NJV Athens PlazavsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, AthensWas ranks slightly better than NJV Athens Plaza. AthensWas comes in at #10 in Athens with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
NJV Athens Plaza
2, Vas. Georgiou A' Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10564, Greece
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Acres of marble adorn the lobby, and there's almost as much in some bathrooms, which have their own phones." Full review
Star Service
"Unlike the old-world charm of the neighboring Grande Bretagne and King George II Palace, it is chic contemporary style that sets this hotel apart from the fray." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated in central Syntagma Square, the 180-room upscale NJV Athens Plaza is a landmark hotel with elegant touches and an impressive history of ministerial and diplomat guests." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"As one of the most centrally located luxury hotels in Athens, guests are within easy walking distance to the capital’s central districts, nightlife areas, museums and historic sights, as well as the metro." Full review
AthensWas Design Hotel
5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Look out for the 45 black and white photographic close-ups of ancient Greek statues throughout the hotel, setting a subdued and classic tone." Full review
Fodor's
"This modern design hotel is only minutes from the Acropolis and its museum. Its rooftop café-restaurant has been a hot spot for locals and others looking for a drink or meal with a view." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review