SemiramisvsPallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel ranks slightly higher than Semiramis. Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel comes in at 81 with accolades from 8 reviews including Fodor's, Concierge and Star Service.
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
Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Report
8.0
"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