Grace Santorini

Sleek and serene Cyclades island hideaway

Arrive to a chilled glass of champagne and an iced towel at luxurious Grace Santorini. Set high above the Greek island’s famous volcanic caldera, this cliffside-clinging hotel is a magnet for A-listers.

Know It All

Hit the spot
Near the village of Imerovigli, perched on Santorini’s cliff edge.

Come here for...
• A sexy, stylish hangout for cool urbanites. • White-on-white designer interiors. • Stunning views from the infinity pool.

Amenities
There are two pools to cool off in – one of which is the largest infinity pool in the area – as well as a library/lounge. There's also a fully equipped Technogym, and massage rooms for pamper treatments.

Be savvy
There are 150 steps down to the hotel – and back up!

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
Twenty rooms and suites.

Special features
All rooms boast a kingsize bed, flatscreen TV, iPod dock and Nespresso machine, in addition to a rain shower and designer toiletries. Most have private plunge pools and a terrace.

Pillow Talk
All rooms are modern-minimalist and luxurious. But for stand-out sophistication, take a Deluxe suite with a private plunge pool on the terrace.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
The menu at the Infinity Bar and Restaurant majors on contemporary Greek and Mediterranean cooking, using the freshest local ingredients. Favourites include freshly grilled prawns, sea bass moussaka and wonderful pastries. As mouth watering as the views.

While the terrace entices with moonlight and flickering candles after dark, you can also have dinner served on your private terrace beside the plunge pool.

Breakfast
Served until 11.30. Start the day with a champagne breakfast including treats such as iced fruit smoothies and home made Greek pastries.

Room service
Available morning and evening.

Activities

See & Do
Water babies are well catered for with diving, yachting, volcano and boat trips all close by. Landlubbers can hire bikes and jeeps to explore the island or flop on one of the pristine beaches and let the world go by.

There are some ancient Greek sites to explore, including Kamari, and Skaros rock. Oia is the place for technicolour sunsets, great shopping and late-late nightlife.

Spa
There is a treatment room where guests can book a range of body and beauty treatments, all done with exclusive products using natural Greek herb extracts.

Diary Dates
July
The Santorini Jazz Festival is the biggest in Greece and draws musicians from around the globe.

August
The Santorini Ifestia Festival erupts with a volcano-like explosion of fireworks, light and sounds. There’s also plenty of feasting and drinking.