SemiramisvsHermes Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Hermes Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Semiramis. Hermes Hotel scores 82 with praise from 9 reviewers including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Oyster.
Semiramis
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 Traveler
99.6
"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
Hermes Hotel Show All Reviews
19, Apollonos Street, Syntagma/Plaka, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Compact, modern hotel... well-kept, contemporary interior."
Frommer's
"The Hermes Hotel has designer touches in every room, including polished wood floors, marble bathrooms, and balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Sunny guest rooms with brightly colored decorative details and marble bathrooms feel warm and welcoming." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hermes is next to the Central Hotel, with similar amenities, but not quite as swishy." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Part of a small group of four co-owned hotels, the Hermes has a very pleasant ground floor lounge-bar-café as well as the inevitable roof terrace."
Rough Guide
"Friendly and welcoming three-star with marble bathrooms, polished wood floors and designer touches in every room, plus TV, a/c and fridge."
Star Service
"The hotel is situated between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations and just steps away from Plaka district." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range, 45-room hotel is a clear favorite for families, couples and older travelers desiring a quiet, safe and convenient location." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Hermes offers 45 attractive rooms in the middle of the Plaka." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hermes offers modern amenities with snug but comfortable rooms, including two connecting rooms for families" Full review