Marriott to Bring ‘The Luxury Collection’ to Greek Island Patmos

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece, restaurant.

Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to bring The Luxury Collection to the Dodecanese Islands in Greece, following an extensive renovation of Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique and authentic experiences.

Expected to open in summer 2024, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece will be the only luxury resort on the peaceful island of Patmos, a destination acclaimed for its picturesque coastline and unique, spiritual energy.

“Greece continues to be an extremely desirable leisure destination for our global explorers,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.

“Bringing The Luxury Collection to the idyllic island of Patmos on the Dodecanese further cements the brand’s leadership in luxury hospitality while providing our guests access to a captivating and relatively undiscovered destination to experience authentic Greece. We’re excited to be working with the owners of this beautiful resort to bring this project to life.”

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece, lobby.

Drawing inspiration from the island’s rich heritage, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece is slated to offer a tranquil, timeless escape located in the serene beauty of Grikos Bay. Reimagined by Stylianidis Vaggelis Architects and Anastassiadis Architecture & Design, renovations are expected to include all 56 guestrooms, suites and villas, with additional guestrooms to be added on in 2025, a signature restaurant serving local island delicacies with a contemporary twist, and a bar and terrace with breathtaking bay views.

Patmos’ reputation as luxury tourist destination will grow

On his part, Nick Karamouzis, chairman of the Investment Fund SMERemediumCap (SMERC), owners of Patmos Aktis, said the opening of Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece will mark an important milestone for Patmos and a strategic triumph for the hotel.

“By aligning Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa with an internationally renowned luxury brand, we look forward to seeing the elevation of the reputation of Patmos as a luxury tourist destination and ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the local economy,” he said.

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece, room.

The concept for the resort’s interior design, led by Patricia Anastassiadis, blends The Luxury Collection’s authentic and experiential standards of luxury with Patmos Aktis’ essence of simplicity. A soothing and calming colour palette of creams, whites and soft blue tones is set to be used throughout the resort. Local artwork and traditional Greek design touches are also slated to play an important role in referencing the island’s ancestry and its beautiful, unique landscape.

The Greek island of Patmos in the Dodecanese.

Fringed with traditional fishing villages and secluded coves, the rugged coastline of Patmos offers the ultimate setting for complete relaxation, fostering a deep connection with the sea and the surrounding natural beauty of the island. At Patmos Aktis, guests can explore the unique volcanic landscape, with its ribbon of hiking trails, whitewashed hilltop villages and ancient monasteries, spend the day sailing between beaches and the nearby Arkoi islands for spots to swim and picnic on the sand, or learn the secrets of Greek cuisine with market tours and cooking classes.

Marriott International encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 139 countries and territories. The hotel group operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world.