Eressian Hotel Spa & Hammam
The Eressian Hotel Spa & Hammam is a very special place for Alexis Michalas, the man responsible for bringing this fabulous pampering experience to Eressos village.
The now hotel building was the former home of his grandmother, who was born there in 1918. Sadly, the house was sold in the 50s when the family relocated to Athens.For some time, Alex and his mother had been determined to get the house back to the family and in 2009 they managed to do just that. Now, after many years of hard work, the building has been lovingly restored into the Eressian Hotel.
Alex was further inspired by the many thermal springs of Lesvos and decided to expand on his project, so after purchasing the carpenter’s shop next door, he set out to create a traditional Hammam spa. Such a brilliant idea.
I asked my friend Alex what he considered to be unique about The Eressian. His response was, “I think the combination of being in the heart of a very small traditional Greek village and preserving the classical – along with adding some contemporary elements – has made our award-winning Hotel Spa unique”.
“The combination of being in the heart of a very small traditional Greek village and preserving the classical – along with adding some contemporary elements – has made our award-winning Hotel Spa unique”.
- Alexis Michalas
“I hope Eressian continues to grow, to become an all-year-round destination and to inspire more entrepreneurs to renovate their historical ancestral homes, thus creating a quality network of boutique hotels in Lesvos”.
One of my fave places to recharge on the island is the Eressian Hotel and Hammam Spa. In July I decided to take a mini break with my dear friend Konstantina. It was joy to share the experience with Konstantina who is a fabulous beauty therapist and someone who certainly knows how essential it is to nurture yourself.
This is what she said about her experience:
“It was my third time at the Eressian Hotel and Hammam Spa and each time has been unique. I felt like I was in heaven. The whole session was very relaxing for body and mind, plus nurturing for my skin. The hammam experience reduced my stress levels and made me sleep better. I had more energy and felt more physically and mentally balanced. The next morning, I felt refreshed and had a glow. I would absolutely recommend everyone to enjoy the hammam experience at Eressian and spend a night at the hotel. Make your day a day of relaxation and only think about yourself. The hammam provides a full sensation of wellbeing at the level of the body and spirit.”
“The hammam provides a full
sensation of wellbeing at the level
of the body and spirit.”
- Konstantina
Enjoy your stay!
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Photography & Words - Claire Lloyd
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