Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel AthensvsThe Athens Gate Hotel
Both The Athens Gate Hotel and The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Athens Gate Hotel ranks significantly better than The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort. The Athens Gate Hotel comes in at 78 with recommendations from 4 publications including Frommer's, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
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 Traveler
86.4
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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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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
The Athens Gate Hotel
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens 11742, Greece
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"This small boutique accommodation is stylish, elegant and close to the sights and the metro." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With stunning views over the Temple of Olympian Zeus from the spacious front rooms, and a central (if busy) location, this totally refurbished hotel is a great find." Full review
Rough Guide
"Very popular four-star, classy, well-run and newly refurbished, but in an exceptionally noisy spot on a major avenue."
Star Service
"This well-priced hotel has a comfortable location close to public transportation and calm modern interiors that make it one of Athens' best all-around midrange starlets. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Guests are in a prime position to explore archeological sites and Plaka on foot. Free breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant with epic views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located off a main road in Athens, this modern city-centre hotel is within convenient walking distance to major sights." Full review