My wife and I had planned to stay in another close by boutique hotel but they did not have a room for the whole length of our visit. We ended up selecting Le Petite Greek given the positive reviews, the promise of a nice breakfast included with the room, and the benefit of having a host give local tips on what to see and where to go. I am so glad the other hotel was full. Our stay could not have been more pleasant. The positive experience started even before we arrived at the hotel. I had booked a transfer from the ferry port to the hotel for 45 euros with a taxis service that cancelled due to delays with the ferry. Thomas (the proprietor) had given me his cell phone number in the email exchanges before our arrival and encouraged me to call if I needed anything. We called him during the chaos of disembarking and within 10 minutes he had gotten a friend who runs a transfer service to add us to his driver’s list and we had a ride! I still have no idea how he got this done so quickly in the chaos of 300+ people scrambling to find a ride but we are very grateful. Extra bonus the ride was 15 euros cheaper than the taxis. We were not able to get one of the rooms with a view but, in the end, I am glad we did not. It encouraged use to use the rooftop seating area regularly. The shared roof space provided use the chance to interact with Thomas on a regular basis and enjoy the breathtaking view from the open air of the roof. Thomas was kind enough to offer little refreshing snacks during many of these visits (e.g. toasted bread, cheese, and olive spread with Ouzu or a glass of wine). Thomas was very thoughtful in, when we wanted it, sitting with us and giving us an insider’s scoop on the local restaurants, wineries, or how to best plan out our days (often based on how many cruise ships were present). These tips helped us find hidden gems during our trip we would have definitely missed without a local’s guidance. Our friends staying at the other hotel told us they never saw the staff after checking in. The breakfasts were so good. The food had the best presentation of any of the restaurants we ate at during our trip and tasted as good as it looked. It often included coffee (we are from the USA so Thomas knew we needed caffeine in the AM), a plate of yogurt with fresh fruit and honey, and a protein. It really was delicious food presented in a way that showed how much they care about guests having a good experience. Thomas was even kind enough to make us an early breakfast for one of the mornings and have coffee waiting for us on our last morning when we had to leave at 0700 for the airport. Very thoughtful. If you are new to Santorini and are ok with passing up on an infinity pool Instagram photo at your hotel, do yourself a favor and consider staying at Le Petite Greek. If we get a chance to return to Santorini, we will be coming back.
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