Lango Design Hotel & Spa

Though it’s hardly undiscovered country for travelers in general, the Greek island of Kos has been relatively late to embrace the boutique-hotel boom. With Lango Design Hotel & Spa, however, the island is making up for lost time. This 54-room adults-only luxury boutique hotel is as polished as they come, a vision in near-monochrome minimalism, set right across the road from Lambi Beach and a few minutes’ walk from the Kos town center.

At this level you can bet that even the humblest double rooms are lavish indeed — space is plentiful, as are the comforts, which include furnished balconies or terraces and even a writing desk. Meanwhile, at the higher end you’ll find such additional inducements as sea views, outdoor jacuzzis, and plunge pools.

As promised by the name, there’s an extensive spa and wellness complex, as well as a photogenic L-shaped outdoor swimming pool. By its side are loungers for daytime relaxation as well as a poolside bar serving cocktails and light bites. And in the evening the action moves into Koan Cuisine, the hotel’s restaurant, which serves Greek, Italian, and pan-Mediterranean flavors, accompanied by the contents of a capacious wine cellar.