Is Mykonos For You? Mykonos Guide Part 2: Where To Stay (hint: the Belvedere Hotel)

O.K. so where’s a brother to stay in Mykonos? I’m going to make this Mykonos Guide super easy for you. Just stay at The Belvedere Hotel. No, they’re not paying me to say that. To be honest, they really don’t need me. Let’s start with a quick video to help give you a feel:

From the moment you walk in to this hotel you know that you’ve made the right decision. Imagine, the most magnificent white on white on white on white setting, overlooking the Mediterranean and the smell of bougainvillea surrounding you. Now, imagine the check process with the coolest, greatest looking and REAL people that have ever checked you in to a hotel. Welcome to paradise- Um… I mean, the Belvedere hotel in Mykonos. It’s no secret that I’m not easy to please when it comes to a hotel. There is just something about this place that I can’t quite put my finger on that makes it so extraordinary. It defies any expectation you would ever have.

Pull out the moleskin journal you’ve been promising yourself to write in. Grab a glass of Rose’ and let your mind go (see photo below). This became a daily ritual for me for the during the two weeks we stayed at the Belvedere. Yes, two weeks AND it wasn’t long enough. Just sitting on their amazing teak wood deck and gazing out at the island and turquoise ocean is enough to change your life.

Maybe you’re a chick and you just want to crash and read “Belle du Jour” (see photo below). Let the sounds and smells of the ocean and soft lounge music take you away. Whatever works. This place intuitively knows how to adapt to your mood.

How about a poolside lunch that will send your taste buds into ecstasy (see next two photos below). The Belvedere has managed to take the most simple of ingredients and turn them into a symphony. Fresh grilled vegetables with olive oil and rock salt or a simple hummus with pine nuts that will make you say – shut up!

When the day’s half over just head back to your room for your disco nap. The moment you walk in your room you’re hit with the smells of the most incredible Korres products. It literally smells like the Greek islands in a bottle. Sit out on your terrace (see below) and breathe the fresh island air.

If you’re not ready to leave the hotel just head back down to the pool. The Belvedere magically transforms the pool into Nobu restaurant. Yes, THAT Nobu! He has an outpost here, which I promise you is unlike any Nobu you’ve been to. In fact, when we were there Nobu himself was having dinner with his family (see photo below).

I’m not sure if it’s the new friends we’ve made (see photo below of Eleni the rock star goddess at the front desk), or the staff that somehow anticipates every need you have or just simply an amazing hotel in an amazing location that makes the Belvedere Mykonos so incredible, but, honestly who cares. It’s fantastic!