ACADEMIAS HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Athens

Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection - A Luxury Athens Hotel with Indoor Pool, Japanese Fusion Rooftop Restaurant, and Acropolis Views

Located in upscale Kolonaki, this 60-room Athens hotel stands out with its ancient Greek architecture-inspired design and contemporary elements. The Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection features the NYX rooftop restaurant serving Japanese fusion cuisine with 360-degree city views including the Acropolis and Lycabettus. Air-conditioned rooms come equipped with desks, coffee machines, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with showers. The Pnoe wellness center includes a sauna, treatment room, 24-hour fitness facility, and an indoor pool with black and white movie projections. The Plato lobby lounge showcases emerald green banquettes and a bronze bar, while Symposium restaurant serves Mediterranean breakfast using local ingredients. The property sits within walking distance of designer boutiques, art galleries, and historic landmarks including the Acropolis Museum and Panathenaic Stadium.

Pros

Thursday evening philosophical discussions inspired by Plato's Dialogues

Indoor heated pool features movie projections on the wall

Specialized gin cocktails incorporating Greek herbs and citrus

Books available throughout the hotel for guests to borrow during their stay

Cons

No on-site parking available

21 mile distance from Athens International Airport