Archontika Karamarlis

“a 'must go' hotel in a 'must visit' village”

Theer are numerous Archontiko's in Makrinitsa, but this one seems to go above the normal, homely level. From Volos you will pass the archontiko, but continue some 300 m to the parking and reverse. In that way you will be able to enter the small and narrow carpark (if not some 3 others have precede … lisää

Theer are numerous Archontiko's in Makrinitsa, but this one seems to go above the normal, homely level. From Volos you will pass the archontiko, but continue some 300 m to the parking and reverse. In that way you will be able to enter the small and narrow carpark (if not some 3 others have precede you). The reception is very friendly by the lady of the owner. Depending of the room, you may have to climb a significant number of stairs, but that's life in Makrinitsa! The hotel is wonderfully refurbished out of a compound of 3 or 4 ancient houses. If you are the first to take a shower, however, bide your time, but warm water will flow. Precaution: if you need a soft bed, this is not the place to go. We had two rooms, both well equipped. The breakfast is lavish with a lot of local sweet and savory food. However, the fruits are limited to the season, in our case only (water)melon. The village is a must, but already 'discovered' by many (Greek) tourists.

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“Have the feeling to be in The Addams Family castle (in a positive way)”

We arrived at the hotel in the evening after being lost on the way from Volos to Makrinitsa and entered by mistakes on the very narrow streets of Stagiates. To find parking places in high season in Makrinitsa is almost impossible but fortunately the hotel has 3-4 places (if you are very good in man… lisää

We arrived at the hotel in the evening after being lost on the way from Volos to Makrinitsa and entered by mistakes on the very narrow streets of Stagiates. To find parking places in high season in Makrinitsa is almost impossible but fortunately the hotel has 3-4 places (if you are very good in maneuvering the car). The views from the terraces of the Archontika Karamarlis Boutique Hotel are amazing by day and by night. The architecture of the hotel is also very unexpected for someone not familiar with the Greek mountain old houses architecture. Actually the hotel has (at least( four floors disposed on different terraces so if you stay on the 3rd or 4th floor you will have to climb a lot of exterior narrow stone stairs. Advice: If you stay only 1-2 nights try to leave the heavy and bulky luggage in your car. The interior design of the rooms make you thing that you are in the Addams Family castle in an amusing way. Most of the rooms are small, some of them with an incredible view towards Volos town and the sea. Amazing was also the fact that continuing to climb the outside stairs you arrive suddenly in the main paved street leading to the village central square. The breakfast was only very good, with traditional bio eggs and homemade sweets and confiture. We stay only one night but we promised ourselves that we will come back for sure in Makrinitsa and Pelion region.

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“Beware of owner's attitude problems and do not drink tea”

How long does it take to boil the kettle and give a tea bag? In this place you need to wait until all guests are served their cofee to drink your tea. And it may come after you finish your food, just because the owner prefers it so. For a breakfast on a Sunday morning I waited more than 15 mins … lisää

How long does it take to boil the kettle and give a tea bag? In this place you need to wait until all guests are served their cofee to drink your tea. And it may come after you finish your food, just because the owner prefers it so. For a breakfast on a Sunday morning I waited more than 15 mins to be served a cup of tea - I even went to the bar to take it myself- but I was refused. When the lady finally brought the tea and I complained, by saying tea does not take long to prepare, her response to me was to shout! SO WHAT she said, 2 times! I would like to think that she is lost in translation, but no, because she spoke perfect English. The staff is kind and very hospitable. I can't say the same for the owners. It is unfortunate not be able to show kindess and hospitality that is expected from the business of hospitality. More, she did not apologize later, even when she had the chance. So if you go to Karamarlis, beware that you may face some attitude problems. It is a pity because the satff is very kind and friendly.

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