Up the road from Little Venice Square and just past the iconic windmills, Design Hotels member Mykonos Theoxenia has a lot going for it. But nothing more so than its location. Remedying the confliction of wanting to be in on the action but not engulfed in it, it makes a great base for the see-it-all-ers. The restaurant and boutique-lined cobbled streets of the town are within walk-out access, and easy transport options make it a breeze to tour the best spots on the rest of the island. It’s a place to see but not be seen. So, it’s no wonder it was a favoured haunt for the jet set in its past, from Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis to Mick Jagger.  

As one of the first hotels to open its doors on the island during the golden age of Greek tourism, Mykonos Theoxenia has seen a lot of change. But no matter how loud or populated its doorstep gets, within its preciously protected walls will always be a place to take things slow. Bathed in the quintessential Greek flag colours, the original stonework houses stylish and unfussy interiors brightened up by vibrant plants. While a soothing wind-sheltered pool rimmed with sink-in sun loungers and ambient music makes the hubbub feel worlds away.