ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL BY IHG, Athens

Athenaeum Intercontinental By Ihg - A Contemporary Art Hotel with Gourmet Dining and Panoramic Acropolis Views

Located in Neos Kosmos, this 5-star Athens hotel features 35 conference venues, including the city's largest column-free ballroom. The Athenaeum InterContinental houses an extensive collection of Greek contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photography. Club InterContinental provides exclusive lounge access with private check-in, buffet breakfast, and complimentary beverages throughout the day. The property includes a spa equipped with a sauna, hammam, and event showers. The 10th-floor award-winning Premiere Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, while additional dining options include Cafezoe, Tobar, and the Artlounge & Artbistrot. Guest rooms feature soundproofed walls, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and city or mountain views. The Intercontinental stands 1.5 miles from Monastiraki and 1 mile from the Acropolis, with the Temple of Olympian Zeus 1 mile away.

Pros

The Acropolis Terrace features a hardwood deck, marble benches, and Mediterranean garden

Club InterContinental lounge offers exclusive amenities and private services

Contemporary Greek art collection displayed throughout the property

Proximity to multiple museums including Benaki, Byzantine, and Cycladic museums

Cons

21.5 miles distance from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

WiFi access requires additional charge