Grace Mykonos

Rooms

The 25 ample bedrooms across five floors share a crisp white aesthetic with moulded concrete sculptures on the walls, burnished side tables, organic shaped ceramics and black trimmings (handles, pegs, lights). Every room has a balcony or small terrace, and most enjoy views westwards across the sea to the island of Delos, apart from a few which glimpse the sea or Mykonos town.

Kingsize/twin beds and mattresses are from the organic Cocomat company and are dressed with grey runners and woven headboards. No mod-con has been overlooked: LG plasma screen satellite TV, a socket charger which doubles as a hand torch and an electric ‘do not disturb’ button to ensure that over zealous housekeeping staff are kept out.

Double showers with polished concrete walls, twin basins (in most rooms) and Molton Brown products keep up the contemporary trends in the bathroom.

All bar the entry level Deluxe Rooms and the Superior Suites have a private plunge pool. For those travelling with family or friends, the 2-Bed Deluxe Room with Plunge Pool, Superior Suite, and Premium Suites (with and without Plunge Pool) categories are your best option as they have double sofa beds.

Top of the range are the Grace Suite (the largest) which has an expansive private terrace and unimpeded west-facing views over Mykonos town towards Delos, and the Mykonos Suite on the top floor for maximum seclusion and 180º views from the veranda which comes with a shaded lounge area and bar.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Coffee / tea making
• Cots available
• DVD player
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Pillow menu
• Radio
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

The poolside restaurant and bar, offers salvation in the form of divine breakfasts and delicious lingering lunches.

Breakfast is a la carte, and perfectly suited for late risers as it runs until 11.00am. Juices are squeezed to order, there are a variety of options involving yoghurt and fruit, honey and nuts, and the coffee is delicious (or you can opt for a glass of bubbles if the mood takes you). Eggs can be all ways including omelettes filled with feta or with mushrooms, cheese and local ham, and poached eggs with smoked salmon and avocado. For those with a sweet tooth French toast, banana cake or pancakes with strawberries and chocolate praline are just the ticket.

If you're planning on staying poolside all day, your appetite is safe. From lunch to dinner, the restaurant serves up Greek favourites like tiropites (cheese pies), fava (split-pea puree) and tomato-cucumber-feta salad, as well as Mediterranean staples like falafel, 'Grace-burgers', pasta dishes and chilled gazpacho to beat the heat.

Dining out options are extensive, from the simple taverna next to the hotel to some swanky places in Mykonos town. Suggestions including Koursaros for fish, Byblos and Coya in Mykonos town, Alemagou (restaurant and beach club) in Ftelia, and Nikolas fish tavern in Paragka, while the Belvedere Hotel boasts Greece's only Nobu, for authentic Japanese finesse.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Dinner by arrangement
• Kids' meals
• Lunch by arrangement
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Stretch out beside the pool and enjoy the westward coast views; or wander down to Agios Stefanos beach for a longer swim
  
• Venture into Mykonos town (Chora) for a spot of shopping: bespoke jewellery, designer clothes and original art shops, interspersed with the usual tourist tack
  
• Then party the night away in one of the many bars and clubs packed into the town's tiny cobbled streets; there's a vibrant gay scene as well as plenty of retro and fancy dress extravaganzas
  
• Enjoy a pamper at the hotel’s Boutique Spa with steam room, snail shower and massage
  
• With transport (hired moped, taxi or taxi-boat), you can reach the island’s loveliest beaches on the south coast. Paradise, sandwiched between Super and Paranga, is where the younger party scene is at; Super Paradise, a little louder, is packed with bars but still a stunning spot; Elia is the island’s longest sandy beach, pebbly Lia is popular with the island’s gay crowd, while remote Ayios Sostis lets you get away from the masses
  
• The hotel's "Bespoke" service can fix up horse-riding along the beach, cooking lessons and wine tours
  
• Don't forget to pop across to the sacred isle of Delos, with its ruins of a once-magnificent ancient treasury, including a row of monumental marble lions

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Helicopter flights
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Scuba diving
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Well being
• Windsurfing

Kids

Although it is primarily aimed at couples, children of all ages are welcome here, and the adjacent beach and the relative seclusion are big draws. Cots and babysitting are available on request. Children under 12 stay for free in rooms that can accommodate a cot or sofa bed.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

The best rooms for families of 4 are the 2-Bed Deluxe Rooms (two kingsize bedrooms), Superior Suites (which have either two bedrooms, or a double sofa bed in the living area) or the Premium Suites (double sofa bed in the living area). For families of 3 the Junior, Mykonos and Grace Suites have single sofa beds. All of these come with a plunge pool, and all can take a baby cot.

Cots Available, Family Rooms

Distances:

• Airport: 7 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Mykonos island is part of the Cyclades Islands, southeast of Athens, and has regular ferry, hydrofoil and air connections with Athens, as well as neighbouring islands (e.g. Paros, Naxos, Santorini). Grace Mykonos overlooks Agios Stefanos beach, 1.5km north of the new port and about 5km (5-10 minutes' drive) north of Chora (Mykonos Town).

By Air
Mykonos (6km) or Athens. There are also domestic flights from Crete to Mykonos. Click on the links below for a list of airlines.

By Boat
If you are island-hopping, ferries run from Piraeus (1-2 daily, 3-5 hours) or Rafina (2-4 daily, 2-4 hours), and your closest neighbours are Syros and Tinos.

By Car
It's easy to hire a car on Mykonos, but it is a small island, and you may prefer to hire a moped, or to use taxis and taxi-boats, rather than hire a car. In high season, parking can be a nightmare. But if you want to hire a car see our car rental recommendations. The hotel offers free parking.

From the Airport/Port
The hotel can organise shared or private airport transfers. The port is only 1.5km (5 mins) away from the hotel, the airport is 7 minutes away.

Detailed directions will be sent to you once you book through i-escape.

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