Firstly I have to say the staf were really nice and helpful. But ...
We booked this based on the photos of the pool area, and the fact is was a '15 minute walk' to Mykonos town.
The pool area is beautiful with amazing views of the town from the top of a hill. Stunning.
The rooms most definitely do not match though. Quite shabby, and nothing like the same views. We had a jacuzzi bath (broken). The shower was on its last legs. It felt more like a 3 start hotel. It was also a separate entrance to the main reception, so felt completely unrelated to the hotel.
The '15 minute walk' is indeed 15 minutes, but along the main road in and out of Mykonos (very busy). There are no pavements - so it's quite a walk. There are barely any lights at night. It's downhill from the hotel to town, but unless your a hiker, you will not want to walk back up that hill after walking round mykonos all night (and a few cocktails!).
If you want a relaxing hotel and you plan to sit round the pool or drive around the island, then this is probably for you (remember though - the rooms are definitely 3 star). If, like us, you are expecting to walk in and out of town every day, then I'd look closer to town.
Room Tip: ask for one in the actual hotel, overlooking the pool.
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18 March 2012
Dear Rob&Alex
Thank you for your detailled review. I was happy to read your positive comments regarding the service, the stunning view and the pool area. Our staff does its utmost each day to ensure that all our guests feel at home and I am delighted that you experienced just that. I am also delighted that you enjoyed our renovated pool deck and pool open-air-lounges.
On the other hand I was disappointed to read that regarding your room and hotel’s location your expectations were not met . Our aim regarding the rooms is to offer comfortable and relaxing ambience.To our point of view in a small traditional island like Mykonos, luxury is rather a concept of simplicity and good quality than a concept of glamour . I am sorry that we failed to give you that feeling and that in contrary the minimalistic design gave you the impression of “shabby” room !! My team and I , have taken under serious consideration your comments regarding your bath and be sure that we will do the appropriate changes/adjustments. Regarding the location , allow me to disagree with you!!
Mykonos town is one of the most “ vibrant” towns of the planet and hotel's location , only 15 min distance but yet away from the crowd , it is - to my opinion-a big privilege. I agree with you that the road to go down town is narrow and not so well lightened, but Mykonos is traditionally built (and architectonically protected ) so no big avenues with pavements must be expected.
The bus ( every 20 min ) functioning till 5:30 in the morning , facilitates clients to come back easily as well as the taxis ( 6 euro from down town-fabrika square to come back to the hotel) .
Thank you again for your detailled review.
Should your holiday schedule brings you back to Tharroe of Mykonos, please do let me know,
I will personally take care of your stay.
Warm regards
Olga Papadaki
Hotel Manager
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