Greece Through the Ages

About Herodion Hotel

An elegant family-run retreat, Herodion Hotel offers a convenient location and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the iconic Acropolis which can be reached within a 10-minute walk. It’s also just down the street from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus which hosts Athens Festival performances. Rooms include comfortable Coco-Mat bedding, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, with some featuring spacious balconies and/or good views of the Acropolis. A complimentary breakfast with pastries, meats, and eggs is served every morning while the main restaurant has a menu of Greek and Mediterranean fare. A restaurant/bar on the rooftop terrace is open in the summer and there’s a small garden and two hot tubs for relaxing with that awe-inspiring view here too.

About Hotel Electra Metropolis

This luxury hotel is centrally located in downtown Athens just steps from Syntagma Square in what was once a government building. Converted into a hotel in 2016, it offers polished rooms and a fantastic roof terrace with a pool where you can swim surrounded by dazzling views of the city, including the Parthenon.

Overview

Just a couple of blocks from the Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square, a stay at the Electra Metropolis means being just steps from great dining, bars and shops. You’ll also be able to take advantage of fabulous dining on the 10th-floor roof terrace that comes complete with Acropolis views. The 10-story building has a retro chic meets modern feel with 216 rooms and suites that include wood parquet floors. Choose a superior double or suite, located on the higher floors, nd you’ll get a balcony. Some suites on the highest floors offer views of Athens, including the Acropolis. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the rooftop pool, or lounging around on a sunbed, along with pampering treatments at the spa which also has its own indoor pool. The hammam, sauna, gym and pool are all complimentary to guests, though extra services can be ordered up like manicures and pedicures, facials and massage.

About Kokkini Porta

Located in the heart of Old Town Rhodes on a tranquil residential lane, Kokkini Porta is a stylish boutique hotel set within a restored historic house that was said to have been owned by the Knights of Saint John. It has a history that goes back to the 15th century and lots of character along with a friendly atmosphere and elegant rooms.

Overview

Ideally situated at the ancient gate to the ancient city, Kokkini Porta makes a great base for exploring medieval Rhodes with its many important sites like the Archbishops Palace and the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes within just a 10-minute walk. Guests can look forward to fueling up for the day with a lavish breakfast featuring all homemade dishes using fresh local produce. With just five suites, you’re guaranteed personal service, which the Greek owner provides with a smile. The host even offers traditional baking and jam-making lessons in the kitchen. While it oozes with charm and character, there are plenty of modern amenities with each suite including a tablet preloaded with local information, an LCD TV and Bluetooth speaker. Bathrooms come with either a whirlpool bath or vintage tub and some also include hydromassage showers. A welcome drink, cookies, fruit, water, tea and coffee are all provided on a complimentary basis too.

Location:

Located within the walls of Rhodes’ Old Town near the archway of St. John’s Gate.

About Lindos Blu Hotel

Overview

Built into a steep hillside just outside historic Lindos, Lindos Blu Hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and luxuries at every turn. It provides above-and-beyond service that’s notable from the moment guests arrive. That includes welcome drinks and servers at the private beach to the impressive rooms. Each one is extra spacious and comes with a balcony and whirlpool tub – some even feature a private pool. Guests can go all out by booking a maisontte which comes with an in-room hot tub, private gym, private plunge pool and magnificent outdoor showers lined with stone. It’s all about comfort here, with the spa an ideal place for pampering, with a Thai or hot stone massage, facial or reiki. There’s also a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center and tennis courts. Dining is top-notch, with several options like the beachfront Smeraldo restaurant serving Mediterranean fare buffet-style and the Five Senses Gourmet restaurant offering fusion cuisine.

About Rimondi Boutique Hotels

Overview

This boutique hotel is made up of two complexes, the Palazzo Collection and the Estate Collection. Each one has its own pool and is partially housed in a mansion dating to the Venetian period and renovated with Renaissance-style touches. There are lavish features throughout the property along with an impressive list of luxurious amenities. There are 33 rooms, including the Master and Spa Suites in the Palazzo Collection which are some of the most enticing, with whirlpools and gardens for enjoying quiet contemplation. Each one includes flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players, minibars, and bathrooms with upscale toiletries. The grounds include a heated outdoor pool and there’s a fabulous terrace with an area for relaxing and soaking up the Mediterranean sun. The spa has a white marble hammam and offers stress-melting massages.

About Avli Lounge Apartments

Overview

Set within a 16th-century Venetian stone residence, Avli Lounge Apartments is a tiny 10-room upscale boutique hotel with an Old World ambiance centered around a leafy walled yard in the heart of old town Rethymno. The spacious suites include Venetian-period features throughout, including stone walls and the original fireplaces. Complementing the look are marble bathrooms with freestanding hot tubs, and some feature romantic four-poster beds. All have a pillowtop bed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can enjoy soaking in the mosaic-tiled hot tub while taking in the gorgeous view from the pretty rooftop terrace. Multiple dining options are included as well, with two coffee shops and two restaurants along with room service for private dining as well as three bars for sipping cocktails. The mouthwatering cuisine combines innovative cooking techniques with traditional dishes using only fresh, local produce while the extensive wine bar has its own expert sommelier.

Highlights

This luxury resort in the medieval village of Megalohori was inspired by and built around a 400-year-old winery that sits at the heart of the property. Guests enjoy vineyard and Aegean Sea views along with a large pool and adjacent tiered deck for sunbathing. There’s a spa with a menu of massages and a variety of masks, scrubs, wraps and facials along with a fitness center and an upscale boutique selling resort wear, jewellery and European swimwear. Guests also have access to the Black Rose beach club on Black Beach with complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas and bar service, accessed by free shuttle service. Champagne is provided upon arrival, and wine tasting sessions are available in the 400-year-old catacomb that’s home to the Canava Wine Bar. Dinner can be enjoyed here as well. Suites and villas all come with their own private terraces, many of which include Jacuzzis or pools.

About Athina Luxury Suites

Located just over a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Athina Luxury Suites was designed to make the most of its breathtaking Aegean Sea views from a clifftop perch with the Old Port just below. While the most luxurious rooms come with outdoor whirlpools, all are decorated in minimalist style and have private balconies or terraces, and a complimentary breakfast is served right in your suite. The sumptuous morning meal includes a full English breakfast or sweet dishes like French toast with bananas and honey. On the grounds, there is an oceanfront pool with loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar with drinks served all day. While there is no spa on-site, beauty treatments and massages can be enjoyed upon request.