Athens, GreeceSyntagma
NJV Athens Plaza
Neoclassical Syntagma Square hotel
Neoclassical Syntagma Square hotel
It is a traditional Athenian grand hotel, filled with polished marble columns and wood-paneled lounges across from Parliament.
What it’s good at
Listed
Forty-five years overlooking Syntagma Square, hosting visitors across from the Greek Parliament.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The NJV Athens Plaza, sturdy and classic, has been welcoming travelers for more than three decades.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament sit directly outside. Pedestrian shopping along Voukourestiou Street is just around the corner.
The rooms
Soundproofed bedrooms have marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and select suites look across the square to the Acropolis.
The treatment room
Private bodywork appointments take place in Massage Room 205, focusing on jet lag recovery and gua sha.
Restaurant
Plaza Café
The café faces Syntagma Square from its marble colonnade, serving coffee and desserts made by pastry chef Nikos Tsolis.
Explorer's Bar and Bistro
The mezzanine bar has wood-paneled walls and green leather armchairs, with bartenders mixing cocktails beneath glowing crystal sconces.
At the table
The Parliament Restaurant lines the mezzanine with velvet armchairs, serving Greek buffet breakfasts and Mediterranean dinners overlooking the street.
How it began
Built by the Greek shipping family behind the Vardinoyannis Group, the hotel first opened in 1980 as Le NJV Méridien.
Athens
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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.