To get to this hotel you need to go up a reasonably steep road but its worth it. The hotel is fabulous, the pool was wonderful and the rooms are private with up to date faciliates. Our room had a small private balcony off the doors to the bedroom area. Nice smellies in the bathroom, moisturiser and hand cream. Good breakfast. This hotel is the perfect spot as it is a short walk to the restaurants and shops.

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We had booked 2 nights through Expedia at a nearby hotel, but inexplicably that room was no longer available to us, so we were moved to the Arressana.

To our delight, this hotel was wonderful. Nice rooms, great bathrooms, luxurious toiletries, a gift of sweets upon entering the room.

The breakfast room was bright, and they offered many Greek specialties in addition to the typical hotel breakfast. My dad thought the french toast was the best he has ever had. I loved the domatokeftedes, the regional cheeses and the loukamades.

The location was great, convenient for walking to shopping and the KTEL station.

My husband and I stayed at the Aressana Hotel for 2 nights (Oct. 9-10. Note: The busses cannot drive up the hill to the top where the hotel is located so be prepared to walk up a steep hill to get to the hotel. The hotel is a nice boutique hotel and was renovated in 2006. Easy check-in/out. Staff was friendly and courteous. We had a king size bed which was great but I have to tell you that the bathroom was the smallest bathroom I have ever been in ...its about the size of an airplane's bathroom and I'm not kidding. Overall, there is no view from this hotel, however, this is the best location in the area. You are steps away to viewing the caldera and being on the ocean. Shopping mecca for those who like to shop. The buffet breakfast was good and tasty - quite a few greek surpirses!!! I would recommend this hotel for its location. If you want a view, then this is definitely not the place to be. Personally, I would opt for a view. By the way, bring comfortable walking shoes - cobble stone steps are everywhere.

We only stayed here one night unfortunately, but next time we come back to Santorini we will be back at Aressana Hotel, and would highly recommend this hotel. What a lovely place! Our room was perfect, spacious (especially compared to other European hotels), very clean and comfortable. It is also one of the few that has rooms to sleep a family of 4. It is situated in the perfect position to the Fira shops and restaurants and just a few steps away from the magnificent sunset view. (Wow!) And within short walk just up the hill from the bus stop.

The breakfast was absolutely charming - very authentic Greek (after all that is what we are there for, isnt it?) My girls loved the risogalo! My family enjoyed the lovely pool very much, it is extremely deep so is very suited to a teenaged family especially, and the beautiful little reading area with the big wicker chairs is gorgeous.

The staff were very helpful and they have free internet (although this is probably not a good idea, as it may be better to charge a small fee due to people being reluctant to move once on it).

Overall this hotel has wonderful character and charm and greatly enhanced our short but enjoyable stay in Santorini. Thank you Aressana!