Grace Hotel
Santorini, Greece
Imerovigli
Vibe
Whitewashed cubist volumes cascade down the cliffside in Imerovigli, framing sweeping caldera views across quiet, multi-tiered sun decks.
“Sculpted caldera hideaway”
Terraced Cycladic cave architecture with brushed-concrete floors, jagged infinity pools, and solid Greek marble details.
Dedicated cliffside service featuring customized pillow menus, personalized fragrance diffusers, and private terrace champagne dining.
Sunset cocktails at 363 Bar paired with Aegean views and evening drinks along the caldera pool terrace.
On the cliffside of Imerovigli facing Skaros Rock, two kilometres north of the bustling centre of Fira.
“The hotel cascades down a steep terraced hillside, and don’t tell the beach hotels, but the sea looks better from up here anyway.”
Rooms
Minimalist cave-style rooms pair brushed concrete floors with Greek marble bathrooms, opening onto private terraces, most with heated plunge pools.
“Everything you need can be found right there, from the food to the spa to the secluded rooms complete with voluminous balconies…”
Wellness
A 22-meter heated infinity pool traces the cliff edge, complemented by a dedicated yoga studio and holistic in-room spa treatments.
“If the rooms and suites feel a bit like whitewashed caves carved right into the cliffs, that’s because they are.”
Backstory
Architects Divercity and Mplusm sculpted the retreat into the rock face, borrowing rounded contours from traditional Santorini yposkafa cave dwellings.
“Sleek lines effortlessly blend the well-known traditional Greek island architecture styles and contemporary minimalist architecture.”
Eat & drink
Varoulko serves contemporary Greek seafood beneath the stars, while 363 Bar crafts sunset cocktails high above the caldera waters.
“With only eight rooms, 12 suites, and one villa, guests receive the staff’s undivided attention.”
The neighborhood
Set along the quiet pathways of Imerovigli, the hotel overlooks the volcanic bay and the hiking path toward Skaros Rock.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.