Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel AthensvsHermes Hotel
Hermes Hotel and The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hermes Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort. Hermes Hotel is ranked #8 in Athens with praise from 8 sources such as oyster.com, EuroCheapo 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
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