Skala Hotel

Like going back to a comfortable second home, staying at the Hotel Skala is guaranteed treat in every time. And, this time, our twelfth visit, we stayed three weeks enjoying everything the hotel and Patmos have to offer--in a word, a perfect Greek island vacation made possible by a warm, friendly, and efficient management and staff who make you feel like family. The hotel is an ideal combination of location (in the heart of the town and mere steps away from the lively port and the main streets) and peace, greenery and serenity; the Skala's entrance and flower-surrounded courtyard with seawater pool with bar are set off from the main street. They are reached via a short, lush bougainvillea-covered entryway. So all you hear is the bubbling water of a small fountain as you enjoy the varied breakfast choices on the sun-drenched terrace. Rooms are comfortable and modern and kept clean, crisp and cool. In some rooms with a seaview, you can sit on the balcony and take in the blue of the sea and sky before deciding which beach or attraction you want to enjoy, day and night. Whether it's the absolutely transparent and refreshing Aegean water with fish which swim up the beaches or a visit up the hill to white-walled Chora for a daytime visit to the Unesco-recognized monastery and church sites or in the evening for fine restaurant meal with a stunning view of Skala with its twinkling lights below, you will remember the sights all winter--and come back as we did the next year! While we appreciate all the team members at the hotel, a special word here for Anastasia at the reception, Dimitris in the breakfast room, and Dimitri at the bar. Manager Dimitri, now two years into his management, is perpetuating the top quality of the Skala, with dedication to improving it every year--although it's tough to see how you can improve upon perfectoin! Thanks to all and see you next year!wh