Jewels of Greek Harvest

Overview

This new hotel, opened in late 2018, is located in the historic Plaka neighbourhood, known for its enticing cobbled streets with neoclassical homes, shops, tavernas, and cafes. It’s also close to the Acropolis Museum and ancient Agora. The stylish rooms and suites provide state-of-the-art technology, some with private hammams, hydromassage tubs, and Acropolis views. There’s a luxurious spa complete with a traditional Finnish sauna that uses volcanic stones and a range of massage options. You can even sip sparkling wine and enjoy fresh fruit whilst indulging in a decadent chocolate-based treatment. There are full beauty services available and outstanding dining can be enjoyed in the rooftop garden. The rooftop bar is the place to be for sunset cocktails or anytime you want to take in a view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus hill whilst unwinding with a drink.

Located across from the Parliament in the heart of Athens, within walking distance of the Acropolis, museums, exclusive shopping areas and the business district, the Grande Bretagne is a local institution. Considered one of the world’s top hotels, this is where the elite, from politicians to Hollywood stars, come to stay. Guests can expect meticulous attention to detail along with outstanding service, glamorous rooms and fantastic rooftop dining.

Overview

This luxury property with a neoclassical facade occupies a corner of Syntagma Square overlooking the Parliament, including the changing of the guard, and the National Gardens. Established in 1874, it oozes elegance with everything from a beautiful stained-glass ceiling to an 18th-century tapestry in the Alexander Bar. The elegant rooms boast classic décor and Victorian furnishings with modern amenities, including flat-screen televisions and iPod docks. Some have living rooms and patios that frame views of the Parliament or the Acropolis, along with butler service. Guests can look forward to swimming in two pools, indoors and out, and taking advantage of the spa which includes saunas, various massage options and treatments along with a beauty salon. Dining is especially impressive here with several options, including the rooftop restaurant, GB Roof Garden which offers views of the Acropolis and is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Housed in a complex of whitewashed buildings, Agali Houses is a Cycladic-style hotel with arched roofs, hand-laid mosaics, and a traditional village feel, perched on the caldera cliffs. Located in a peaceful Firostefani setting between Fira and Imerovigli, it comes complete with spectacular caldera views. The 31 rooms and suites feature exposed white stone walls and balconies or terraces showcasing sweeping views, some with private pools or Jacuzzis. Flat-screen satellite TVs, CD players, minifridges, Nespresso machines with complimentary coffee, high-end toiletries, robes and slippers all come standard.

Breakfast is served at the Agali Cafe, which offers outdoor dining on dishes focused on fresh, local ingredients. Throughout the day and late into the evening, it offers a menu with a wide selection of light meals, snacks, salads, and desserts. Drinks can be enjoyed here too, from coffee and fresh juices to sodas and cocktails, including the classics and creative modern concoctions. 

There’s a rooftop pool surrounded by a glass wall for relaxing or swimming with a sea view, along with an adjacent pool bar. Massage services can be arranged upon request. Concierge services are available for just about anything that would enhance your stay, from recommendations to arranging special celebrations.

The recently opened Canaves Epitome is the newest property in the Canaves Oia portfolio, featuring 24 villas, each of which come with VIP amenities that include their own private pool, plunge pool or access to the main infinity pool. It’s the only property on Santorini where dazzling views of the Aegean Sea can be enjoyed in privacy from every room.

Overview

Located in the northern part of Oia just outside the main town above the picturesque fishing village of Ammoudi, Canaves Epitome offers an especially tranquil stay for relishing the island’s legendary sunsets while experiencing the epitome of luxury. It features cave-like interiors, serene lamp-lit courtyards and a large infinity pool edged in dark, volcanic rock that makes it especially enticing. Of course, every room has its own heated pool or plunge pool to enjoy in private as well. Facilities are top-notch and include personalized butler service, a boutique, fitness area, daily yoga sessions and Champagne breakfasts. Newlyweds may want to book the lavish Honeymoon Suite which enjoys lots of natural light and opens to a private balcony with a heated plunge pool, sitting area and loungers, along with those jaw-dropping sea views. Families with children ages six and up will appreciate the two-bedroom family villas that come with an infinity pool and private cabanas.

Location:

Approximately 10 miles from the capital of Thira at the north end of the village of Oia above Ammoudi Bay.

