Belvedere Mykonos - Our Heritage
In 2016, the Belvedere celebrated its 20th anniversary with an almighty bang, whose roaring reverberations still echo through the Mykonian summer. The Ioannidis family kicked off the festivities with “Follow the Wind”, an imaginary saga of rekindled love directed by filmmaker Thodoris Papadoulakis. The film tied into “Your Mykonos Legend” campaign, which spurred a social media frenzy, and culminated in an earth-shattering party. The evening marked the unveiling of the Sunken Watermelon anniversary bar, which has since become a Belvedere staple. The rest is history…
20 years and counting...
1850
1850The First Step
Mansion Stoupa, surrounded by cherry blossoms, grape vines, fragrant rose bushes and tall cypress trees, is rented out to French politicians and European artists for the holidays.Read more1960
196020 years and counting...
The Origins
A stately villa called Mansion Stoupa – now the Matsuhisa Mykonos – was erected on the property that currently houses the Belvedere Hotel, causing a stir.Read more1996
1996A Star is Born
The Belvedere Hotel opens its doors to the public in May, leaving the gorgeous garden untouched. The name pays tribute to the magnificent views.Read more1998
1998A New Generation
The Ioannidis siblings graduate from college and turn their attention to the Belvedere Hotel, taking the reigns from their parents.Read more1999
1999White Parties
In August 1999, the Belvedere throws co-owner Tasos Ioannidis a birthday bash, asking guests to dress in white. The White Parties are born.Read more2001
2001Mid-winter Venetian Party
The Belvedere ushers in the Millennium with a mid-winter Venetian party, forcing five other hotels to open out of season to accommodate the crowd.Read more2003
2003Matsuhisa Mykonos
Matsuhisa debuts a pop-up restaurant, conquering the hearts of Mykonian gourmands. Celebrated mixologist Dale DeGroff, aka King Cocktail, adds seven exclusive martinis to the Belvedere Bar menu.Read more2006
2006New Beginnings
Between 2006 and 2010, the Belvedere embarks on a gradual renovation that lasts over four years. Domna Ioannidis, working for the NY-based Rockwell Group, spearheads the undertaking.Read more2012
2012The Belvedere Villa
The legendary “phantom villa”, built in the late 60s, is renovated by ConceptBoarding Architecture Studio and added to the Belvedere accommodation portfolio.Read more2015
2015Six Senses Spa
Designed from scratch by Domna Ioannidis, the Six Senses Spa opens its doors in July, introducing a new era of wellness. Belvedere guests can finally breathe freely.Read more2016
201620th Anniversary Celebrations
Celebrating the Belvedere’s 20-year anniversary with a rambunctious party, the Ioannidis siblings introduce a new artisanal cocktail bar, the Sunken Watermelon. Read more2016
2016Follow the Wind
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Belvedere presented "Follow the Wind" movie.Read more2017
2017Thea Estiatorio
Thea Estiatorio is relaunched, focusing on reimagined Greek cuisine. Princess Tatiana contributes three recipes to the menu to celebrate her first cookbook. The Belvedere Shop is refurbished by ConceptBoarding Architecture Studio, boosting its designer collection. Read more2018
2018Belvedere Mansion
Originally erected in the 1850s, then operated as a guest holiday home and until 2017 as Matsuhisa Mykonos interior space, the Belvedere Mansion is more than a traditional Mykonian style residence. The Belvedere Mansion features a private pool, a dinning area and a full equipped bar. Read more2019
2019Hilltop Rooms & Suites
This Season, Belvedere celebrated the inauguration of its Hilltop Rooms and Suites. Located within walking distance from the Belvedere main building, guests enjoy a more serene surrounding while having the option to engage in a more social environment whenever they please. Each Hilltop Room and Suite has a unique interior that resonates luxury and overlooks the picturesque town and of course, the Aegean Sea. Read more2022
2022Introducing Cocco Mykonos
The new Italian bistro, courtesy of the Belvedere hotel, is riding high on the Mykonianwaves, spectacularly located on the seafront with the best views on the island. Read more2022
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