“Hotel Orloff strives for 'elegance, tradition and style' (their words) - and succeeds. For a touch of aristocratic class within a stone's throw of Hydra's harbour, look no further.”
“Hotel Orloff strives for 'elegance, tradition and style' (their words) - and succeeds. For a touch of aristocratic class within a stone's throw of Hydra's harbour, look no further.”
Hotel Review
Hotel Orloff's white stone walls and blue woodwork offset an interior that evokes its history. Built in 1796 by the eponymous Count Orloff, emissary of Catherine the Great, it's filled with a plethora of period pieces - none of your clutter-free minimalism here. You can almost imagine yourself in a work by Tolstoy, written in a Greek accent. But if the plethora of antiques evokes Hydra's heyday as Greece's wealthiest island, in-room facilities are bang up to date, with anatomic beds. Rooms surround a garden courtyard that is the Orloff's biggest asset. Classical music plays in this lemon-scented oasis, where a full buffet breakfast is served. Shaded by gnarled olive trees, crammed with bougainvillea, jasmine and oleander, this colourful oasis with its comfy deck-chairs is a perfect refuge on hot afternoons. Some guests find it hard to leave.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- With only a handful of rooms, all beautifully done and crammed with original features it's a very cosy romantic choice
- Local exploring
- Great central location and perfect for exploring all that Hydra has to offer
- Sights nearby
- George Kountouriotis Manor is within two minutes walk, with an exhibition on the history of Hydra.
- Museums
- Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum is within twenty minutes walk.
- Snorkelling
- Explore the wealth of sealife in the waters surrounding Hydra.
- Local markets
- Navigate your way through the bustling markets of Hydra.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Boat rides can be arranged on request.
- Diving
- Watersports
- Beach Life
- Full of character
- The property has been lovingly restored and all rooms feature many original features and are adorned with antiques
- Historic
- The property was built in 1796 by a noble Russian
- Sit-out Terrace
- Romantic
- Intimate
- On an island
- Beach nearby
- Child friendly
- Boutique
- Sea Views
Facilities
- Suites
- There are 2 suites
- Bar
- No pets
- Library
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Sights nearby
- George Kountouriotis Manor is within two minutes walk, with an exhibition on the history of Hydra.
- Museums
- Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum is within twenty minutes walk.
- Snorkelling
- Explore the wealth of sealife in the waters surrounding Hydra.
- Local markets
- Navigate your way through the bustling markets of Hydra.
- Hotel boats for hire
- Boat rides can be arranged on request.
- Diving
- Watersports
Map & Location
