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Athenswas Design Hotel
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ELLE (UK)
Getaway: Athens city guide
27th February 2020
Either side of its scorching summers are the best time to explore the Greek capital’s unrivalled ancient architecture and burgeoning design destinations Read on ELLE (UK)
design/milk
Design Milk Travels to… Athens, Greece
26th September 2019
Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities, presents itself rather lightly for its age. The interesting thing about its centuries-enduring dynamism is that it always holds a different stature every few years. Once, it was where the playwrights Sophocles and Euripides performed their politics through subtleties; where Aristotle and Plato Read on design/milk
Architectural Digest
A Design Lover’s Guide to Athens
28th March 2019
Want more architectural marvels? Head north, south or…well, both. To the south of the city, in Faliro Bay, you’ll find the Renzo Piano Building Workshop–designed Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), which was completed in 2016 and hosts the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera, and the sprawling Read on Architectural Digest
Financial Review
36 hours in Athens: A feast of ancient ruins, modern marvels, markets and mezes
16th November 2018
There are cities that count their age by years; then there's Athens, which can tabulate its history by millenniums. Where to start? Read on Financial Review
Matador
The 7 European rooftop bars with best views of iconic sites
22nd June 2018
Forget walking tours that give you sore feet and sunburns, the best way to see some of Europe’s iconic sites is by sipping champagne on a rooftop terrace. Here are some European rooftop bars with views of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Parthenon in Athens, Read on Matador
Condé Nast Traveller
AthensWas, Athens, Greece - Hotel Review
2nd May 2018
The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables. But the real selling point is the hotel’s location in Plaka, smack-dab in the middle of historic Athens. Read on Condé Nast Traveller
The Good Hub
Tour d'Europe en 4 hôtels spectaculaires
25th September 2017
Les ouvertures d'hôtels à ne pas rater de cet automne, signés par des architectes. Tour d'horizon de Paris à Londres en passant par Athènes et Rome ! Read on The Good Hub
Condé Nast Traveller
The ultimate guide to Athens, Greece
31st July 2017
The original city of culture has been revitalised, thanks to a new wave of creative energy and rule-breaking art Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Gourmet Traveller
Where to eat, drink, stay and shop in Athens
11th July 2017
Athens' vibrant bar scene has flourished despite tough economic times. The Clumsies (Praxitelous 30) is open all day but shines at cocktail hour, when staff are let loose with bespoke concoctions developed in the lab upstairs. The El Draque Mojito, for instance, comes as a toothbrush with edible mint and Read on Gourmet Traveller
Travel + Leisure
Forget What You've Heard About Athens. Right Now, It's One of the Most Fun Cities in the World
4th May 2017
Despite the hardships it has weathered recently - from economic calamity to the refugee crisis - this ancient city is an astonishingly fun place to be right now. Read on Travel + Leisure
VOGUE Italy
Weekend ad Atene: gli indirizzi da non perdere nella capitale greca
31st March 2017
Atene la bella, maestra d'arte, amante classica e sfacciata, consapevole di un fascino unico, che conquista in un secondo. Bastano gli scorci del Partenone alla prima esplorazione dell'Acropoli, la vista della Trilogia Ateniese (ovvero Accademia, Università ed (ex) Biblioteca Nazionale), l'imponente piazza Syntagma, la scoperta dei vivaci quartieri cittadini di Read on VOGUE Italy
The Good Hub
Le trendy-guide de The Good Life à Athènes
31st March 2017
Notre sélection d’hôtels à Athènes. Le Grande Bretagne, palace. Véritable institution depuis cent cinquante ans, ce monument se dresse place Syntagma, en face du Parlement, au carrefour de la vie politique, sociale et économique de la ville. Aujourd’hui sous la houlette du groupe Starwood, le Grande Bretagne s’impose comme le meilleur hôtel Read on The Good Hub
Yatzer
Athens City Experience by Yatzer
23rd February 2017
Rooted in the core principles of classical modernism, the interiors celebrate simplicity, understated opulence and clear-cut architectural forms that serve to sooth the soul and relax the mind. And although every single detail was designed with intention and thoughtfulness by Stavros Papayannis of Stage Design Office, surprisingly, the ATHENSWAS Hotel Read on Yatzer
Luxury Travel Magazine
Luxury Travel Magazine
13th November 2016
Smack bang in the middle of historic downtown Athens, nestled amongst bustling cobbled streets, tavernas and boutique shops, lies an Athenian luxury hotel that takes its cue from an Athens past.. Celebrating the classic modernism that thrived in the mid-20th century, AthensWas Hotel cleverly weaves together references from a city with Read on Luxury Travel Magazine
VOGUE
Why Downtown Athens Is Basically Brooklyn by the Sea
6th June 2016
This area can only be described as hipstorical: “über-hipsters that fit right in around the 2,500-year-old Acropolis.” Read on VOGUE
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24 hour reception
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21 rooms
Athenswas Design Hotel
Check in: 1500 Check out: 1200
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24 hour check-in / Laundry/Valet service / Safe deposit box / Room service / Restaurant / Onsite laundry / Multilingual staff / Lounges/bars / Housekeeping - daily / 24-hour front desk / Free high speed internet connection / Complimentary breakfast / Coffee shop / Car rental desk / Beauty shop/salon / Air conditioning / 24-hour security / Spa