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25K points
Aresanna Spa Hotel and Suites - 17 sq m

Fira is okay, the cruise ships all dock below Fira port so it gets very crowded very quickly
This hotel does not have the "Rock" or "Cave" feel. Most of a city center hotel. There are about 48 rooms and is better known for its "spa".

On the Rocks - 15 sq m
Current Review

In town of Imerovigli, it's not as overcrowded as Oia and Fira get but lots of good food and dead center of the island giving you amazing views in both directions
This is one of the true "cave" or "rocks" hotels. There are some steps, but very manageable.

40K points
San Antonio - 25 sq m

No close town for food or nightlife

Santorini Secret Suites and Spa - 30 sq m

110 steps to hotel restaurant
close to Oia but not in the center of town

Carpe Diem Boutique Resort - 45 sq m plus 40 sq m private deck and unheated private pool. 10 total suites

What is the best SLH hotel in Santorini?

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Jul 6, 2019, 10:15 am

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Can you tell me what rooms you had and got that were good and bad? Hopefully I can avoid those and request a certain good one.

Jul 6, 2019, 1:35 pm

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The assistant manager explained that my reservation was ranked as being through a third party discount booking site. This put me at the bottom of the list for priority at a full property.

If the hotel isn’t full, you’d probably end up with a descent room.

But it’s a big difference from other award redemptions. Burning 40k/night of Globalist points to be the opposite of elite is difficult to justify.

Are you a H Globalist? That may make some difference. Maybe a concierge can arrange some good room.

Also, in general, we probably had too much expectation with those properties. Read the reviews on Mystique.

Jul 7, 2019, 4:23 am

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I am a Globalist.

That means nothing at a SLH hotel though. All Hyatt redemptions are equal, regardless of Hyatt status.

I called Hyatt when I was having this issue and they confirmed this.

Jul 7, 2019, 5:59 am

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Also, in general, we probably had too much expectation with those properties. Read the reviews on Mystique.

Reality is these hotels can sell the rooms at this time of year so I wouldn’t expect much in terms of an upgrade regardless of which hotel you book. I already commented that service seems to be an issue on Santorini in general compared to other Greek islands. We just returned from a four stop trip and Santorini had the most service issues....and I was the one that commented on our Mystique stay in that post.

Jul 7, 2019, 9:55 am

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Thank you for your valuable feedback. I'm going to have to rethink my fall stay.[/LEFT]

A friend of mine stayed in Santorini for 6 nights in a very small boutique hotel and was very happy with it. It sounds like the small 10 room property you mentioned above.

I'll get the name from her. BUT - I do recall she said it was not in the touristy areas.

Aug 5, 2019, 10:19 pm

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i'm staying 4 nights in Santorini, two at San Antonio and hopefully two at Secret Suites and Spa. Currently I have two award nights at San Antonio but only found one award night Secret Suites and Spa. After reading some of the reviews, I am a little discouraged about checking for award availability 3 times per day for that last night I need.. haha

Aug 17, 2019, 7:52 am

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Anyone knows the cost of taxi ride for about 15 minutes (8KM) from airport to Imerovigli. Staying at the "On the Rock" for the first night there. Hotel quotes ~ 30-35 euro.

Aug 21, 2019, 9:09 pm

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I have 2-nights at the "On the Rock" in October and thinking about moving to a non-Hyatt and non-Marriott property now, although my last 3 days will be at Mystique.

Btw, "On the Rocks" hotel quoted me the following for airport transfer to pick us up.

"15,00 euros/per person/per way for a semi private transfer or 20,00 euros/per person/per way for a private one."

Aug 22, 2019, 3:45 pm

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We just completed two days' stay at "On The Rocks". We really love this hotel. I booked the "Secrete Suites" in Oia and did not stay there. IMO, "Rocks" is a better hotel for us. Also, it costs much less than "Secrete Suites". We also stayed at Aressana, but we like "Rocks" much much better. We'd like to stay there again when we come back.

No "disappointments" we often heard from the "Mystique".

See my complete review.

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ni-greece.html

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Aug 23, 2019, 12:58 am

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I would definitely book a taxi through hotel in advance. It costs about 30 to 35 euro for two. Expect about 40 for 3-4 people. I wouldn’t want to haul luggage to find a taxi, only to save a few euro.

The driver would contact hotel to prepare for your arrival. It’s worth every euro you pay. There are multiple steps and hard to manage all the luggage.

Also, the taxi charges about the same price. Like semi fixed price. You won’t save much trying to find your own.

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Aug 24, 2019, 3:45 pm

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We also completed a stay at SLH "Aressana" in Fira, Santorini. To us, it is just standard or average. Personally it is not our top choice(s).

Here is complete review:

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ni-greece.html

Aug 28, 2019, 3:13 am

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At the secret suites now for 3 nights and I can say it was A TOTAL WASTE of 40k points a night. Even if I get 10 percent back which I should, it's a complete waste. This property has ONE thing going for it and that's the view, and you can enjoy the exact same view from the walkway directly above the hotel. When I return, I'll be posting a detailed review.

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