Fresh HotelvsNJV Athens Plaza
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fresh Hotel scores significantly better than NJV Athens Plaza. Fresh Hotel comes in at 86 with praise from 12 sources including DK Eyewitness, Mr & Mrs Smith 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
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