Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection, Athens

Pros

• Imagine philosophers and ancient Athenians wandering around the Acropolis, which you can see perfectly from the rooftop restaurant.
• Take part in the weekly philosophical discussion or daily reading time to experience Athens in a different way.
• Acropolis view rooms offer extra relaxation and there are rooms available for folks with wheelchairs.

Cons

• The hotel's location on busy thoroughfare of Academias may not feel as charming as other places but neighborhoods like Kolonaki are just nearby.

Authenticity

Many associate Greece with philosophy and this is an idea that the Academias Hotel turns into reality. The lobby features philosophical quotes on the walls and even keycards offer food for thought. The hotel actively encourages guests to participate in Greek philosophy by taking part in a weekly discussion inspired by Plato's Dialogues or shutting off their phones for an hour a day to settle in with one of the many books around the property. In fact, you can even order a book delivered up to your room and borrow it for the duration of your stay.

Location

The Academias Hotel doesn't just take its name from Plato's Academy; it comes from the major street where the hotel is located, which leads directly to Syntagma Square. Walk a few blocks up into the posh neighborhood of Kolonaki or follow Academias down to Syntagma, which is 10 minutes away. Panepistimio metro is five minutes by foot, while the Acropolis is 20. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

60 rooms and suites follow a contemporary and clean monochrome design that features splashes of ancient Greek imagery. Rooms comfortably sleep two, although small families can request cots, and there are three rooms available for folks with wheelchairs. Some options have Acropolis views, which you can enjoy right from the extremely comfortable beds.