Escape to Paradise: Aspro Spiti Hotel, Kos Island Awaits!
Aspro Spiti Hotel: My Kos Island Paradise… Or Was It? (A Messy Review)
Okay, so you’re thinking Kos Island? Sun, sand, and… Aspro Spiti Hotel? That’s where I found myself, hoping for a blissful escape. And, well, let's just say my experience was a rollercoaster. Buckle up, buttercup, because this isn't your typical sanitized travel blog review. This is the real deal.
First Impression: The Entrance (Or, Where Did I Leave My Wheelchair?)
Let's rip the band-aid off: Accessibility. This is a mixed bag, folks. They claim to have facilities for disabled guests…but navigating the entrance was a mini-adventure. I swear, the ramp felt like it was designed by someone who'd never seen a wheelchair in their life. It was steep. Getting my luggage in and out was a comedy of errors. I'm talking almost-faceplant situations. The elevator was a lifesaver once I was inside, though! And the exterior corridor… well, at least it was wide enough to attempt a dignified entry. Not ideal, but at least it was an attempt, and I do have to give points for trying and having a ramp, even if it was a terrifying one.
Where to Stay: My Room – Fortress of Air Conditioning (and Free Wi-Fi!)
The room itself? Decent. Spacious enough. Air conditioning was a godsend – Kos in July? Sweat city! The blackout curtains were perfect for crushing those afternoon naps, and the extra long bed definitely came in handy after those long days. I loved the free Wi-Fi, available in all rooms! Essential for Instagramming my (attempts at) glamorous life, naturally. The Internet access – wireless was great, But I also got to connect the Internet access – LAN which was a nice touch. The bathroom phone was a bit retro, honestly. Was I expecting a call?
My Personal Paradise: The Spa (And My Unexpected Facial Disaster)
Let's talk spa. This was a pivotal moment. I decided to treat myself. Spa/sauna? Yes, please! Massage? Absolutely! Figured I'd get a body scrub and body wrap and transform into some goddess of chill.
They led me to this… beautiful room. Dim lighting, soft music. I got a massage, which actually was quite amazing. But then… THE FACIAL. I swear, the lady who gave it to me looked like she was secretly a mime. She started rubbing stuff on my face, and I swear my skin started to tingle aggressively. Then, she starts… pulling at my skin. I nearly jumped off the table. I could feel my face getting redder and redder. My eyes started to water, and not from the relaxation. "Is… is this supposed to hurt?" I mumbled, mortified. She just beamed and kept going. Long story short, I emerged looking like a tomato that had a fight with a cheese grater. It took days for my face to recover. My face hated that. It really hated it. However the sauna was superb.
The Food: Buffet Bliss (and the Occasional Meal Disaster)
Ah, food. This is where Aspro Spiti kinda shined and then occasionally… didn’t. Let's start with the good: Breakfast [buffet]. Amazing. An explosion of choices! The buffet in restaurant was also great. You name it, they had it. Western breakfast, International cuisine in restaurant, the Asian breakfast… I was in cereal heaven! Coffee/tea in restaurant was the perfect start to my day. Okay, the staff, however, only spoke maybe 3 words of English… but I can forgive.
The dining experience was a mixed bag too. There was a selection of dishes, A la carte in restaurant, but I wasn't wild about Asian cuisine in restaurant, so I missed that, however, there was a Vegetarian restaurant available. There was also Room service [24-hour].
Things to Do (Or, How I Learned to Love the Poolside Bar)
Beyond the spa's tragic beauty treatment, there was more to do.
Swimming pool [outdoor] was the heart of it. The Pool with view was stunning. I spent a lot of time floating, staring at the sparkling water. And the Poolside bar? Essential. Happy hour was my favorite hour. They had great cocktails, and the bar staff were exceptionally lovely, even when I was a little… "over-hydrated" (ahem).
And the Fitness center? I did not go. I was on vacation, people. Besides, after the facial, I needed to stay far away from anything remotely resembling exercise.
Cleanliness and Safety: A Confident Shield (Usually)
The hotel seemed to be fairly diligent with COVID-19 precautions. Lots of Hand sanitizer. And there was a Daily disinfection in common areas. The Rooms sanitized between stays and there was a Sanitized kitchen and tableware items. The staff, were very well trained. The staff trained in safety protocol. The Safe dining setup was great. So I felt relatively good.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things (and the Big Annoyances)
They offered a lot: Daily housekeeping, Concierge, Laundry service. The Gift/souvenir shop was a nice touch. The Cash withdrawal. The Food delivery. They had a Taxi service. Air conditioning in public area.
Beyond the Basics: The Extra Touches (and the Minor Frustrations)
Things like Breakfast in room? Nice. Air conditioning in public area? Necessary! The Elevator was vital for me. Luggage storage? Helpful. But… there was definitely a learning curve. Sometimes, getting a simple thing done felt like a Herculean task. I just kind of learned to roll with it.
The Verdict: A Mixed Bag (But Still Worth It?)
Would I return to Aspro Spiti? It's a tough call. The location is beautiful, the pool is fantastic, and some of the staff were wonderful. The food was generally great. But the bumpy entrance, the facial trauma, and the occasional organizational hiccup… they do make you pause.
However, for all the quirks, it’s a place that felt authentic. It wasn't a perfectly polished, robotic hotel. You felt like you are actually in Greece.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to embark on a chaotic, sun-drenched, and probably slightly sunburned journey to the Aspro Spiti Hotel on Kos Island, Greece. This isn’t your polished travel brochure itinerary, this is the real deal. Expect crumbs, forgotten sunglasses, and a healthy dose of existential dread (mixed with copious amounts of feta, of course).
