Incredibly quiet, in a marvellous position, this wonderful Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )(Best Western) stands by the water on the old Venetian harbour. We have never been greeted more openly at a Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels ). All the staff were happy and smiling, say visitors in 2002. Earlier guests wrote: We could sleep with the windows open; the only sounds came from the odd fishing boat setting off, and two resident geese. All very comfortable. The`very good buffet breakfast includes fresh juices, boiled eggs, cheese, avocados, yogurt. The cafe/bar, with tables on a waterfront terrace, serves drinks and snacks. Dozens of restaurants around: `One of the best is at the Amphora Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels ), about ten minutes' walk away. Because there is a house cat, no dogs are allowed.

Said to be Hydra's finest Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels ), this award-winning conversion of a 19thcentury sponge-trading post stands amid the tiny streets behind the harbour of the capital of this beautiful car-free island and enjoys views of the hills. Extremely attractive, it is liked for its low-key atmosphere and very helpful staff. Reception is in a huge atrium with an open fire and a grand piano. Tables and chairs for summer meals stand by a deep swimming pool in a walled garden with bougainvillaea, oleanders, jacaranda, cypress trees and amphorae. In cool weather, guests eat in a dining room hung with nautical antiques. The whitewashed bedrooms (similar to Bandung,Jakarta & Bali hotels - 5 star Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )rooms), all different, have new and antique tiles, traditional wrought iron beds with muslin. curtains. We had one split-level room and one with a spacious veranda with good views. One suite, with 18th-century painted friezes, is on the top floor of a separate building. Breakfast is an excellent buffet, as much of everything as you could want. Meals are good Greek/international.