Ammos Hotel

A short walk from the Venetian harbor in western Crete, Ammos Hotel is a sanctuary of cool. Owner Nikos Tsepetis personalized the 33 minimalist rooms with Marimekko fabrics, hand-painted pottery, unvarnished woods, and smooth concrete floors. And he puts just as much thought into his custom day trips to see ancient Knossos or the Hellenistic and Roman ruins at Aptera. At night, settle into the seaside taverna for traditional Greek specialties, such as zucchini pie with goat cheese.