Santorini, GreeceImerovigli
Astra Suites
Whitewashed clifftop village
Whitewashed clifftop village
The hotel is laid out like a Cycladic hamlet, where whitewashed dwellings step down the volcanic cliffside.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hot Greek breakfasts served on private cliffside terraces, and spotless early morning housekeeping.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
every room is a stylish sea-facing suite with a private terrace. The simplest suites are anything but.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The caldera footpath leads straight to Skaros Rock and its Venetian ruins. Fira is a twenty-minute walk south.
The rooms
Loft-style suites feature four-poster beds and walk-in showers, each stepping out onto a private terrace over the caldera.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool looks across the caldera, with sun loungers set directly into its shallow ledge.
The spa
A mosaic whirlpool rests inside a vaulted cave room, and therapists offer massages out on the sun terrace.
Five Senses Restaurant
Open-air tables line the cliff ledge under woven lanterns, serving Aegean seafood as the sun sets behind Skaros Rock.
How it began
Architect Nikos Tsembelis converted traditional cliffside wine caves in 1991, naming the hotel after the Greek word for stars.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.