Athens Tiare Hotel ★★★★

Stepping in from the bustling streets of Concord Square into the calm and ultra-modern lobby of the Athens Tiare Hotel**** feels a lot like taking the first dip in a private pool on a hot summer’s day – utterly refreshing and welcome. Bright, airy and effortlessly cool design characterize this hotel both inside and out, with sweeping marble stairs and cool colours showing off the hotel’s simple elegance. Friendly and attentive staff await you with a no fuss attitude to make you feel at home straight away. The lobby is also home to its own boutique style café that embodies the hotel’s same sense of effortless luxury – indulge in anything from fresh organic smoothies to speciality cocktails and watch the rest of Athens pass you by in total peace.

My personal favourite aspect of the Lycabettus Deluxe Room was not the beautiful walk-in shower, or even the sumptuous, jewel toned silk wall covering that wouldn’t look out of place in a palace; it was in fact the jaw-dropping view of Athens and Mount Lycabettus that made this room such a delight. Paired with the smooth, clean lines of the ultra-modern bathroom and bedroom, such astounding views really do speak for themselves!
Visiting ancient temples and strolling through cobbled, vibrant streets is hungry work – what better way to catch your breath than by pausing for lunch or dinner at the hotel and experience the culinary creations of in-house Chef Nikos Voulougouris and his Greek fusion cuisine? Together with an award winning sommelier, dining becomes a true art and an unforgettable experience.

If you can tear yourself away from gourmet dining and spectacular views (and I wouldn´t blame you if you couldn’t), you have the privilege of having all of Athens within arm’s reach of your doorstep. World class museums such as the Acropolis or the Benaki are but a short stroll from the hotel, and beyond Concord Square lies one of Athens´ oldest neighbourhoods ready for you to delve into and explore.

So whether you´re just stopping by for a night on your way to one of the Greek isles or taking your time to discover Athens piece by piece, the Athens Tiare Hotel**** is simply the most stylish way to spend your stay here in this truly magnificent city.