel was built in 1895 and initially belonged to Vangelitsa daughter of George Petrides, a rich captain and benefactor of Symi and then given as a dowry to  her daughter, Fotini I. Gennimata. Fotini was the mother of the memorable politician George Gennimatas. The name of the great politician has given to the shore where the hotel is located. Hotel Aliki is an old three-floor neoclassical hotel in Symi located in the port, just 3 meters from the sea and is regarded as one of the most famous hotels in Symi.