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SemiramisvsFour Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Semiramis ranks marginally higher than The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort. Semiramis comes in at #40 in Athens with approval from 5 publications including concierge.com, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Semiramis
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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 Traveler99.6
"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
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Michelin Guide Frommer's Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler
New York Times Frommer's Michelin Guide
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 Traveler86.4
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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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June 30, 2022
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
