Stay & Play
The Athenaeum Hotel Athens
by Nicholas Kontis
Athens offers equal measures of mesmerizing historical sites in an infectious old city center, which breeds creativity. I traveled to the classic city to sail on a motor yacht to some of Greece’s lesser-explored islands with small ship leader Variety Cruises. I sought a hotel for a few nights in Athens with specific criteria: comfort and location. In the city of antiquities, I prefer to be in the heart of Athens’s nonstop vibrancy.
Imagine being strategically positioned just a stone’s throw from the central Plaka labyrinth and within walking distance of the fashionable Kolonaki neighborhood. This is the Athenaeum Hotel, your perfect base for exploring the grand metropolis. Its proximity to the Temple of Olympian Zeus adds a touch of history to its modern charm, making it an ideal choice for your Athens adventure.
The deluxe property, with its 52 rooms and suites, some with Acropolis views while others look out to Athens’s historic past spectacles of Lycabettus Hill and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, offers a luxurious and comfortable stay. The hotel’s plunge hydromassage pool and fitness center are available for relaxation and keeping in shape, ensuring a pampered stay during long days of sightseeing, shopping, and dining. You’ll feel indulged and pampered with a range of luxurious amenities.
The hotel’s refined roof garden, Pasithea Restaurant, blends a menu of Greek-Mediterranean plates with sweeping backdrops of the iconic city. Under the tutelage of Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse, Evangelos Nikas offers his culinary talents from more than ten years of preparing delicious dishes at some of the world’s most refined hotels.
The modern rooms and suites are designed with serenity in mind. From plush bathrobes to a well-stocked mini bar, an espresso machine for your caffeine fix, hardwood floors, a spacious desk, luxurious cotton linens, a large TV for entertainment, a king-size bed for a restful sleep, a hair dryer, a safety deposit box for your valuables, and climate control for your comfort, the property has thought of everything to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
With its ideal location, the Athenaeum Hotel is the perfect complement to your stay in Athens. You are in the city’s heart, ready to explore all the city offers. You’re always at the center of vibrant energy, ready to explore immediately.
