Santorini, Cyclades
Pop-star funky chic on the most spectacular island in Greece. A series of cave houses in the cliffside, with colourful decor, stylish fabrics and stunning infinity pool. Killer views and super romantic.
Santorini, Cyclades
A dream in white and blue, a classic boutique honeymooner hotel. Luxurious rooms, cool and tranquil, with stunning views. Lovely infinity pools. Good food.
Crete
Huge luxury resort, totally insulated from the outside world in semi-tropical gardens. Lovely beaches, ideal for a romantic break or honeymoon.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Low-rise garden resort with immaculate seaside grounds, one of the first on Crete. Slightly retro and dated feel, but elegant, with lovely grounds, large rooms and fine views.
Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Macedonia and Thrace
Romantic, pampered, barefoot elegance in this luxurious hideaway, with private pools and a sandy beach. Excellent food. Ideal for a honeymoon or romantic break.
Kavala, Thessaloniki, Macedonia and Thrace
Beautifully restored Ottoman mansion hotel, an Arabian Nights fantasy with a shady pool, lovely rooms full of character, and gourmet dining.
Athens
Classic luxury meets 21st-century style at this Athens Grand Dame. Dignified and charming, with great rooftop pool and contemporary rooms. Some rooms have views of the Acropolis. Not super central so good rates, and in upmarket, quiet residential area.
Athens
Small, modern boutique hotel in Glyfada with a retro Miami art deco feel. Good value with 15m pool. Good choice for overnight stay en route to the islands, or a quick weekend break.
Rhodes, Rhodes and the Dodecanese
A classy and luxurious boutique refuge with spectacular views over the Aegean. Tranquil, set apart from the crowds, with find restauarant. No pool but close to the beach.
Rhodes, Rhodes and the Dodecanese
Comfortable, modern town hotel with good facilities, including a full size pool and within walking distance of the beaches. The anti-thesis of boutique, but good value. Would suit families.
Kastellorizo, Greece
Colourful, friendly boutique hotel in a less visited corner of Rhodes. No pool but sea bathing yards from the hotel, a tranquil, relaxed base.
Ikaria, Greece
Good value hotel with few frills but bright and cheery rooms in an unbeatable location on the enchanting north coast of Ikaria, 10 minutes walk to a large beach.
Kythira, Greece
Boutique mansion hotel with old-fashioned charm. Spacious but simple rooms with period features.
Monemvasia, Lakonia, Greece
Historic charm in a unique location, with dazzling views, close to the castle. Rooms have rugs and antiques and plenty of character.
Zagoria, Greece
Traditional village inn with three large, airy designer rooms with small kitchenettes. Overlooks a typical square full of tavernas. Good base for excellent walking nearby.
Pilion, Magnesia, Greece
Colourful and quirky, yards from the small fishing harbour, this eclectic hotel boasts colourful rooms and a charming cafe/bar full of antiques and curios. Charming, traffic-free village, good for families.
Navplio, Greece
Small, pretty townhouse hotel with balconies and views and a sunny terrace above the harbour, a good value base for local exploring.
Galaxidhi, Phokida, Greece
Simple, elegant, village family home style, an excellent alternative to the overpriced hotels in Delphi. Old sea captains house with great views near a small beach and lovely harbour, a half hour from Delphi.