Phaedra is absolutely fantastic. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the service is better than great. Hilda treats guests like friends. I loved sitting on the terrace drinking tea.

I came to the island for a meeting, and others at the same meeting paid a great deal more for rooms not nearly as nice. In years of traveling for meetings, I would rate my time at Phaedra amongst the BEST I have had anywhere. Next time we meet in Hydra, I will book at Phaedra well in advance.

I stayed at Phaedra Hotel for 1 week in May 2007, and had the opportunity to stay in 3 different rooms, so I feel like a bit of an expert. All were excellent, but my favorites were Phaedra (upstairs with windows on 3 sides so it feels like a tree house); and Olympia (a 2-story room with bedroom loft upstairs, living room downstairs and its own private courtyard).

The bathrooms in all rooms were beautiful. All had showers with real shower doors! I’ve stayed in many Greek hotels, and they often have shower curtains that are too short or no shower curtain at all. All rooms also have kitchenettes.

While the hotel is top-notch, Hilda is really the best thing about the place. She’s always helpful, whether it’s arranging transportation; recommending places to eat (don’t miss Vigla) or things to do; or assisting with the occasional inconveniences that occur when you travel. I was sick when I arrived, and one of my friends discovered she’d lost her credit card in Athens. Hilda was extremely helpful in both cases. When she found out I was going to be there on my birthday, she even served champagne and strawberries and bought me a small gift! I’d definitely stay there again.

After contacting the owner directly by phone we received a confirmation by email with pictures of the room which we appreciated very much. The room was very spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and modern - everything you would hope for in a hotel room but rarely get. Hilda, the owner, gave us great tips on where to eat and go for walks and service was fantastic in general. Breakfast was served on the terrace which has a lovely of the surrounding hills. The food was an above standard continental breakfast with strawberries and honey on greek yoghurt as a special treat.

We highly recommend Phaedra Hotel and Hydra for a very relaxing and romantic Greek island experience.

After a couple of days spend for business in traffic-crazy Athens Hydra is the place to get relaxed again, no traffic at all!
I stayed at Phaedra Hotel. What makes this hotel different from the rest of Greek hotels? Fine and spacious rooms, perfect location and tasty breakfast, it's all there. But more important, in my opinion, the owner Hilda makes this hotel a special place to stay on this special Island. She is very kind, and helpful if needed.
For Greek hotels this is definently value for money. I have seen four hotels in five days and Phaedra Hotel is on my list for next time, for shure.