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The narrow streets that weave through Firostefani are filled with delights; hidden away bars, shops filled with jewellery and some fine Santorini restaurants – allowing visitors to get a feel for the real Santorini hotels. Rounding a corner on the edge of town and walking up an incline, the lone arch leading into a hotel would easily be missed if you didn’t know where to look. Those who are ‘in the know’ talk in reverential tones as they pass about the Santorini Tsitouras Collection villas & hotel – the fabulous hotel that resides behind that innocent looking archway.
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The Santorini Tsitouras Collection Villas & hotel is an abode like no other; totally unique. This bold statement is thrown around often when describing boutique hotels around the world, but here its use is justified, as you will have never, ever stayed anywhere like this before. A predicament awaits those who decide on the Tsitouras collection hotel & Villas; which of the five individual rooms do you choose? Your choice is made somewhat easier by the way in which the rooms have been decorated.
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Before explaining how to make your choice, you should understand a little more about what makes the Santorini Tsitouras hotel is so unusual. Art collector, historian and author Dimitris Tsitouras renovated the 17th century building in 1985, giving it new life as a Santorini boutique hotel and adding to the building’s resume, previous incarnations of which include a luxurious house, a school and even a post office! Mr. Tsitouras has a massive collection of Greek art and antiquities and took the inspired decision of using some of his pieces to create themed rooms in his new hotel.
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Each ‘house’ of the Santorini Tsitouras Collection Villas & hotel is named in such a way as to describe the period or style it has been decorated in. For example, in the House of Portraits, the central house around which the others are built, oil paintings and elaborately framed portraits line the walls, matched with specially designed modern furniture that perfectly compliment the rest of the interior. In the House of Nureyev, you will find the only balcony in the hotel which is perfectly situated for overlooking the Caldera and, as the name suggests, this house is dedicated to the famous dancer’s appearance in Athens, commemorated via a series of sketches.
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The House of the Sea is far more subtle. References are made indirectly by the décor, making it far more serene and perfect for anyone longing for a romantic stay. The House of Porcelain is so delicate; not just due to the presence of Minton and Royal Copenhagen plates, but for the lemon-coloured walls and silk embroideries too. Finally, the House of Winds contains a piano for the truly inspired and several rare photographs of the actual Tower of Winds from which the house takes its name.
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Choosing a house-villa at the Santorini Tsitouras hotel can present is an interesting conundrum: should you pick the one which most compliments your personality or the one which is opposite, to allow new experiences to enrich your stay? Whatever you choose, you will surely not be disappointed.
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Despite theSantoriniTsitouras hotel close proximity to the firostefani village, it’s still a haven of peace and tranquillity. The courtyard outside the houses leads to the Maria Callas terrace, complete with a bust of the great lady, overlooking the unparalleled view of the cliff, Caldera and seascape. From here you can also enjoy the pool and partake in the a la carte menu, or, by tailoring a unique meal with the chef you can enjoy a private six-course meal on the terrace itself.
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It’s easy to understand why so many world-famous fashion designers have stayed at the Santorini Tsitouras collection villas & hotel. The design and implementation is so distinctive, so remarkable and so personal, it’s almost like a fabulous Italian dress or finely tailored Saville Row suit. It would have been easy for the Santorini Tsitouras hotel to have been a nightmare of kitsch proportions, but instead it’s well thought-out and truly inspirational; a credit to its creator.
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Thanks to the tiny number of rooms, attentiveness of the staff and relaxed atmosphere of the Santorini Tsitouras hotel, many guests return again and again – each time choosing the same room as their previous stay, which should give you a clue on how to go about solving your room choice challenge: simply go with your heart and you will discover a home-from-home.
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ROOMS & SUITES – The Santorini Tsitouras collection of Suites and houses
The Santorini Tsitouras collection, THE TSITOURAS VILLA A small luxury villa on the edge of the cliff, right next to the old Tsitouras/ country house. The villa consists of a sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Outside is the blue of the pool that appears to merge seamlessly, symbolically into the open sea. The decorative style is well known. Spare, elegant, luxury. Works of art from Dimitris Tsitouras/ favourite periods - ancient Hellenic, Byzantine and modern Greek The Santorini Tsitouras collection, THE HOUSE OF NUREYEV This is the house preferred by honeymooners, perched as it is above the others in a dancer’s pirouette. The name is derived from the collection of sketches depicting the late, great Rudolf Nureyev in his various appearances in Athens. This house is the only one to have its own veranda overlooking the caldera, which is also visible from the bathroom, through the arched doorway of the house. Among the other features of the bathroom are the rare Isnik ceramic tiles. The decorative objects and furniture here illuminate aesthetic and conceptual aspects of Greek history: an ancient amphora, a Byzantine icon, an engraving. Two Venetian candelabra, an antique engraved island sofa. The dining room table is a noteworthy piece: the baseis a 19th century marble column; the top is a transparent surface of bevelled plate glass above which rises the remaining marble column to round its form. Luxury, elegance, and exceptional quality: all are interwoven harmonically to make an ideal holiday retreat offering comfort, peace and aesthetic appreciation. Inside are rare collections and works of art; outside is the magical landscape of Santorini. The Santorini Tsitouras collection, THE HOUSE OF THE SEA The House of the Sea is one of the five unique accommodations at The Tsitouras Collection. It has a characteristic atmosphere of romance, with hints of distant destinations and evidence of the lure of the sea. Memories of the sea spring up directly and indirectly from among the furniture and objects. Each one of the hand-painted wooden chest covers that once belonged to Mytilenian seamen has a story to tell. Fabulously framed English, Italian and German nautical maps, ranging in date from both the 16th to the 19th century adorn the interior. The Greco-Roman bathroom has been lined with pristine white marble, accented with black detail. There is a collection of 19th century charcoal sketches of male nudes by an anonymous Greek artist, an 18th century Russian icon depicting the stern figure of St Nicholas, patron saint of the sea, and there is one of the great Picasso rare ceramic pieces bearing three incised relief fish, which even the most demanding of visitors would not expect to find in a hotel. The Santorini Tsitouras collection, THE HOUSE OF PORCELAIN A collection of valuable white and blue 19th century Minton and Royal Copenhagen porcelain plates worked and painted by hand is the characteristic feature of this house; they are displayed in an authentic china cabinet from the same era. The warm lemon colour of the walls makes the atmosphere particularly hospitable and shows off the furniture, decorations and works of art to the best possible advantage. Among these are: elaborate Venetian mirrors, an 18th century icon in an old marble frame, a French engraving from the last century, a traditional gate-leg dining room table; an authentic Corfiot commode, a typical card-table and wonderful 18th century ecclesiastical table in the entrance hall. On the wall behind the Napoleon bed is a magnificent piece of silk embroidered with gold thread; flanking the bed on both sides are specially designed. Through the arched windows in the dining room one can see the breath-taking landscape, the meeting of sea and sky in a vast blue world with the volcano somewhere in between. A refreshing island breeze brings one back down to earth, but the sense of greatness remains...
Fully concierge services
Massages and body treatments
On the Tsitouras Collection premises you will find a boutique containing a number of TC items
An a-la-carte breakfast is served throughout the day, on tables laid with silver cutlery and special designed dishes.
Lunch and dinner proposals are also available either from the exceptional menu or in the form of a private 6-course dining in the stunning "Maria Callas Terrace". Mediterranean cuisine, with emphasis on fresh seafood and fish.
The menu may be discussed and ´constructed´ by our chef and guest, depending on his preference.
