Grand Forest Metsovo
Rugged mountain luxury. Stone facades, grey slate roofs, beamed ceilings, handwoven Greek rugs, and exposed stonework inside. It looks like a chalet but operates like a proper 5-star resort. Local and organic obsessed — 92% of food is sourced from nearby suppliers. Furniture is handmade by local craftsmen. Glass bottles only in the minibar.
Ask staff to walk you to your room the first time — the multi-building layout with exterior corridors and multiple elevators is confusing at first
Why It Matters
Won 'World's Leading Landmark Hotel' at the 2021 World Travel Awards. Member of Leading Hotels of the World. The only serious luxury option for miles around in one of Greece's most undervisited and genuinely wild mountain regions. The combination of a well-run spa, strong kitchen, and serious outdoor programming makes it far more than just a scenic sleepover.
Grand Forest Metsovo is a family-owned 5-star mountain hotel with 62 suites perched on a private mountaintop at the fringe of a black pine forest in Epirus, northwest Greece. Eight low-rise chalet-style buildings spread across two square kilometers of private land, each room facing the Pindus peaks. The restaurant, spa, gym, and corridors all face the mountains — the views are inescapable, which is entirely the point.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Grand Forest Suite
The flagship at 70 sqm — nearly double the entry suites. A master bedroom plus a separate living room, second small bathroom, and a balcony or terrace that looks directly onto the atmospheric old town of Metsovo as well as the mountains. Comes with a small sledge for winter excursions, which tells you everything about the mood here. Fits up to four guests.
King plus sofabed · 70 sqm
Junior Suite with Garden View
Ground-floor entry point into Grand Forest. Opens onto a patio overlooking the hotel garden and surrounding pine forest rather than the full mountain panorama. Same dark-wood, handwoven-rug aesthetic as the rest of the property. A solid choice if the garden view doesn't bother you — the room itself is identical in quality.
King or twin · 30 sqm
Panorama Suite
The name earns its keep. A full 35 sqm with a balcony that frames the Pindos summits in every direction — this is where you come for the clearest, most uninterrupted mountain outlook the hotel offers. Private fireplace, open-plan living area, king bed with anatomic mattresses. The silence up here — broken only by distant wildlife and the crackle of a winter fire — is the real luxury.
King · 35 sqm
Premium Suite with Mountain View
Same core size as the standard mountain-view suite but steps up with a private fireplace — which matters considerably on a cold Epirus night. Mountain views from the balcony. The fireplace is the main differentiator here.
King · 30 sqm
Suite with Mountain View
The same 30 sqm footprint as the Junior Suite but oriented toward the Pindus peaks. Waking up to that view from a private patio is the whole idea. Dark woods, muted natural tones, and handwoven rugs keep the feel grounded. A well-rounded option that doesn't overpay for extras you may not need.
King or twin · 30 sqm
Superior Suite with Mountain View
Gains 5 extra sqm over the standard suites and pairs it with a private fireplace and views across the Pindos range from the balcony. A noticeable step up in space and ambience. The fireplace gets heavy use in winter.
King or twin · 35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Canyoning through the ancient rock formations, caves, and waterfalls of the Pindus forest. Run by the hotel's activities team.
Picnic in the forest or mountains prepared by the hotel's head chef. Not exactly roughing it.
Winter-only. Cross-country skiing excursions through snow-covered pine forest, led by winter olympians Viola Bauer and Lefteris Fafalis. Anilio Ski Resort (downhill) is 13km away.
E-bike ride to mountain lakes followed by stand-up paddleboarding. Electric bikes mean the climbs are manageable for most fitness levels.
Guided electric mountain bike tour through towering black pines to a secluded mountain pond. Easier on the legs than it sounds.
Guided rides into the black pine forest on the hotel's own horses. The property has an on-site horse farm. Can be booked through the concierge.
4x4 excursion into Pindus National Park. Brown bears, grey wolves, wild cats, and rare raptors including the eastern imperial eagle and lanner falcon have all been spotted here.
Marked trails departing directly from the hotel's reception across the 2 sq km private grounds. Access to historic churches and atmospheric caves nearby.
Guided hiking on the hotel's private trails and into the surrounding Pindus National Park — one of Europe's least explored areas. The Ursa Trail holds 'Leading Quality Trail – Best of Europe' accreditation.
Guided truffle foraging excursion in the surrounding forest. Truffles found can be incorporated into dinner at Metsovo 1350m. Available year-round depending on variety.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multi-functional rooms with state-of-the-art AV equipment for meetings, weddings, and banquets. Separate exhibition space of 200 sqm. Conference secretarial support and fully equipped business center.
Dedicated children's area with toys, drawing materials, and board games. Babysitting service available on request (€20/hour, 72 hours advance notice required).
Modern gym with premium Cybex machines. Open 24 hours. The treadmill mountain views are genuinely motivating. Children 16+ permitted under adult supervision. Personal trainers available.
Full room service available round the clock with a limited menu during late-night hours.
Working horse farm on the property supplying the horseback riding activity program.
Year-round heated indoor pool with panoramic mountain views, located within the spa. Adults-only except 10:00–12:00 when children may use it under supervision.
Seasonal outdoor infinity pool open June through September. Overlooks the Pindus mountain range. Towels provided.
On-site shop selling handmade jewelry, local food products, and mementos from the Metsovo region.
Private transfers from Ioannina Airport (€160) and Thessaloniki Airport (€450). Helicopter arrival from Ioannina also possible.
On-site parking at no charge. Indoor parking also available with wheelchair-accessible entrance directly into the hotel.
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