Fodor's Expert Review Marble House

A charming, family-run and wonderfully tranquil hotel with garden-style furniture, an airy, naturally-lit ambiance and comfortable rooms with en suite or shared bathrooms, Marble House is a great option for budget travelers who wish to stay at a home away from home. The owners are very welcoming and everything is spotlessly clean.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The four-storey hotel is stairs-only, so guests with walking difficulties will have a difficult time getting around.

room

With 16 rooms, Marble House offers one room with 2 bunk beds, and 4 rooms with shared bathrooms as well as sufficiently spacious double, triple and quadruple rooms, some with stocked kitchenettes, and as of recently, has a more upscale, 42m sq, ground-floor apartment that sleeps five, next door and with a large private terrace. All the lodgings are squeaky clean and cozy, but the no-frills modus vivendi here means breakfast and A/C come with an extra charge (all rooms have ceiling fans). The soundproofing could be better and the WiFi signal stronger, but for a budget hotel the rooms are surprisingly comfortable, aided by a soothing decor in soft, warm hues like burnt orange, baby blue and butter yellow blended with neutral tones.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Pour yourself some wine and relax on your furnished, spacious balcony. The view may not be great but at least you can chill out in the evening breeze.

bathroom

The bathrooms have cream marble walls, white sinks and showers with glass partition, so they are modern and stylish, but quite small. Toiletries are by Greek company Papoutsanis and towels are provided.

lobby

As the hotel’s name implies, the main element here is white marble, representative both of Greece’s ancient past and of its wealth of natural resources. A giant image of the Parthenon tops the reception desk and classically-inspired mosaics decorate the floor and wallls.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The courtyard is a lovely place to relax.

dining

Continental breakfast is served on the premises at an extra cost of 5 euros per person.

drinking

No drinking facilities are available on site.