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NEW HotelvsPallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, New Hotel scores significantly higher than Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel. New Hotel is ranked #2 in Athens with endorsements from 12 reviews like Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
NEW Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge "Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's "Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service "This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property... the hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine "You'll find plenty of traditional Greek touches at NEW Hotel (and a central location), but that's not to say it is a traditional hotel experience." Full review
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Don't miss the rooftop bar for cocktails made with Mastic--a better alternative than the Ouzo stuff that has pine-y and creamy with a faint bite of licorice.
Jetsetter "Quirky design hotel with a rooftop lounge and artwork by Greek designers in Athens's hip Plaka neighborhood." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Details such as Kiehl’s amenities and great bedding do not go amiss. Perhaps even better than the design, is the food." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This city-centre hotel incorporates the long-standing history and modern, hip culture of Athens through its beautiful contemporary design and imaginative spaces." Full review
Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel
Frommer's Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Oyster Star Service Fodor's
EuroCheapo
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
65 Athinas & Lykourgou Str., Athens 10551, Greece
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Ten international artists were handpicked to decorate the 57 "graffiti" rooms with themes ranging from Japanese and Byzantine art to comic book art." Full review
Concierge "The wow factor here is that a group of graphic artists were let loose to turn an ordinary space into something uniquely playful."
Travel + Leisure "The best views are of the 76 rooms themselves at this witty and whimsical graffiti-artist-decorated boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet "A reception desk created out of two Mini Coopers sets the tone for this fun hotel with original murals throughout." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 63 guest rooms at the upscale Pallas Athena Grecotel are large, creatively designed, and modern -- most are suites." Full review
Star Service "An art boutique hotel makes its debut in the hotel market of Athens and is definitely worth a stay." Full review
Fodor's "Fun yet posh, this dream pad for the young and the young-at-heart is a crazy/cool boutique art hotel (fully refurbished in 2013)." Full review
EuroCheapo "The splurge-worthy Pallas Athena Hotel is located in one of Athens' most bustling areas." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The best way to characterize this hotel is as a modern boutique with quirky-yet-tasteful decor." Full review
Lonely Planet "The designers have brought a playful touch to the rooms of this 63-room boutique hotel, filling them quirky, colourful pieces of contemporary art, decor and furnishings" Full review
