Athens, GreeceSyntagma
Silk n' Cotton
Textile merchant residence
Textile merchant residence
Five apartments sit above an active fabric shop run by the same family, with a quiet rooftop terrace overhead.
What it’s good at
Listed
A restored 1920s Art Deco residential edifice preserving its original period exterior.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this family-owned and -operated apartment-style boutique hotel is an extension of the ground-floor fabric store with which it shares its 1920s Art Deco edifice.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front door opens onto Petraki street, steps from Mitropoleos cathedral square and a short walk from Syntagma.
The rooms
Each apartment has a full kitchen and laundry facilities, with beds made up in Greek Kimisoo linens.
How it began
The 1920s Art Deco townhouse was originally a family home, later converted into offices above the ground-floor fabric shop.
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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.