Arion Athens HotelvsNEW Hotel
Arion Athens Hotel and New Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, New Hotel scores significantly better than Arion Athens Hotel. New Hotel ranks #2 in Athens with endorsements from 12 reviews such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Arion Athens Hotel
Agiou Dimitriou 18, Plaka/ Monastiraki, Athens 10554, Greece
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This three-star hotel overlooking Agiou Dimitriou Sq has the standard mod cons and is simply furnished with marble bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Arion is yet another member of the Stathopoulos chain... there is also a rooftop bar with Acropolis views."
Star Service
"May feel somewhat removed from the action for first-time visitors, but its strong modern character, seasonal panoramic rooftop bar and low rates keep occupancy levels high during the peak months." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A top choice for travelers who want to explore Athens on foot. Competitive prices include a buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi." Full review
Let's Go
"Opened in a new building in 2005, Arion offers posh, polished, and predictably pricey lodging in an ideal location." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Arion's crowd has a distinctly hipster cast." Full review
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If you want lots of light in your room, be sure to request a room in the front or the back of the hotel.
NEW Hotel Show All Reviews
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge
"Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's
"Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service
"This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property... the hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You'll find plenty of traditional Greek touches at NEW Hotel (and a central location), but that's not to say it is a traditional hotel experience." Full review
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Don't miss the rooftop bar for cocktails made with Mastic--a better alternative than the Ouzo stuff that has pine-y and creamy with a faint bite of licorice.
Jetsetter
"Quirky design hotel with a rooftop lounge and artwork by Greek designers in Athens's hip Plaka neighborhood." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Details such as Kiehl’s amenities and great bedding do not go amiss. Perhaps even better than the design, is the food." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This city-centre hotel incorporates the long-standing history and modern, hip culture of Athens through its beautiful contemporary design and imaginative spaces." Full review