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This grandiose hotel and former retreat of the rich and famous reopened in 2004 after a 14-year closure. The 104 rooms and suites, all with marble bathrooms, are individually furnished with select antiques.

Similarly turned out sibling of the Jason Inn, so rooms are stylish as well as clean and comfortable. The bar and restaurant are cheerful and pleasant, thankfully, as the run-down neighbourhood doesn’t offer much in the way of sustenance.

This two-storey Neo-Classical building with delightfully painted ceilings is located near the centre of old Nafplio. Comfortable rooms come in several sizes, and breakfast includes home-baked goodies.

Friendly, helpful staff and equally appealing rooms, decorated in warm hues, with nice touches like goosedown duvets and marble bathrooms. The Polynesian Kona Kai restaurant is highly rated and a favourite of business diners.

An all-glass boutique designer hotel with 30 rooms, studios and suites set in a garden with trees and a pool. The modern, minimalist furnishing is complemented by earthy colours (cream, coffee, grey and beige) and atmospheric lighting. Facilities include the Ananea Health and Spa.

Ever popular with executive travellers for its full range of business facilities, 24-hour restaurant and well-appointed rooms – plus extras like free sessions with a personal trainer in the gym. There’s a free hourly shuttle to the city centre.

Nafplio’s nicest hotel was undergoing renovations at the time of writing. New decorative touches will include large, wood-and-marble rooms. What won’t change is its un-beatable location on the hill of Acronafplia, within the ancient fortress walls.

Smack in the centre of town, this hotel has big, beautiful designer rooms with marble bathrooms, massage showers, Bulgari toiletries, a famously elegant lobby and a 24-hour business centre. Rooms on the eighth and ninth floors have great views of the Acropolis.

Another of the many apartment-only hotels in the wealthy southern suburbs. Most of the two-room apartments with kitchenettes have sea views; those that don’t overlook the hotel’s best advantage, a garden courtyard with a pool and Jacuzzi. All are served by full hotel amenities, including extras like childcare.