SemiramisvsArion Athens Hotel
Both Arion Athens Hotel and Semiramis are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Semiramis ranks marginally better than Arion Athens Hotel. Semiramis ranks #32 in Athens with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Semiramis
48 Charilaou Trikoupi Str., Kifisia 14562, Greece
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary design hotel on the main plaza of a leafy suburb. Flamboyant colour schemes feature inside and out, and are complemented by vibrant modern furnishings."
Frommer's
"This is by far the most stunning of the designer hotels in Athens." Full review
Concierge
"Most objects in the 52 rooms here are amoeba-shaped and electric-ice-cream-colored—because this is Karim Rashid's first hotel, and that is what he does."
Travel + Leisure
"This is an ideal base for schmoozing, but not for sightseeing—it’s a 35-minute metro ride from the city center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, arriving at this Karim Rashid–designed hotel in the chic Athens suburb of Kifissia is guaranteed to provoke kid-in-a-candy-store glee." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is right on Kefalari Square in Kifissia, the chic northern suburb of Athens, within walking distance of the city's best boutiques, restaurants and bars." Full review
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.