Athens, GreeceNeos Kosmos
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens by IHG
Art-filled modern Athens hotel
Neos Kosmos Athens, Greece
Opened
1982
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGArt-filled modern Athens hotel
This large city hotel operates like an open gallery, where guests pass museum-grade Greek sculptures on the way to breakfast.
What it’s good at
Listed
Over three hundred original Greek contemporary artworks, anchored by Takis's atrium sphere.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Syngrou Avenue runs through Neos Kosmos, putting the Acropolis and Plaka just a quick metro ride away.
The rooms
Upper-floor suites look straight toward the Parthenon, while guest rooms have original Greek paintings on the walls.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The seasonal freshwater pool sits at ground level, bordered by a two-tier sun deck and stone planters.
The spa
Treatments use botanical products from Greek brand Korres, and the thermal suite holds a hammam and dry sauna.
Première Restaurant
The rooftop dining room serves seasonal Mediterranean menus, and its open-air terrace looks straight out at the Acropolis.
At the table
Cafezoe serves the morning buffet breakfast, and the ground-floor lounges pour cocktails created with Athens bar Line.
How it began
Art collector Dakis Joannou opened the hotel in 1982, commissioning Greek artists to fill the modern building with original work.
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.