Behind the National Archaeological Museum, this modern Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )(Best Western), recently renovated, caters to both business and leisure travellers. Convenient, good value, if rather unexciting, it has shiny marble floors and a basement bar. Reception was helpful. Our comfortable room had a nice balcony and double glazing. The street was quiet and parking was easy. Breakfast was ordinary, says the nominator. The Acropolis is a pleasant half-hour walk away.

The Stais family's tastefully restored, white two-storey 19th-century mansion stands on a hill in the island's very pretty old administrative capital (also known as Kythira) on the south side of the island. The taditionally furnished bedrooms (similar to Bandung,Jakarta & Bali hotels - 5 star Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )rooms) are comfortable and elegant, staff are friendly, helpful, never obtrusive. Breakfast of fresh figs, bread and boney and coffee is served on a terrace overlooking a small Byzantine ruin and `breathtaking sea views. At Kapsali beach, below, you can swim and sunbathe. Despite being the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ecland is quiet and unspoilt, with little accommodation, and deserted beaches.