Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel AthensvsCentral Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Central Athens Hotel ranks slightly better than The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort. Central Athens Hotel ranks #19 in Athens with endorsements from 5 sources including oyster.com, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
40, Apollonos street, Vouliagmeni 16671, Greece
From $349/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Professionally run hotel set within a 75 acre complex on a private peninsula. Extensive facilities include private beaches, a spa and a wide range of water sports."
Frommer's
"The Arion offers a more classical aesthetic, and its sea-view rooms are arranged in such a way so that even the bathtubs have prime water views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This huge complex on a private peninsula jutting out into the Saronic Gulf is a legendary resort... that has had a major makeover in the last few years." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
86.4
"Set on the Vouliagmeni peninsula, and one of two properties in the Astir Palace Resort complex, it’s "away from the chaos of Athens, but close enough to see the sights"." Full review
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly seaside Athenian resort with an Olympic-sized pool, tennis court and spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Greece’s first Four Seasons hotel is a triumphant revival of a modernist landmark, where guests can enjoy a beach holiday, destination spa and city break rolled into one glamorous, authentically Greek experience." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene. Screened by pine trees and security gates, this 1960s landmark has made a glorious comeback. All glittering blue views and subdued glamour, Greece’s first Four Seasons has..." Full review
New York Times
"Opened on a pine-clad peninsula...offering 303 rooms and fine dining with a sea view at its Michelin-starred Pelagos restaurant."
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Frommer's
"The 74 acres of gardens, with palm and pine trees, are admittedly wonderful...almost all the accommodations have sea views, and there are extensive facilities for tennis, wind surfing, and sailing." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The interiors are sedate compared to the Sixties but quite stylish by Four Seasons standards...creature comforts are plentiful — the pools, the spa, the sea-facing cabanas and among its several bars" Full review
Central Hotel
Apollonos 21, Athens 10557, Greece
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"This stylish hotel features wonderful sea grass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms, and excellent soundproofing." Full review
Lonely Planet
"As its name suggests, Central Hotel is in a great location between Syntagma and Plaka."
DK Eyewitness
"Italian designer furniture, marble-clad bathrooms and wooden flooring set the tone for this revamped hotel, with warm-toned soft furnishings in the comfortable, soundproofed rooms."
Rough Guide
"This modern three-star hotel has a designer feel, with seagrass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms and excellent soundproofing."
Star Service
"The hotel is situated near the Acropolis and a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Square, the business shopping center of the city, on a small, quiet street facing two well-preserved neoclassical buildings." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Central Hotel Athens is located in the Old City and offers views of the famous Acropolis from some rooms, private patios, and its modern and chic rooftop terrace bar." Full review
National Geographic
"Rear-facing rooms on fourth through sixth floors get decent Acropolis views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This low-key stylish hotel has comfortable rooms done in light, contemporary tones, with good bathrooms" Full review