My wife and I had an amazing experience at Astra Suites for our 25 year anniversary. This is the kind of hotel that you are tempted every evening to skip the fine dining in the area, order room service, and enjoy your suite. Perfect balance between impeccable service and privacy. The location is ideal for views of the sunset and the caldera. Will definitely stay here when we return to Santorini. A few things to know if considering Astra: 1. We visited Oia one day (the trendy part of Santorini). I would highly recommend avoiding that circus and staying at Astra. 2. Our suite was at the very bottom of the Astra facility and one of the lowest suites on the cliffs in Imerovigli. This provided optimal privacy and didn’t sacrifice at all on the views. Many hotels have suites right on the main walking trail between Fira and Oia. These people seemed super annoyed by the foot traffic and people looking in. (I don’t blame them). All Astra suites are below the trail. 3. With our suite being down the cliffs, be aware of the climbing and steps required. My watch said 13 flights from our suite to the road where our transfers picked us up. The trade off for privacy was fine for us and should be for those physically able. There are no elevators. Plus side, I’m leaving vacation in better shape than I arrived for once. 4. Many of the cliff side suites in Imerovigli and Oia are chic and modern best I can tell. Our suite had a lot more old school charm which we liked. 5. We had a private balcony jacuzzi that was heated. Where ever you stay, I recommend heated pool or jacuzzi. Our hotel on Milos had a private pool that was way too cold to enjoy. Astra has other suites with pools, not sure if those are heated but I would ask unless going in the heat of the summer. We went in September and definitely cools off after dark. 7. In suite breakfast service was a nice touch. Included in the price. Large selection and they were always on time. 8. Special shoutout to the baggage porters of Santorini. The work they do carrying tourists bags up and down the steps is nothing short of remarkable. The Sherpas of Greece. Extra tip$ from me.
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