Days 1-2: Arrival, Chaos, and the Quest for the Perfect Gyro
Day 1: Land of the Lost Luggage (and Hope)
- Morning (6:00 AM Kos Time, which is basically whenever the sun decides to wake you up): Arrive at Kos Airport. Prepare for a potential Hunger Games situation at baggage claim because, seriously, everyone flies to Greece. Immediately scan for my luggage. Pray to the travel gods it arrives. (Important note: my travel gods are decidedly fickle.)
- Mid-Morning (Whenever the taxi finally arrives): Transfer to Aspro Spiti. The driver, bless his soul, will probably be blaring some Greek pop music that sounds suspiciously like a cat fight. Embrace it. This is authenticity.
- Late Morning/Lunchtime (Post-Check-in): Check in to Aspro Spiti. Hopefully, the "sea view" actually has a sea view (major pet peeve of mine). Quick unpack, then: The Gyro Quest Begins. Google Maps tells me there's a place "nearby" (translation: a 20-minute walk in blazing heat). Undertake the first scouting mission; I need to get the lay of the land. This is where the sandals start rubbing.
- Afternoon: Fail to find the perfect gyro (probably). Get distracted by a stray cat and spend 20 minutes petting it. Buy some ridiculously overpriced sunscreen that smells like coconuts and regret. Maybe take a dip in the pool, but it's probably crowded. Poolside reading/napping. Get slightly burned.
- Evening: Dinner at a taverna. Order way too much food. Attempt to speak Greek. Fail miserably. (My vocabulary currently consists of "Thank you," "beer," and "more feta, please.") Stumble back to the hotel, happily stuffed.
Day 2: Sun, Sand, and the Existential Dread of Being on Holiday
Morning: Attempt to eat breakfast. Get distracted by the absolutely gorgeous view. Stuff my face with yogurt and honey (because I can). Contemplate the meaning of life while watching the waves.
Mid-Morning: Head to the beach. Realize I forgot my sunglasses. Spend 15 minutes digging through my bag, finding a half-eaten bag of chips instead. Eventually locate them and slather on the sunscreen (this time, properly). Enjoy the sun. Feel the overwhelming, but fleeting joy of being somewhere beautiful.
Lunch: Head back to the hotel for a sandwich. I'll probably get it with more feta.
Afternoon (This is the important one.) I am going to devote the entire afternoon to the beach. This includes a deep dive into actually spending some time in the ocean and perhaps actually learning to swim.
- Beach Time (This is the core): I WILL make the most of this. Build a sandcastle (it'll probably be terrible). Try to float without actually swimming. Get splashed by a rogue wave. Curse. Laugh. Feel alive.
- Beach Bar Reconnaissance (Important): Scout out the best beach bar for a sunset cocktail. (Prioritize this.) Observe the people. People-watch shamelessly.
- Final Sunset Evaluation: Review the beach bar options. The most important decision of the trip.
Evening: Sunset cocktail. Watch the sun dip below the horizon. Feel slightly melancholy. Realize I'm loving this, even with the existential dread. Dinner at a different taverna, try a different dish, and repeat the Greek-speaking fail.
Days 3-4: Exploring, History, and the Case of the Missing Wallet (Maybe)
Day 3: Island Adventures (and Praying I Don't Get Lost)
- Morning: Rent a scooter (yikes). Pray for no accidents. Head to Kos Town. Slightly terrifying scooter experience. But, hey, at least I'm seeing stuff!
- Mid-Morning: Explore the Ancient Agora and the Castle of the Knights of St. John. Try to look cultured and soak in some history. Fail to fully translate all the stone inscriptions because my brain is at half-capacity.
- Lunch: Get scammed into a tourist trap restaurant. Overpay for something I could have eaten at a local place. Curse myself.
- Afternoon: Scooter around the island. Attempt to find a secluded beach that's not teeming with tourists. Get lost. Eventually, stumble upon a beautiful cove and feel like I've discovered a secret. (Which is probably not true).
- Evening: Return to the hotel. Realize I might have left my wallet somewhere. Panic. Calm down. Relax, because I have to. Start the mental checklist (where’s the wallet gone).
Day 4: The Thermal Baths and Contemplating the Meaning of "Relaxation"
- Morning: Hopefully find my wallet! (If not, panic again).
- Mid-Morning: Head to the Thermal Baths of Therma. Embrace the sulfurous smell. Enter the warm water. Attempt to relax. Fail. Realize everyone else looks like they're having a spa day, while I'm just trying to avoid the floating seaweed.
- Lunch: Find a taverna near the thermal baths; eat lunch, take in the view, and think about whether the sulfuric smell is worth it.
- Afternoon: Return to the hotel. Contemplate "relaxation" (which I'm probably doing wrong)
- Evening: Final dinner in Kos. Try to savor every bite. Realize I'm going to miss this place. Order more feta as a final act of defiance against this impending departure. Pack, sigh, go to bed.
Day 5: Departure and the Post-Holiday Blues
- Morning (Early): Wake up. Suffer through the post-holiday blues. Eat a final, incredibly delicious breakfast. Cry a little.
- Mid-Morning: Final check. Make one last stroll and final goodbyes.
- Late Morning: Taxi back to the airport. Reflect on the fact that I probably should have bought more souvenirs.
- Afternoon: Fly home. Start planning the next trip. (Probably to Greece. I have a fever, and the only prescription is more feta.)
Final Thoughts:
This itinerary is just a suggestion, a skeleton. Life (and Greece) will inevitably throw curveballs. Embrace the chaos! Get lost! Eat the feta! And, most importantly, have a truly wonderful, messy, and human experience. Because that's what travel is all about, right? Now, go on, get packing! (And don't forget the sunscreen!)
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