“Hotel Miranda has attracted aesthetes and connoisseurs since the 1960s (just check the visitors' book) and it's easy to see what drew them. Within the walls of this serene 19th century townhouse, art lovers find themselves steeped in Hydriot history.”
“Hotel Miranda has attracted aesthetes and connoisseurs since the 1960s (just check the visitors' book) and it's easy to see what drew them. Within the walls of this serene 19th century townhouse, art lovers find themselves steeped in Hydriot history.”
Hotel Review
Staying at Hotel Miranda is a little like being the guest of a small, very tasteful private museum. In a sense, you are. Walls, rooms and public spaces here are adorned with 18th and 19th century prints and paintings (most with local subjects), giving you a real feeling of being dropped into a recently-vanished Greek world, and the whole house is listed as a building of historic interest. The Miranda's own art gallery is highly regarded, and hosts exhibitions which are highlights of the Greek cultural year. Bedrooms are in equally good taste, with polished wood floors and beamed or coffered ceilings, marble-topped tables and dressers, high arched windows, dazzlingly white walls and pristine white linen. Rooms include family rooms sleeping four, a garden suite for three, and an apartment with roof garden. Breakfast continues the traditional theme, with home-made pies, pastries and preserves as well as the usual yoghurt, honey, juices and fresh coffee.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Superb location on Hydra Town's main street within walking distance of the port, museums and restaurants
- Short break
- If you're island hopping and want a central easy base on Hydra, this is it!
- Museums
- Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum is twenty minutes walk away.
- Sights nearby
- Profitis Ilias Monastery is less than a mile away.
- Great walks
- Enjoy beautiful walks along coastline trails.
- Fishing
- Take a sea fishing trip out from Idra port.
- Local markets
- Explore the local markets of Idra.
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Diving
- Groups
- Families
- Full of character
- The property is full of beautiful period features, including stunning original painted ceilings
- Self catering to rent
- The property has 3 apartments, one of which can sleep up to five and has a fab roof terrace
- Artworks
- Great selection of art and the hotel is host to several exhibitions throughout the year.
- Roof terrace
- One of the apartments has a roof terrace with lovely views over the town and out to sea
- Historic
- Originally built in 1810 as a wealthy sea captain's mansion
- Antiques
- Rooms are furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Some rooms feature a large veranda
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served daily
- Sit-out Terrace
- Family Suites
- Sea Views
- Charming
- On an island
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- B&B
Facilities
- Self catering to rent
- The property has 3 apartments, one of which can sleep up to five and has a fab roof terrace
- Roof terrace
- One of the apartments has a roof terrace with lovely views over the town and out to sea
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Some rooms feature a large veranda
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served daily
- Garden
- Small courtyard garden
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Family Suites
- Walking distance restaurants
- Safe
- Wifi
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
Activities
- Museums
- Ecclesiastic and Byzantine Museum is twenty minutes walk away.
- Sights nearby
- Profitis Ilias Monastery is less than a mile away.
- Great walks
- Enjoy beautiful walks along coastline trails.
- Fishing
- Take a sea fishing trip out from Idra port.
- Local markets
- Explore the local markets of Idra.
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Diving
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Originally published by Good Hotel Guide (view article)
