Palladium Boutique Hotel

Behind rounded walls of whitewashed stone, handsome double doors open to a private courtyard with wide stone steps leading to a furnished terrace by the entrance. Inside is a well-designed lobby with sectional sofas and chairs in a contemporary black, white, and beige color palette. A modest reception desk flanked by white wingback chairs complements the rustic stone walls and there's a small bar in the corner. Guests are given a free glass of champagne upon arrival. Sliding glass doors lead out to a curved stone breakfast balcony that overlooks the attractive freeform pool area. Surrounding the pool, the hotel's whitewashed walls hug the cliffside, with flagstone terraces and balconies jutting out at different levels to catch the sun and mountain views. With its romantic canopy beds and plunge pools, the hotel is very much geared toward couples, but families and groups of friends find their way here too.

The hotel overlooks Psarou Beach, popular for its celebrity sightings, while water sports, nightlife, and dining at Platys Gialos Beach is about three minutes away by car or boat. Mykonos Town's shopping, dining, and sightseeing are 10 minutes away via free hotel shuttle service or a bus that stops directly in front of the hotel. The hotel also provides free transportation to the airport, which is less than 10 minutes away, and the ferry port, which is 15 minutes away.

There are 46 spacious rooms with bare wood floors, light pine furniture, ornamental mirrors, and billowy white curtains, all in a subdued color scheme that reflects the natural palette of Mykonos. Select rooms feature romantic four-poster beds and sea views. Stone balconies or patios are topped with bistro sets, while some have private plunge pools and loungers plus scenic views. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and twice-daily maid service. Marble bathrooms have shower/tub combos and some have an additional stall shower; all come with robes, slippers, and high-end toiletries. 

The small but pretty pool area include a medium-size pool, a separate wading pool for kids, and a hot tub. The stone terrace is lined with white cushioned loungers, though occasionally there's a shortage of available chairs. The deck also has a bamboo-shaded pool bar. A breakfast buffet with a generous array of hot and cold items is served daily on a sunny terrace, and is included in the room rate. The hotel's white-tablecloth restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine alongside large windows with views of the sea. A somewhat modest spa offers salon services and treatments using local ingredients, and there's a fitness room with weights and cardio equipment. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, and has free airport shuttle service.