Neoclassical literary lodgings
Preserved ceiling frescoes, original wooden staircases, and potted greenery lend this six-room townhouse the feel of an aristocratic intellectual home.
“Painstaking restoration pays respect to the building's heritage—…but the furniture and fittings are all new.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored ceiling mouldings, handmade ceramics, and secret bookcase doors inside a six-room neoclassical townhouse.
Notable
An 1890 neoclassical mansion celebrating French printer Firmin Didot with preserved frescoes and marble mantels.
Notable
Set amid Kolonaki publishing houses, serving artisanal Greek honey, local yogurts, and house-made breakfast spreads.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
This elegant neoclassical townhouse in the heart of Athens is more like an aristocratic pied-à-terre than anything else.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the bookish quarter of Kolonaki, quiet cafes and independent publishing houses line the leafy streets below Mount Lycabettus.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature high ceilings and curated libraries, with secret bookcase doors and restored marble fireplaces in select spaces.
Dogs stay too.
How it began
Built in 1890, this restored mansion honors French printer Ambroise Firmin Didot, who brought printing presses to Greece during the revolution.
“The interiors are meant to channel the tastes of an aesthete, a task made considerably easier by the painstakingly restored ceilings and original mouldings.”
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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.