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Grand Hotel Poseidonion: Luxury and Serenity in Spetses

Hôtels / June 14, 2025

A mythical palace on the island of Spetses. Facing the Saronic Gulf, like a dream of architecture rising from the waves, the Grand Hôtel Poseidonion has embodied Mediterranean elegance for over a century. On this exclusive island where time seems suspended, the hotel stands as a symbol of the golden age of travel, between Hellenic refinement, aristocratic memory, and island art of living.

A place filled with history and beauty – Built in 1914 in a Belle Époque style inspired by the French Riviera, the Poseidonion was the jewel of architect Panagiotis Zizilas. With its symmetrical wings, wrought iron balconies, and ivory facade, it evokes an elegant and cosmopolitan Greece.

Located in the heart of the port of Dapia, it has welcomed a select clientele for decades, including artists, aristocrats, and members of royalty. A vacation spot but also a meeting place, it has silently witnessed history, like a discreet witness to the refinement of yesteryear.

A rebirth faithful to its soul

After a long slumber, the palace experienced a spectacular rebirth in the early 2000s, driven by the Vordonis family, originally from the island. The renovation, entrusted to a team of Greek architects, blends respect for heritage with contemporary elegance. Restored moldings, Greek marbles, custom furniture, and a serene atmosphere breathe new life into the building without betraying its spirit.

“We wanted to restore the Poseidonion to its former glory without stealing its soul.” Vordonis Family

The timeless charm of the rooms

The hotel has 44 rooms and 8 suites bathed in light, with mineral tones inspired by the landscape: sand, white, olive, Aegean blue. Pure lines, brushed brass, natural linen, and white marble compose a decor that is both sober and sophisticated. Each balcony opens onto the sea or the gardens, like an intimate theater facing the horizon.

The common areas, library, lounges, and corridors evoke a Mediterranean villa where one comes to take refuge, read, contemplate, and reconnect.

A gastronomy rooted in the Greek land

The newly renovated restaurant On the Verandah overlooks the old port with a breathtaking view. The chef offers inventive, poetic Greek cuisine, relying on products from the organic farm Bostani, owned by the hotel. Sun-drenched vegetables, local herbs, precious olive oil, all contribute to sincere cuisine.

“At Poseidonion, the land nourishes the plate.” The Executive Chef

The Bostani experience, a countryside dinner at the farm, offers an unforgettable gourmet immersion under the stars, between harvesting, sharing, and emotion. In addition, there is the more informal Library Brasserie, and the newly reimagined Palms Bar — where cocktails and sushi merge stylishly in a cozy atmosphere.

An art of living between sea, spa, and silence

Since 1914, the hotel has offered its guests a spa, a pioneer in Greece. Today, the wellness offering flourishes in a Mediterranean setting: elegant pool, holistic massages by Idolo, treatments with olive oil, citrus, or wild herbs. The goal? To nourish the soul as much as the body.

The private Paradise Beach, reserved for guests, offers golden sand, clear water, and discreet service. Private boat cruises allow exploration of the island’s secret coves, picnicking in a hidden bay, or contemplating the sunset over the Aegean.

A well-kept secret for aesthetic travelers

The Grand Hôtel Poseidonion is not just a hotel. It is a legend brought back to light, a precious address where luxury rhymes with discretion, and where every moment becomes a memory. In Spetses, it embodies the essence of Mediterranean luxury without ostentation: noble, sensory, eternal.

The Grand Hôtel Poseidonion is a Greek Belle Époque palace on the island of Spetses, combining discreet luxury, living history, holistic spa, and local gastronomy.