Athens, GreeceMakrygianni
AthensWas Design Hotel
Greek modernist boutique
Greek modernist boutique
The family-owned boutique looks past ancient tropes, built entirely around the clean geometry and optimism of 1960s Athenian modernism.
“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.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors channel sixties Athenian modernism with native walnut and green Greek marble.
Listed
The seventh-floor rooftop terrace serves Greek-herb cocktails facing the lit Acropolis.
Listed
Set along the Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade with open sightlines across the ancient citadel.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Instead, its an homage to the city’s swinging Sixties. Those were golden and glamorous days in the Greek capital: classic modernism was all the rage.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The pedestrian promenade of Dionysiou Areopagitou sits right outside, and the Acropolis Museum is a two-minute walk away.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a furnished veranda, trimmed in Greek walnut with bathrooms clad in local marble.
Gym and massage
A wood-panelled fitness corner holds Technogym cardio equipment, and in-room massages are available on request.
SENSE Restaurant
Indoor and terrace tables look out at the Parthenon, serving modern Greek tasting menus from an open kitchen.
Restaurant
MODERN Eatery
The ground-floor dining room serves Greek breakfasts over geometric marble floors, opening onto the pedestrian promenade.
Athens
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.