Aria Lito Mansion

We had a truly amazing stay for a week at Aria Lito Mansion. The staff were so lovely and really made our stay even more enjoyable! Theresa was extremely helpful when checking us in and gave us lots of tips for things to do, our rooms were lovely and clean and the location of the property was right in the heart of Fira so we were within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants and also Fira bus station so we could access other parts of the island easily.

Nothing!

Fira is very touristy when the cruise ships dock, but once down the steps onto the SMOOTH patios (not the millions of cobblestone steps of Greece), it was calm, quieter & even a bit cooler. Stacy, the manager, was very friendly & helpful. There’s nice outdoor lounge areas. Everything is kept in great condition, fresh towels out on the chairs, beach towels at their main office. The mini pool was a nice minimal design & clean. Guests were pretty respectful sharing it off & on to cool off. The former owner, an older man, uses it for exercise. Our room was tucked in at the end of the main space, facing to the pool area., with some nice shade from the old trees. The room exceeded expectations: high Italian?-like ceilings, simple wooden furniture that’s seems to have a history. I had a single unit, however the hall led down to a common area where my friend stayed on the sofa bed (wardrobe there also & 2 little sky lights). Small kitchenette with a medium fridge, sink, electric kettle, (for purchase: large bottled water, snacks, wine, more snacks in the fridge. The bathroom was pink marble & a good size, KORRES bath products!, the water pressure good although I had to play around with getting the hot water. The bathtub had jets, but either they didn’t work or I didn’t know how to turn it on. The outdoor breakfast area felt like you’re eating in a little park with 6-8 small tables & a double tent with food & drinks (Buffet). There were good options & Stacy & staff where quick to refill. Eggs (scrambled & hard boiled(in little decorative holders), mini sausages, mini croissants, rotation of spinach feta puffs & other pastries. Tangy Greek yogurt (with cereal, fruit mix, jam, honey, nuts), a platter of Greek cheese & cold cuts, fresh fruit. Coffee (SO good, very strong) & Tea station, Fresh Orange Juice. Muffins & PLEASE eat one of the little sugar donuts filled with Nutella for me!

Not sure if it’s a language issue, the night attendant wasn’t very friendly. Seemed annoyed when I asked him to help me make a dinner reservation. FYI- Directed me to Stacy, before she leaves at 6:30pm, to have her reserve a cab for the airport. Arrival- We took the bus from the Airport to the Main Depot, it’s quite a long walk to the hotel with luggage. A lot of cobblestones/stairs on a narrow European street. Google Maps sent us to the front of the hotel(so many steps), but take the Main Street(flatter) & enter from the back parking lot near Salt & Pepper Restaurant. There a nice little elevator- such a luxury! WiFi is not great at all; it’s better outside near the middle of the property, grab a chair- limit phone time anyway. PS. Greece is full of street kittens/cats! They all look healthy...& wander around the patios, the streets, & walkways.