Astir Thira HotelvsGrace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
Both Grace Santorini Hotel and Astir Thira Hotel are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grace Santorini Hotel ranks significantly higher than Astir Thira Hotel. Grace Santorini Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 5 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Astir Thira Hotel
Fira, Fira Santorini, Fira 84700, Greece
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"This hotel (popular with Greek and foreign honeymooners) compensates for its lack of a caldera view with a large swimming pool and excellent location... Unusual in Greece are the nonsmoking rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Just 10 minutes on foot from the main square in Fira, the 44-room Astro Palace Hotel & Suites spreads out over a series of low-slung buildings built in the traditional Cycladic style." Full review
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection
Imerovigli 84700, Greece
From $611/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"Along whitewashed steps zigzagging down the side of the caldera in the village of Imerovigli, this hotel looks out not only on a serene blue horizon." Full review
Concierge
"You have to be impressed with this 20-room creation of the upstart but upscale Grace Hotels Group. One of Santorini's best locations."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Grace Santorini is a stunning, seven-level boutique hotel overlooking the caldera, pitched at young couples." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A geometric puzzle, hotel Grace Santorini is a precisely pieced together marvel of connecting layers carved from the Caldera clifftop." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish Santorini sleep, with unbeatable sea views from its sparklingly white modern rooms and infinity pool." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"According to past guests, a stay at this Auberge property means trekking up and down numerous stairs, but the views and experiences at Grace Santorini Hotel are second to none" Full review
Independent
"Famed for its whitewashed architecture and blue-domed churches, Santorini’s best swim-with-a-view comes courtesy of Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection’s cliffside infinity pool"
Travel + Leisure
"With a beautiful infinity pool where guests can admire spectacular views of the caldera and Santorini's whitewashed rooftops, this clifftop retreat offers private plunge pools and a fantastic dining experience led by chef Lefteris Lazarou of Varoulko Seaside in Athens"
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Michelin Guide
"It’s near colorless, crisp-edged, clean-lined and packed with modernist furniture...the view is, of course, the main attraction, and the infinity pool is nothing short of sublime.
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