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SemiramisvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both Semiramis and AthensWas are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, AthensWas is the choice of most professionals compared to Semiramis. AthensWas is ranked #10 in Athens with recommendations from 7 reviews like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Semiramis
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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 Traveler99.6
"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
AthensWas Design Hotel Star Service Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
Fodor's Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
OysterUpscale
"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 PlanetTop choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review
