AthensWas

Rooms

Various room types are spread over 6 floors; all are smartly minimalist, with signature swirly tile flooring, faux-wood panelling and the bonus of a private balcony.

Smallest are the Classic Rooms, which have bijou garden verandas. Deluxe Room balconies overlook the plane trees of the Dionysiou Aeropagitou pedestrian walkway. We stayed in a Residence Suite, which had similar views plus a sitting area with designer leather armchairs. Large patio doors the length of the room opened to a huge balcony with chairs overlooking the cute touristy pedestrianised street below. Families are best off in the Executive Suites, as these have sofabeds and a sliding dividing wall to create 2 rooms, each with its own shower bathroom.

If an Acropolis view is a must, book a Superior Deluxe Suite or the bigger AthensWas Suite - both have spacious balconies with a table and chairs. But if you’d rather lounge while gazing at the iconic landmark, there's a daybed on the panoramic plant-filled terrace of the Hellenic Suites on the hotel’s top floor. These 3 room types also come with the added bonus of free Acropolis Museums tickets.

Bathrooms throughout are sleek, with tiled glass, grey-black marbling and rain showers, as well as complimentary Korres toiletries. All rooms have HD TVs and Nespresso machines.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

The a la carte breakfast and all-day menu are served in the ground-floor Brasserie Moderne, which lives up to its name with zig-zag black-and-white tiles and colourful abstract murals. Along with traditional morning dishes such as eggs Benedict and pancakes, expect local fare like Greek milk pie and bread from Thessaloniki. For lunch, light bites include sandwiches, Greek salad, pasta and mains such as sea bass or cheeseburger.

For dinner, book a table at the rooftop restaurant, SENSE Fine Dining, with its stunning view of the Acropolis. Sip a Crème Brulee Martini and drink in the vista, then enjoy a delicious (if a tad pricey) dinner. Starters could be a seascape of local seafood, or a kitchen garden of colourful vegetables with truffle. For mains try the stuffed pigeon, suckling pig or poached grouper.

The neighbourhood is teeming with great restaurants; ask staff for recommendations.

Features include:

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service

Activities

• The Acropolis Museum is a 2-minute walk away; don’t miss a clamber around ancient sights in the vicinity, including the Parthenon and Caryatid statues, as well as the Acropolis itself
  
• Meander through the historic Plaka district, at the foot of the Acropolis, with its charming flea markets, pottery and leather goods stalls
  
• Take a guided tour of Athens - the hotel can arrange this, as well as various day trips out of the city; even helicopter flights to the islands!
  
• Feeling romantic? Ask for a private-dining experience on the hotel rooftop with its panoramic view of the Acropolis and the city
  
• Fitness fanatics can pick up a jogging map from the hotel
  
• Chill out and read in the hotel's patio

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Well being
• Wine tasting

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Location

AthensWas is on a pedestrianised street in the heart of downtown Athens, a 2-minute walk from the Acropolis Museum.

By Air:
There are massses of direct flights to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport (35km away) from London and other European capitals, plus major North American and Asian hubs. Click on the links below for a list of airlines.

From the Airport
The hotel can arrange limousine or taxi service to/from Athens airport or the port of Pireaus.

Getting Around
The hotel's central location means you can walk to many of Athens' main sights. AthensWas is right beside the Acropolis Museum metro station, which is clean and efficient with regular trains, and there's also a tram network around the city.

By Car:
If you do decide to hire a car to explore the wider area then see our car rental recommendations. There's a carpark quite near (300m) which offers preferential rates.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.com.

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