Highly recommended by Discover Greece

There would be no Chios without luxury, and luxury here is called “Argentikon Luxury Suites”. We provide Royal treatment and a very personal attitude to all of our guests. Only in Argentikon you may live a life of a king in true confidence and never know that somebody else stays here as well.

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Our address:

Kambos, Chios island, Greece

Tel.: + 30 22710 33111
Fax: + 30 22710 31465

The island

Chios is one of the islands of the northeast Aegean, very close to Asia Minor and opposite the Erithrea peninsula, separated by the Chios Canal.  The distance from the Port of Piraeus is about 165 miles.  Chios can be reached by air in 25 minutes.

Location

One of the most beautiful areas of the island is Kambos, a green valley 3 km south of Chios town.  Kambos (“Plain”) is a flat land stretching about 10km along the East coast of the island of Chios, and 2km wide.  The low mountains that surround Chios from the West are the source of its underground water that makes Kambos an endless garden full of flowers and citrus trees.

Architecture/Design

In the 14^th century, the Genoese aristocracy of Chios selected this area to build their mansions.  High walls of stone, from the village of Thymiana near Kambos, protected the mansion from dust, winds and the cold.  Elaborate cisterns, decorated with marble motifs and spouts, are a central figure in the courtyards.  Shady pathways leading to secluded corners and beautiful gardens provided privacy and quiet for those who wished to enjoy the tranquility.

The Argentikon

The property consisted of the main building (palazzo) and two other houses (guest houses).  Each member of the family had their own residence, and lived within the walls of the estate.  In this way their individual privacy was assured.  Arched doors and windows, arcades with small marble pillars, huge entrance gates with coats-of-arms and various reliefs, pebbled courtyards and frescoed ceilings, all offer uniqueness in the architectural style of the area.  Great care has been given to the decoration of each house with period furniture.

Gardens

In 1954, a local laborer was sent to Ventimiglia, Italy and Nice, on the Cote d’Azur coast of France, to be educated in the fine art of gardening.  He spent some time at Villa Hambury in Ventimiglia, where he learned the art of landscape gardening and how to maintain a typical Ligurian formal garden, which is the present form of the Argentikon gardens.

Facilities:

* Lush Extensive citrus Ligurian style gardens * Reception * Outside swimming pool * Restaurant * Bar * Pool Bar * Residents’ Reading-Sitting Room * Central air-conditioning and heating * Direct-dial telephone * LCD satellite TV * ADSL wireless Internet access * Safe * Business Center * Exercise room * Sauna * Massage Room * In-room massage/beauty treatments (Nail care (manicure & pedicure) and various types of massages and facials) * Fireplace * Maid service daily * Welcome drink & sweet * Turn down service * Room service *

*Complimentary transportation is provided to and from the airport or the Port of Chios* Open area restaurant in the gardens *

Restaurant

ARGENTIKON Dining Room offers gourmet cuisine masterfully prepared and presented by our award–winning chef.  Custom prepared entrees are created for your personal culinary satisfaction with the freshest organic ingredients from the garden and various fine products from all over the world.  Guests dine in or outdoors by candlelight in the romantic surroundings, while soft music fills the air.

Business

Every suite is equipped with ADSL wireless Internet access.  We can provide a portable computer, printer or fax at any time, so that you may work in the privacy of your suite.

Accommodation

The suites are situated in five buildings, each one with its own unique style.  Exquisite Old World craftsmanship and 21^st century amenities have been combined to create an estate unsurpassed in beauty and refinement.

Facilities available at each suite:

- living room,

- veranda,

- central air-conditioning,

- LCD satellite TV,

- radio & DVD players,

- wireless ADSL internet access,

- direct-dial telephone,

- mini-bar,

- marble-lined bathroom,

- hair dryer,

- bathrobes, slippers, luxury Hermes bathroom amenities,

- laundry - dry cleaning services,

- housekeeping attention twice daily.

The main Palazzo, built in 1550 has two suites:

CASTELLO Suite: Is located on the upper floor (68m2/ 731ft2) and has a living room, decorated ceilings, two bedrooms, one marble bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the gardens and the main marble cistern.

PALAZZO Suite: A spacious (95m2 / 1,021ft2) three bedroom suite on the upper floor has a living room, decorated ceilings, two marble bathrooms, and a balcony overlooking the gardens and orchards.

The second Palazzo, built in 1930 has two suites:

GENOVA Suite: Located on the ground floor, has a living room, decorated ceilings, two bedrooms, one marble bathroom, and a powder room. (74m2 / 796ft2)

VENEZIA Suite: Located on the upper floor has a living room, decorated ceilings, fireplace, two bedrooms, one marble bathroom, a powder room, and a spacious balcony overlooking the gardens. (66m2 / 710ft2)

Another building was restored using the distinctive
”xysto” technique used to decorate the exteriors of the houses at Pyrgi village.  The outer layer of plaster is whitewashed and then geometric shapes (triangles, chevrons, circles, etc.) are scraped away.

PYRGOUSIKO Suite: Located on the ground floor, has a living room, two bedrooms, and one marble bathroom.  (52m2 / 559ft2)

PYRGI Suite: Located on the upper floor, has a living room with decorated ceiling, a fireplace, one bedroom, a marble bathroom, and balcony overlooking the gardens and orchards. (55m2 / 591ft2)

KAMBOS Suite: Located on the ground floor, has a living room with a fireplace, a bedroom with decorated ceiling, one marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi and shower. (63m2 / 677ft2)

CHIOS Suite: This junior suite is located on the upper floor and has a living room, one bedroom, and one bathroom complete with Jacuzzi and shower.  A private balcony overlooks the citrus grove. (49m2 / 526ft2)