Spetses, GreeceDapia
Poseidonion Grand Hotel Spetses
Belle Époque seafront palace
Belle Époque seafront palace
Built in the image of French Riviera palaces, it draws evening crowds onto its wide seafront veranda at dusk.
“just steps from the ferry terminal, offering stunning waterfront views and kid-friendly amenities, including two outdoor pools.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Commissioned in 1914 by Sotirios Anargyros as Greece's first grand seafront hotel.
Notable
Belle Époque architecture with Ionic columns, trompe-l'œil tiles, and a central marble staircase.
Notable
Supplied by the hotel's hilltop organic farm, Bostani, producing island vegetables and honey.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s designed in an early 20th-century French Riviera style, and a recent renovation keeps its Historic Wing looking sharp while also adding a more contemporary New Wing.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Carriages and water taxis line the harbor outside, while cafes cluster along the pedestrian promenade.
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The rooms
High ceilings and pale neutrals reflect the island light, while historic wing spaces preserve their original 1914 proportions.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 17-meter lap pool sits in the Mediterranean garden, bordered by timber decking and palms.
The spa
Idolo Spa sits in the garden annex, offering massage rooms, a steam room, and a sauna.
At the table
Waterfront tables along the raised veranda look across the gulf, serving island produce and evening cocktails beneath the palm trees.
Jutting like a vast and immaculately frosted cake above the shore, the once-crumbling Poseidonion Hotel has firmly reclaimed its immensely glamorous and international air.
How it began
Before Spetses even had a harbor, construction required German steel, Romanian timber, and Bulgarian limestone brought by sea.
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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.