Our Boutique Hotel Philosophy: A Commitment to Tinos, Tradition, and You

The unique architecture of Tripotamos village in Tinos, Cyclades, with its labyrinthine network of houses, presented us with a challenge: how to restore existing ruins into a countryside boutique hotel, offering a comfortable stay in the heart of the island, rather than designing and constructing new buildings on an empty parcel of land.

Such a blank canvas would have been easier. Current Aegean building regulations offer limited protection for traditional architecture, often failing to showcase its beauty or inspire builders to retain the spirit of the old and traditional. Tripotamos, however, is a protected traditional settlement, subject to strict (even rigid) building regulations.

These regulations, governing listed traditional settlements and standing guard over our village, while challenging during our project, ultimately served us well. We welcomed the strict oversight, knowing it protected the sensitive and noble environment of Tinos’ vistas (in contrast to the regulations governing ordinary building activities). Most importantly, complying with these regulations guided our decisions about the kind and quality of services we would offer at our boutique hotel on Tinos Island.

Our philosophy rests on respecting three key elements: the village, its inhabitants, and our guests who wish to experience authentic life in the traditional Cycladic village of Tripotamos. Crossroads Inn developed with sensitivity, adapting to the land's aesthetics, preserving its traditions and customs, supporting local human resources, protecting the environment, and ensuring our guests are exceptionally well cared for.

Our Commitment to Sustainability, Quality and Comfort:

• Our buildings harmonize with the surrounding environment, creating and beautifying small neighborhoods within the traditional village.

• Flat solar panels provide hot water with significant energy savings.

• Ceiling fans -instead of air conditioning- assisted by small northern openings (Cycladic traditional bio-climatic architecture), offer natural cooling and airing of your living quarters.

• Underfloor heating ensures comfortable warmth in wintertime while preserving the architectural aesthetics.

• We use durable, eco-friendly and anti-allergenic building materials from Tsantilis S.A. for plastering, painting, flooring, and construction.

• Our linen and towels management program promotes water and energy conservation.

• We chose not to have a pool or jacuzzi to contribute to the conservation of Tinos' precious water resources.

• Our mattresses, pillows, linens, towels, beach towels, and bathrobes are from COCO-MAT, reflecting our commitment to quality, social responsibility, and eco-friendliness.

• We launder linens and towels with the same eco-friendly products we use at home, and we take care of them in the old-fashioned way: they dry naturally in the fresh air and then iron one by one, for a crisp, clean feel, and a fresh smell as we remember it from our childhood.

• Our handmade toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, foam bath) are crafted from all-natural Greek ingredients like honey, herbs, and flowers.

• Our handmade soaps are 100% organic and natural, uniquely created and scented only with essential oils, with no preservatives or synthetic perfumes, by local artisan Georgia Zilou of Ena Karo; always, carefully selected for you.

• Our slippers and bath sponges reflect our commitment to providing our guests with the same high-quality products we use in our own homes and everyday life.

• Original artwork (engravings, paintings, sculptures) adorns our accommodations, showcasing local Tinian artists and those who studied at the "School of Fine Arts Annex" in Pyrgos, on Tinos Island.

• Our guests are welcomed with a tray of authentic Tripotamos raki (locally made alcoholic beverage) and locally made sweets.

• Our traditional Cycladic breakfast features fresh, local products, supporting Tinos’ culinary traditions and local economy.

• A complimentary breakfast basket awaits our guests upon arrival, filled with tea, four kinds of coffee, and handmade butter cookies made with all-natural ingredients and care, reminiscent of cherished childhood memories.

• Our dedicated staff maintains impeccable cleanliness in every accommodation, serving the principles behind our philosophy on operation, and striving to create a true "home away from home" experience at our Cycladic village, on Tinos Island.

• Village residents are delighted to see the once-abandoned buildings vibrate with life and movement again and warmly welcome our guests.

At Crossroads Inn, we believe that accommodation should be more than just a stay; it has to be an experience!

We invite you to immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Tripotamos traditional village, embrace the slow pace of Cycladic life, and discover the beauty of Tinos Island, all while enjoying the comfort and care of our unique boutique hotel. We are passionate about sharing our love for this special place and creating lasting memories for each and every guest. We look forward to welcoming you to your home away from home!