Fresh HotelvsInterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Fresh Hotel ranks significantly higher than InterContinental Athenaeum. Fresh Hotel comes in at #4 in Athens with recommendations from 12 sources such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Fresh Hotel Show All Reviews
26 Sofokleous Str., Athens 10552, Greece
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"What was once an undistinguished... hotel from the '70s has morphed into one of the coolest and most stylish designer hotels in the city." Full review
Insight Guides
"You will either love or hate this startling ‘design’ hotel, with its lollipop colour scheme of panels everywhere from reception to the balconies."
Concierge
"The value is not to be sneezed at. Especially if you're cool enough to take advantage of the scene-y rooftop pool and Air Lounge Roof Bar."
Fodor's
"Reveling in minimalist glam, this attractive boutique hotel has relaxing and expertly decorated rooms, a plugged-in staff, and two restaurants that feature nouvelle-Mediterranean cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh is quickly becoming a jet-set hangout thanks to the rooftop pool with views of the Acropolis and the nouvelle Greek cuisine at Orange Bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The closest design hotel to the town centre, Fresh combines minimalist chic with shockingly vibrant colours, right down to the balcony partitions."
Rough Guide
"Glossy, high-end hotel in the heart of the market area. Lavish use of colour, elegant furnishings and great lighting and bathrooms, though you do wonder how long it will stay looking fresh."
Star Service
"Around the corner from Kotzia Square and the central food market hall, 300 meters from the Omonia metro station, this is one of the city's most notable recent arrivals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night." Full review
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Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Couples who want a taste of trendy Athens head for this hip downtown hotel, with a coloured plexiglass façade, rooftop plunge pool and an edgy vibe." Full review
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
89 - 93 Syngrou Ave, Athens 11745, Greece
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Corporate hotel near the business district... Spacious bedrooms boast the latest facilities."
Travel + Leisure
"Grand, contemporary white-stone building with the largest hotel rooms (averaging 810 square feet) in Athens. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Original artworks decorate both the sumptuous common areas and individual rooms at Athens’ largest luxury hotel."
Star Service
"A cordial, sizable staff, fastidious maintenance and tasteful decor continue to make this enormous hotel the commercial leader in Athens—overshadowing the reworked Divani Caravel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Has a spa, 24-hour fitness and business centers, an outdoor pool, four restaurants and bars, and a shopping arcade... catering to business travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"With a marble atrium lobby, central fountain, and private art collection, Athens's largest hotel provides a cool oasis on a busy city street." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek contemporary style in an ancient setting, featuring a spa retreat and rooftop bar offering sweeping Parthenon and Acropolis views." Full review