Periscope HotelvsInterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
Both InterContinental Athenaeum and Periscope Hotel are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Periscope Hotel scores significantly better than InterContinental Athenaeum. Periscope Hotel comes in at #6 in Athens with approval from 11 publications like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Periscope Hotel Show All Reviews
22 Haritos str., Kolonaki, Athens 10675, Greece
From $96/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Modern, minimalist hotel on a quiet residential street in an elegant district."
Frommer's
"The Periscope is a concept hotel with an unusual concept: surveillance." Full review
Concierge
"This contemporary design hotel may be more suited for solitary business travelers than couples on vacation."
Fodor's
"This sleek concept hotel combines minimalist urban-chic design, amenity-filled rooms, and exceptional service for a truly relaxing experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The periscope mounted on top of this 21-room boutique hotel in elegant Kolonaki means even the ground-floor bar gets an aerial view of Athens (displayed on a TV screen)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Just a 5-minute walk from Kolonaki Square, this smart design hotel opened in 2005. All rooms have wooden floors and minimalist furniture in blacks, greys and whites."
Rough Guide
"Designer minimalism on a shopping street in Kolonáki; the name refers to a periscope camera set up on the roof, which guests can control and view the pictures."
Star Service
"As much an outpost for hip Athenians as for travelers, this artistic haute-spot has been transformed from relatively banal boarding house...into a trendy magnate." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"In the posh Kolonaki neighborhood, about a 12-minute walk to Syntagma Square and Mount Lycabetus. The hotel is modern, sleek, and minimalist." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Kolonaki is the affluent neighbourhood of Athens, but it's by no means a stuffy one." 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