“A historic hotel in the heart of Athens. Find elegance in abundance throughout. Gorgeous rooms with high ceilings, large windows and filled with antiques. The marble-clad bathrooms are pretty special too. A fine-dining restaurant and glamorous bar for nights of indulgence. Highly recommended.”

Hotel review

A grand hotel that exudes glamour. Enormous rooms bedecked with heavy drapes, elegant antique furniture, gold finishes and completely spoiling bathrooms. Dine on exemplary Mediterranean cuisine with striking views of the Acropolis and spend evenings in the hotels' award winning bar. Well positioned to explore the historic city with many sights being walking distance. A hotel worthy of its excellent reputation.

Recommended for

  • Historic

    • The grand building dates back to 1842 (it was once a favourite of Winston Churchill). It's packed with antiques and oil painting
  • Close to nightlife

    • There are many bars in the surrounding area but why go further than the hotel's award-winning Alexander's Bar
  • City Style

    • The height of glamour with its grand neoclassical style, this is a must stay for total indulgence
  • Local exploring

    • Well located for easy access to the city's main attractions.
  • Sights nearby

    • Just a few of the must-see sights are the Parthenon, Acropolis and Byzantino
  • Museums

    • Don't miss making a trip to the New Acropolis Museum
  • Designer Shopping

    • Walking distance from exclusive shopping areas
  • Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Roof terrace

  • Romantic

  • Grand Hotel

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    320 rooms in this hotel
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor and indoor pools
  • Wifi

  • Spa

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Roof terrace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Business Centre

  • Hot Tub

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Restaurant

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • There are many bars in the surrounding area but why go further than the hotel's award-winning Alexander's Bar
  • Sights nearby

    • Just a few of the must-see sights are the Parthenon, Acropolis and Byzantino
  • Museums

    • Don't miss making a trip to the New Acropolis Museum
  • Designer Shopping

    • Walking distance from exclusive shopping areas

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A neo-classical 19th-century hotel in the heart of Athens, offering old-fashioned romance and contemporary comforts, including a rooftop restaurant and pool rimmed with potted cypresses and sun beds, and a spa. It's close to Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament. Expensive, but memorable.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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