Radisson Blu Park Hotel, AthensvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, AthensWas ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens. AthensWas scores 84 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens
10 Alexandras Ave, Athens 10682, Greece
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"In the family since 1976: its decor inspired by the park opposite, with tree trunk pillars and colour-changing leaves."
DK Eyewitness
"The refurbishment of this classic business hotel focused on the large, comfortable if not cutting-edge rooms, the best of which face the Pédion Áreos park across the boulevard."
Star Service
"This park-view hotel provides a much-needed jolt of freshness in this dusty, traffic-choked city." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale property situated slightly beyond the city center, a four-minute walk to the nearest metro (which connects guests to most city hotspots in about 20 minutes)." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This stylish contemporary chain hotel is located in central Athens, and has a rooftop pool as well as an excellent rooftop gourmet restaurant and bar which offers unobstructed, striking city views of the Acropolis." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary bedrooms come in browns and greens and most have park views. The Asian restaurant overlooks The Acropolis and moves up to the rooftop to serve BBQ and pasta dishes in summer. " 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