Fodor's Expert Review Orloff Boutique Hotel
Rafalia 9 and Votsi, Hydra Town, Hydra, 18040, Greece Fodor's Choice
Commissioned in 1796 by Catherine the Great for her lover Count Orloff—who came to Greece with a Russian fleet to try to dislodge the Turks—this archontiko mansion retains its splendor now that it has been turned into a small boutique hotel. Antiques in the public (and some private) rooms have been carefully chosen—curvaceous walnut sofas, chairs, dining sets, and highboys; old paintings and lithographs; and gilt mirrors—and are beautifully offset by thick white walls and cornflower-blue window wells. Both the classic double and superior rooms have views of the town or the courtyard shaded by a mulberry tree, where the buffet breakfast is served every morning.
PROS
- homey feeling
- friendly owners
- refurbished bathrooms in 2013
- lovely decor
- homey feeling with lovely decor
- excellent breakfast
CONS
- a bit noisy air-conditioning
- no balconies
- slightly noisy air-conditioning
- minimum two-night stay
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar., Free breakfast
