Parilio

We were looking forward to our stay at Parilio, in Paros. We had emailed ahead to make sure the room type we ordered had two outside Sun Lounges, so we could sit outside and enjoy with our feet up. Upon checking, late in the afternoon, we were shown to our room. We had dinner at the restaurant, that evening, which was very good. The next morning we realised we did not have any sun lounges as we had been given a 1st floor room. We went to reception to advise we had been given the wrong room and were told the room they gave us was an upgrade. That may have seemed nice for them, but we especially asked for a room with sun lounges. The lady at reception acknowledged this fact, only to say they didn’t have a room for us with a sun lounge until the next day. So, two nights and not what we had ordered!! The next day we had to move rooms, a nuisance but we did it. We had the new room, which was extremely comfortable for 3 nights only to have the air conditioning break down and was not able to be repaired before the evening. So, again we had to move rooms, and we understand it was not the teams fault, but nevertheless, it was annoying to have to move, yet again. The next room was not as nice, but was acceptable EXCEPT, to have staff walking past our private area to and from the car park, was not what we would have expected. What was more interesting this morning was the reception staff did not even bother to ask, “how is your new room, we are sorry to have inconvenienced you twice”, just nothing. We would have thought that an acknowledgment was the correct thing and even to say, please “have a drink on us” Just nothing, very unprofessional and it has left us with a bad taste in our mouth for this property and any others in the Empiria Group. A shame as the majority of the team are fantastic, but clearly lack some extra good training. With this bad taste, we would not recommend this property.

They charge 50€ per person for breakfast, as a minimum. But you do not know that until it is time to pay. If you stay at the hotel, breakfast is included. The food was decent but I would never pay 50€ for chia pudding and a coffee. We should have stayed all day and drank 8 more coffees to make up the difference. Incredible.

Sophisticated and yet very discreet and low profile hotel in Paros. Staff very kind and helpful. Well located, next to Naussa and, still, very quiet. Greek vibe decor, beautiful pool and amazing breakfast. Rooms are spacious and neat. Double beds could be better, it seemed to be two singles put together... Great experience after all.

This hotel is even more beautiful in person than it is online. The design aesthetic is soothing and sophisticated. The pool is as good as it looks online and was the perfect antidote to a hot day. The food was incredible - acai bowl in the morning, the Parosian salad for lunch (very likely the best salad I've ever had), the lemon pasta - all so delicious. The rooms were quiet, well appointed, and nearby the restaurant and pool. The staff was helpful and very knowledgeable. Noussa is just a few minutes away by car. It's worth noting that the hotel transfer is 25 Euro into town which feels a bit high but the cars were always waiting for us when we asked and were brand new with great drivers. A special shoutout to Stelios who was our server both at breakfast and the pool - what an asset to the hotel! He is hardworking, warm, funny, and clearly took pride in his work of providing excellent customer service. We cannot wait to come back to the Parilio.

Truly excellent hotel. A quiet and tranquil pool area, an excellent standard of food served at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outstanding service, especially from Stelio's, whom was attentive, friendly and fun, without ever being intrusive. The rooms were chic and the gardens very beautiful. Only slight and very, very minor issue, was some of the half built building that look over one side of the hotel, that are a little bit of an eye sore, but they are easily ignored. This is a Dubai standard hotel for service, food and overall quality.

My friends and I had the best time during our stay at Parilio. The property was incredible and the service was even better. Apostolos, Stella, Stelios, and Elias in addition to the rest of the team made it the most memorable trip. Cannot wait to visit again.