The British newspaper The Telegraph handpicked Poseidonion Grand Hotel, precious hotel-member of Trésor Hotels & Resorts on Spetses island, as one of the best hotels in Greece, chosen by the newspaper’s expert.

As described by Marissa Tejada, The Telegraph’s travel writer, in her review for Poseidonion Grand Hotel, “the intricately refurbished Poseidonion Grand Hotel brings the French Riviera's style and architecture to the Greek islands. Its stately façade overlooks the Argolic Gulf on Spetses, an island known for a lush pine-clad landscape that inspired Greece’s grand naval and shipping beginnings.”

The Telegraph’s review for Poseidonion Grand Hotel does not omit to mention the central location of the hotel on the island. “With its classic architecture, centrally positioned on the island’s main Dapia Port, the Poseidonion is a structure to admire when approaching by boat. It towers an expansive sea-bordering square where a proud statue of Laskarina Bouboulina, the early 19th-century Greek independence heroine and Spetsiot, stands.”

As far as the hotel’s style and character is concerned, The Telegraph points out that it is influenced by the French Riviera. “Influenced by the French Riviera’s most luxurious hotels, the Poseidonion resembles the early 20th-century Carlton in Cannes and the Negresco in Nice.”

The Telegraph’s review for Poseidonion also mentions that the hotel was the first hotel to offer spa services in Greece. “The Poseidon is famed for being the first Greek hotel to offer spa services when it opened a century ago. Its wellness centre is now a series of small whitewashed buildings that surround a 300-metre spa pool. Treatments by the Asian Spa Resorts (of the Asian Spa Ayurvedic and City Retreat group) include massage, facials and body treatments. Stretched across the back garden is a sparkling palm tree-lined 17-metre lap pool. Concierge services include island trips, gastronomic experiences and more. Hotel service at the pool, lounges and dining areas is especially accommodating.”

Concerning the hotel’s gastronomy, The Telegraph mentions the generous buffet spread and choices from an à la carte menu, served on the restaurant’s terrace and indoor spaces. “On the veranda, the main sea view restaurant is the island’s gourmet dining destination featuring an eclectic mix of Greek influenced cuisine by chef Stamatis Marmarinos. Set in a leafy corner, the Palms on the Verandah bar offers an extensive cocktail mix. On the adjacent veranda, the Library Brasserie menu includes snacks and contemporary dishes. Ingredients are sourced from Bostani, the hotel’s organic island farm. A farm visit and tour includes a meal surrounded by the island’s lush tree-clad hills.”

What is more, the review of Poseidonion refers to the hotel’s rooms, “ that define its understated elegance and include high ceilings, flowing layered curtains, wood floors and a balance of antique and modern furniture. The suites feature Coco-Mat luxury bed systems while small bathrooms feature waterfall showers and O-LIVE premium Greek label toiletries. A new annex features 17 rooms with a view of a Mediterranean garden and pool. Two private access suites, the Royal Suite and the La Cupola Suite boast a private balcony with panoramic views of the island.”

Read The Telegraph's review, here.

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

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