Minois Hotel

On the relatively sleepy west coast of the island of Paros, close to the capital but comfortably secluded above a picturesque little bay, is Minois, a 44-room boutique hotel in a style that’s equal parts modern minimalism and Cycladic tradition. It’s less a party hotel and more a luxurious little enclave, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less glamorous — its buildings combine a contemporary take on Greek architecture with a vibrant mix of Western Mediterranean influences, from the Italian Riviera to France, Spain, and even Morocco, all unified by the confident hand of its Athens-based designers.

Many of the rooms and suites come with private plunge pools, and all of them have terraces or patios, some with more or less direct views out to sea. And the in-room décor feels unique, for good reason — many of the fixtures and furnishings are custom-designed. There’s a luxe little spa as well as a lovely swimming pool that serves as the center of the hotel’s daytime social life. Meanwhile Olvo, the terrace restaurant, is an impressive one, serving modern Mediterranean flavors under the direction of chef Alex Tsiotinis, whose restaurant in Athens was awarded a Michelin star in 2022.