Aigialos Review

Reviewed by martha_kesisoglou from Athens on 7/23/09
I visited Aigialos with my husband in July and we had an absolutely unforgetable stay. We stayed at the beautiful Kaikias House, with its unique view to the Aegean Sea and the breathtaking Caldera - already a good reason to come back. But the hotel itself has enchanted us, with its dignified and tranquil aura, its serenity, the graceful architecture and decoration, starting from the lobby, which is furnished with rare antiques and tapestries, to our rooms with the smooth marble floors and bathroom, the hand-curved bed poster, the antiques and the original paintings. My best description is being invited to a beautiful house, full of original and rare, well-cared pieces, combined with all modern hotel amenities. Definitely not something one encounters often, even at boutique hotels. This place is the original, clasy Santorini mansion.
The hotel staff was fantastic, attentive, professional and friendly and they really go out of their way to make the stay exceptional - from restaurant suggestions to trip organization. Excellent chef - Aigialos' restaurant is really a hidden gem! Room service 24/7, maid service twice daily. Well done!
The location is really superb, both in terms of view and proximity to the Fira city, as well as to some of the island's best gourmet restaurants and the cycladic museum.
Truly exceptional in everything - looking forward to visiting it again soon!

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by co096392 from New York, NY on 5/25/09
My wife and I just ended a 3-night stay in the Evros Apartment and we cannot say anything bad about Aigialos (other than it's hard to pronounce or spell).

Jean Pierre and his staff, who took over in April '09, did everything possible to make our stay comfortable. They picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, made reservations at other restaurants, had laundry done, and provided recommendations for activities, shops and restaurants (which were inevitably good leads). Most of all, they provided attentive, polite and friendly service at every turn. We loved every second of our stay!

The hotel is on the southern edge of Thira, away from the middle of town where the cruise ship passengers congregate during the day and early evening. The loudest noises are from the donkeys that occasionally clip-clop down the path, the Santorini version of UPS.

Our view of the bay was amazing. Our large terrace provided the most incredible setting for the gourmet dinner made by the hotel's chef and served to us on our last night. The room was large and newly renovated. The marble bath was beautiful, with the sink and toilet separate. The pool and patio where meals are also served is very nice. They have free Wi-Fi, but it wasn't always working. Naturally, the staff immediately rebooted the system and got it working again.

From what Jean Pierre told us, not all the rooms have been renovated yet, but the hotel is very responsive to emails and phone calls, so after you make your booking, contact them to ask for a specific room.

All in all, Aigialos will always set the standard for us whenever we stay at a small hotel at a resort location.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by stephenssayle from New York on 12/15/08
Our stay in Aigialos Hotel was amazing and definitely unforgettable! The view from our balcony was unbelievable! The Aegean Sea and the volcano of Santorini were just in front of our eyes! The hotel has a traditional style and architecture, which is really interesting and –even more – remarkable. The house we stayed was amazing and very cozy. It really felt like home! The hotel staff was so friendly and very helpful with everything we needed. They helped us to organize many activities, they informed us completely about the island and all of them had very gentle manners. All the services of Aigialos were just excellent! We had everything we needed before we even ask for it! It is totally a 5 star hotel but not “cold” and “strict” like other 5 star hotels. It is an intimate, homey deluxe hotel-and this combination is so difficult to find. We will definitely go back to Aigialos!

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by harkou from New York on 3/23/07
Our holiday at Aigialos was an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were extremely comfortable, and beautifully and elegantly furnished with period pieces representing Greece's long history. The service and atmosphere were professional, and completely attentive to individual needs. Very highly recommended to all.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0