Patmos, GreeceGrikos
The Petra
Whitewashed Patmian compound
Whitewashed Patmian compound
Built like a miniature island village, the eleven-room compound runs on family hospitality and slow mornings over the water.
“Family-run Petra Hotel and Suites comprises just 11 rooms but they’re all exceptionally appointed and many have a sea view or an outdoor hot tub.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Terrace breakfasts serving homemade Patmian pastries and preserves made from family recipes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Petra Hotel & Suites, an eleven-room boutique hotel built into the hill above the sleepy little fishing village of Grikos, simply completes the fantasy.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Grikos Beach is a short walk downhill, and the volcanic crag of Kalikatsou rises across the quiet bay.
The rooms
Rooms have polished wood floors and private balconies over the bay, and select suites add outdoor hot tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A mosaic-tiled freshwater pool sits on the central terrace, looking out across the sailboats of Grikos Bay.
At the table
Tables sit under stone pergolas overlooking the water, serving Aegean dishes and Greek wines by candlelight.
How it began
Founders Petra and Kostas Stergiou opened the property in 1989, filling the spaces with contemporary Greek paintings and sculptures.
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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.