Santorini Airport is approximately 25 minutes away and the Santorini Ferry Port is about 40 minutes away

Located in the heart of Heraklion, Legacy Gastro Suites, Legacy Gastro Suites Heraklion hosts a dozen rooms, steps from the city’s top cultural and gastronomic experiences. Each suite has a retro 1950s design with themes honoring Cretan icons like Renaissance poet Vicenzo Cornaro, artist El Greco, and writer Nikos Kazantzakis, while boasting sea views from nearly every vantage point. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, tablets for remotely controlling the lighting, temperature, music, and TV, Nespresso machines, and private balconies with dining tables.
Papi Restaurant is open from early morning until late at night, with breakfast featuring items like omelets, Cretan sausages, and homemade brioche. It’s followed by Mediterranean-inspired fare such as tagliata with herbs, sea bass with tarama, and fresh salads, along with pizzas and burgers. Epsilon is the gastronomic restaurant focused on seafood and high-quality dishes that “come out” of the flames, prepared in a wood-fired oven or a traditional Cretan parastia, an old open-fire hearth method of cooking. At either eatery, a variety of fine Greek and international wines are available.
There is no spa or pool on-site, but it’s possible to book in-room massages (including couples’ massage), body and facial treatments, or holistic therapies.

This exclusive luxury hotel that overlooks Heraklion’s historic harbor in a central seafront location that’s just outside the hustle and bustle, yet only a short walk from the port, shops, cafes, restaurants and museums. Guests enjoy spectacular views of the Heraklion fortress and stunning vistas from the top-floor restaurant and rooftop pool.

Overview

The GDM Megaron is a top choice for luxury-seekers in Heraklion, providing unspoiled views of the Heraklion fortress in a central location within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and sights, including the Historical Museum of Crete. It boasts a fabulous rooftop with a plunge pool where guests can look forward to gazing out at stunning Aegean Sea views while relaxing or swimming. The restaurant, located on the top floor, also offers breathtaking vistas of the sparkling blue waters and serves delectable Mediterranean cuisine. The spacious rooms include classic décor and modern amenities, including bathrooms that have small wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and high-end toiletries. Most include a private balcony, and all boast a beautiful harbor or city view. For the ultimate stay, book one of the Presidential Suites which include an in-room hot tub, overlooking the fortress and the sea.

Location:

Overlooking the harbor in Heraklion. The airport is less than a 10-minute drive away and the ferries can be reached in under 5 minutes.

Overlooking Mirabello Bay, St. Nicholas Bay Resort is made up of Cycladic-style buildings housing 137 rooms and villas, nearly all of which offer sea views. Many are along the seafront and come with their own private outdoor hot tubs or pools. Standard amenities include 50″ Smart TVs, minibars stocked with premium brands, Nespresso machines with free tea and coffee, and Marble bathrooms with robes and slippers, toiletries, and beach towels.

You’ll have a wide range of dining choices with something for nearly every diet and taste, all focused on ingredients from the resort’s private gardens and local sustainable farms. The poolside Minotaure is ideal for intimate candlelit dinners, while The Labryinthos serves traditional Greek fare with a modern twist. The Blue Bay has an all-day menu featuring drinks and light bites with seating on the jetty right above the water. Bars include the seafront Bonatsa for cocktails and music. The Greek kafeion overlooks the sea and often hosts bouzouki bands that play Greek classics.

The resort has its own private sandy beach and a fabulous spa for indulging in a variety of facial and body therapies. It also has an indoor heated pool, Turkish steam baths and saunas, and a beauty salon.

Minos Palace is an adults-only hotel boasting stunning panoramic vistas from just outside Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete as is the only luxury property on the island that offers 360-degree sea views. It has its own stretch of beach, a beautiful infinity pool, a spa and multiple dining options.

Overview

Located just over a mile from the cobbled streets of Agios Nikolaos with its seaside taverns, Minos Palace offers a luxurious stay that includes a magnificent, large dark-bottomed saltwater infinity pool surrounded by loungers and day beds where guests can gaze out at stunning views of the glistening expanse of the Aegean Sea. Look forward to taking advantage of the private beach, taking part in fun water sports, strolling through fragrant gardens or even taking a yoga class. After a day of play, the hotel’s spa offers a perfect spot for pampering and relaxation, including massage. The property also hosts a library, tennis courts and billiard tables. All accommodations extend out onto furnished terrace or balconies and come with either a partial or full sea view. For the ultimate stay book one of the sea-view suites that comes with a private pool as well as separate sleeping and living areas. Dining is enjoyed at the high quality Kulinarium beach tavern overlooking the bay, or in the Amalthea restaurant which services a variety of Greek staples and international fare, with some sea view tables.

Location:

Less than a mile from Agios Nikolaos in the eastern part of Crete; one hour’s drive east of Heraklion ferries and just under an hour east of Heraklion International Airport.