Thessaloniki, GreeceCity Centre
MonAsty, Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection
Byzantine urban cloister
City Centre Thessaloniki, Greece
Opened
2022
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottByzantine urban cloister
The design channels Byzantine monastic symmetry into vaulted halls and a quiet courtyard garden, setting a cloistered rhythm in the city center.
“Thessaloniki’s past is present in the design of this Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, which opened in 2022, one minute by foot from Aristotelous Square.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Just like its name, a portmanteau of monastery and ‘asty,’ or city, this hotel blends the restorative with the lively.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Aristotelous Square sits a minute away on foot, leading directly down to the waterfront promenade on the Thermaic Gulf.
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The rooms
Bedrooms carry subtle arches and textured fabrics in shades of blush and bronze, softened by warm, low lighting.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The ninth-floor pool looks out across the city toward the Thermaic Gulf, lined with cushioned loungers.
At the table
Botargo serves Mediterranean dishes inspired by monastic traditions. Nearby, Samite Gastro Bar pours cocktails beneath a vaulted ceiling.
How it began
Excavations beneath the site uncovered a seventh-century glass workshop with circular kilns, right beside the working Agia Theodora monastery.
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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.