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Royal OlympicvsNEW Hotel
Both Royal Olympic Hotel and New Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, New Hotel ranks significantly higher than Royal Olympic Hotel. New Hotel is ranked #2 in Athens with endorsements from 12 publications like Mr & Mrs Smith, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Royal Olympic
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens 11743, Greece
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Tastefully decorated (marble, wood, and bronze) with clean, decent-size rooms and bathrooms, and there's a breathtaking city and Acropolis view from its top-floor restaurant." Full review
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For Acropolis views request a room above the third floor.
Star Service "Opposite the Temple of Jupiter and a large park pocked with ongoing archaeological excavations, this family-run hotel is a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis." Full review
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Guests can also choose among a selection of suites.
OysterLuxury
"The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures." Full review
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
