999 Luxury Hotel
Unique hospitality experience in one of the most beautifully restored historical buildings of the old city of Nafplio, simple and austere, but with all comforts. Here, where the old with the new element are so harmoniously combined, your stay is really unforgettable!
"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." With these words of Marcel Proust in mind, I found myself outside “999 Hotel”, to which the new owners, Christos and Timos Damoulos, have given a new breath of life, respecting the history of the restored 1830 mansion.
On the picturesque Kokkinou Street, between the two most central pedestrian roads of Nafplio -the Staikopoulos and the Vasileos Konstantinou (or “Megalo Dromo”)- and a stone's throw from Syntagma Square, the recently renovated 999 Hotel is an ideal choice for couples, families and groups, who desire a special stay in the heart of the old town of Nafplio.
New spirit…
I climb up the wooden staircase leading to the reception, and a pervasive smell of cleanliness and refreshing aromas overwhelms my senses. Katerina, wife of Christos Damoulos, transmits her positive aura to me, as she welcomes me heartily, confirming a principle that I stand for: Places stand out thanks to the mood and aura of their people.
As I sit in the lobby, between the reception area and the breakfast buffet, I notice how harmoniously the decorative elements have been combined with each other, such as the elegant lamps, the special clock, the elegant carpets, the rustic style coffee table and the neo-romantic furniture of the living room.
Nine dreamy rooms
As Katerina shows me around each of the hotel's 9 rooms (4 family rooms and 5 double), she tells me that the rooms on the first floor are an ideal choice for families with children or even for groups of friends, while the rooms on the second floor are more suitable for couples.
During our tour, the abstract lines chosen for the decor and the heavenly tint that dresses the spaces create a sense of relaxation for me, making me feel like I'm ethereal.
Elements of folkloric tradition and history give their own stamp to the rooms, such as the sharply embroidered curtains on the traditional-style windows, the frames with black-and-white photographs of Nafplion of yore, the vintage objects and the perfectly preserved wooden ceilings and floors of another era.
The tasteful interiors of the rooms are well matched by the balconies surrounded by fuchsia bougainvillea, with the exquisite view of Palamidi, Akronafplia and the always charming old town of Nafplio.
Atmospheric spots and corners
The impressive wooden staircase, which leads you from the first to the second floor, beautifully preserved and covered with soft carpets, I consider to be in itself an admirable point of the hotel. The long corridor on the upper floor is impressive too, lit by a series of windows, which generously reveal a view of the tiled roofs of the old town.
I can't help but stop at the corner of the library, with the antique radio on top of the retro sewing machine, but also at the mirror at the end of the hallway, where my reflection is bathed by the lively Greek sun.
The “zen” oasis of the terrace garden
Fascinated by the aura of the spaces and while I am full of tasteful images, going out to the “garden”, a pleasant surprise awaits me: a simple terrace has been transformed into... a “zen” oasis!
Enjoying the coffee and homemade cookies that are offered to me, I think that this green welcoming space of the "garden" will conquer you too, when you see it. With heavenly plants and colorful flowers in elegant pots, tables and director's chairs under the large umbrella and with airy curtains following the play of the wind, the "Garden" is the ideal place to start your day with a rich breakfast.
Homemade breakfast, made with love
The breakfast at 999 deserves special mention. Every day the buffet is filled with handmade Greek flavors and delicacies, made by the hands of the owners' wives, Katerina and Evangelia, who are duly honored and appreciated by both Greeks and foreign guests of the hotel.
Start your day perfectly, by enjoying a freshly squeezed juice from organic oranges from the groves of Argolis, spread the handmade jams or honey on your fresh slice of bread and taste the fresh eggs (all produced by the Damoulos family). Accompany your coffee with handmade cookies, soft cookies, cupcakes and homemade cake, try the orange pie, milk pie, chocolate pie, ravani, semolina halva. Try the “Philadelphia” cheese puff pastry and the handmade pizza and fill your body with energy by choosing dried fruits, raisins and nuts. Greek, pure, home-made breakfast, worthy of congratulations!
An open embrace…
When you book the room of your choice at 999 and get to see it up close, you will find that the Damoulos family and the ever-smiling staff know well how to turn your stay into a true experience of precious moments and total relaxation. And in the moments when the sun sets and the tones fall, sitting as you will in the idyllic "garden" with a Nemea wine in your hand, you will feel the open arms and warm embrace of the 999 Hotel and want to return to it again and again...
Did you know that?
The hotel takes its name from the famous 999 steps one must climb to reach Palamidi.
At breakfast (served from 8:30 to 11:00) you will find fasting and vegan options as well.
If you are getting married, choose 999 both for your wedding preparation, for the wedding photography and for an unforgettable honeymoon.
If you are up to 5 people, ask about the comfortable, two-room suite with the terrace facing the pedestrian street of Staikopoulos, while if you love bright rooms, you have found just the right hotel in the old town! Whichever room you choose, they will all steal your heart, with views of the Akronafplia, the Clock tower and the bougainvillea flowers.
In your room’s bathroom, you will have available amenities, which will give an air of luxury to your stay.
Do not hesitate to ask for information about coffee, food, attractions in Nafplio and the surrounding area from the staff -always polite, smiling and available to inform and serve you.
The hotel prices are value for money.
Available rooms
Single, double, triple, quadruple, connecting room, suite
Parking
Municipal parking at 300m (free area of the port of Nafplion)
Operating Period
12 months
Licence Number: 1245K133K0386701