Three Greek hotels are included in the 2025 Gold List of Cond? Nast Traveler, considered the world’s travel bible for decades.
The Gold List 2025, as every year, was formed by the choices of Cond? Nast Traveler editors following independent personal experience (in short, without being “directed” by commercial purposes).
Here are the three “golden” Greek hotels on the list:
Canaves Ena – Santorini (Editor Charley Ward)
The caves of the Chaidemenos family, the author writes, were formed in the 17th century by a volcanic eruption and were converted into a wine cellar in the 1980s, the author emphasizes. In 1985, Ioannis Chaidemenos and his wife Anna began to have other ideas. From there, Canaves Ena was born, and 40 years later, in 2024, a stunning renovation was unveiled. A Cycladic path now winds around 18 stark white suites, a gleaming mirrored pool, and an exquisite Greek restaurant. The hotel used Santorinian marble, with pink bougainvillea creeping up the stucco walls. Most rooms have plunge pools or bubbling jacuzzis – and, from every angle, stunning views of the sparkling caldera below. From £558.
Hotel Grande Bretagne – Athens (Editor Rachel Howard)
Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, the GB (as locals affectionately call it) is almost as much an Athenian landmark as the Parthenon. The 5th-century BC monument itself appears like a mirage directly across from the hotel’s gorgeous top-floor bar and restaurant, which overlooks Parliament Square, with the Evzones, members of the Presidential Guard, standing in front.
If the location is “only in Athens,” the author writes, the interiors have all the glitzy trappings of a grand European hotel: gleaming marble floors, impressive floral arrangements, giant gilded mirrors. The concierge leads you through revolving doors into what feels like a parallel universe, where the atmosphere of central Athens gives way to the piano playing in the stained-glass winter garden, where afternoon tea is served. The lesser-known highlight is not the fine dining or even the secret seventh-floor pool, but the subterranean spa. A deep therapeutic massage and a full 111 Skin facial with one of the superb therapists will leave you feeling at least 150 years younger. From £412.
Kalesma Mykonos (Editor Jen Murphy)
Since the 1960s, Mykonos has been known for its hedonistic vibe, with parties lasting until sunrise and fueled by cocktails and hard-hitting DJ beats.
Kalesma is a pulse-pounding alternative, as it indulges in yoga sessions, mocktails, cold dips, and views so stunning that even mobile-addicted guests will abandon their screens. Perched atop a bougainvillea-covered hill overlooking Ornos Bay, this discreet retreat has no shortage of delights: from the impressive restaurant to the dazzling new spa, guests will find plenty to enjoy during their stay. Twenty-five one-bedroom suites and villas all have plunge pools, as well as sunrise and sunset views. They’ve become so popular that the owners are adding another 19 next season. From £832.
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