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Guests combining meetings with Athens sightseeing will find a useful base here, with conference facilities and the Acropolis within reach.

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Explore the Greek artworks displayed across public and guest spaces; they give the hotel a cultural thread beyond its modern interiors.

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If an Acropolis outlook matters, request a room with that view explicitly, since the hotel's room types do not share identical views.

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Before setting aside a pool afternoon, confirm that the seasonal outdoor pool is operating; access depends on weather and season.

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InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens is a large, polished city hotel. It suits travelers who want Athens with space, service, culture, and business access. The hotel sits near the city's historic treasures. The Acropolis, museums, galleries, and lively neighborhoods are close enough for easy exploring. Recent renovations have refreshed guest rooms and public areas. The property now feels more current, while keeping the scale that made it a major Athens address.

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Rooms

  • 553 553

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
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Rooms & Suites at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

Classic Room
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Classic Room

377 sqft
From 207 USD

Original Greek art and light wood give the room a modern Athens character. Deep blue upholstery sits alongside pale walls, with touches of yellow in...

Premium Room
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Premium Room

474–614 sqft
From 238 USD

A sofa and soft rounded chairs give the room a generous sitting area near the windows. They gather around a dark round table, with a...

Classic Acropolis View Room
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Classic Acropolis View Room

377 sqft
From 276 USD

A window-side sitting corner gives the room a place to read or pause away from the bed. A sofa, rounded chairs and a dark table...

Classic Club Room
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Classic Club Room

377 sqft
From 301 USD

Light wood floors and deep blue fabric set the tone for the room, with Greek artwork adding color to the walls. Pale curtains and rounded...

Classic City View Room
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Classic City View Room

377 sqft
From 307 USD

A dedicated work area sits beside the room’s lounge. Wooden furniture and Greek artwork give the interior its own character. The desk has a padded...

Classic Acropolis View Club Room
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Classic Acropolis View Club Room

377–409 sqft
From 352 USD

Greek artwork brings a local note to the room’s contemporary style. The interior pairs dark blue fabric with pale timber, rounded furniture and lighter walls....

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

506–840 sqft
From 384 USD

A dedicated living area gives the suite a clear distinction between sleeping and sitting. Greek art adds color to pale walls and wood paneling. Yellow...

Acropolis View Balcony Club Suite
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Acropolis View Balcony Club Suite

506–624 sqft
From 556 USD

The private balcony sits alongside a suite with distinct sleeping and living spaces. Inside, a long sofa and pale armchair form the lounge, with round...

2 Bedroom Suite
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2 Bedroom Suite

1,227 sqft
From 651 USD

The bedrooms share a separate living area with seating and a dining table. Greek artwork runs through the suite, alongside light wood floors and timber...

Luxury Acropolis View Suite
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Luxury Acropolis View Suite

743–1,184 sqft
From 842 USD

A separate lounge and dining area extend the suite beyond the bedroom. The lounge has a long yellow sofa and pale rounded chairs around a...

2 Bedroom Presidential Terrace Suite
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2 Bedroom Presidential Terrace Suite

3,294 sqft
From 6’123 USD

The private terrace and separate dining area give the suite distinct places to spend time beyond the bedrooms. Inside, broad sofas wrap around low stone...

The hotel is well placed for ancient Athens, modern dining, business appointments, and cultural evenings. The Acropolis is the obvious landmark, but the stay can also include the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Syntagma, Lycabettus Hill, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and the city's growing restaurant scene.

Its location works well for travelers who prefer a full-service hotel over a small old-city property. Guests have room to arrive, meet, dine, exercise, and rest. Then they can head out to the monuments and neighborhoods that define Athens. Taxis and transfers are simple. The hotel team can help shape touring around heat, crowds, and timing.

Athens rewards good pacing. Morning might be best for archaeological sites. Late afternoon can bring a museum, coffee, or a drive up to Lycabettus for a view across the city. Returning to the hotel then feels practical and calm after a busy day.

The current room story matters. IHG notes that all guest rooms and public areas have been fully renovated. That gives the hotel a fresher base for leisure and business stays. Rooms and suites are spacious by city standards, with clean lines, calm colors, work space, comfortable bedding, and bathrooms designed for easy daily use.

Several categories include Acropolis views or higher-floor views over Athens. Suites range from one-bedroom layouts to larger residential options. Selected Acropolis View Suites offer generous living space. The Presidential Suite is the hotel's largest accommodation. It suits guests who need privacy, hosting space, and a strong sense of occasion.

The best rooms let guests recover from the city without feeling cut off from it. After long walks through marble, heat, traffic, and history, a quiet room with space matters. It changes the rhythm of the stay.

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens offers several dining and bar settings. These include Cafezoe, Artlounge, Artbistrot, TOBAR, and Premiere Restaurant & Bar. The range is useful. Guests may want a quick breakfast, a business lunch, a relaxed drink, or a rooftop dinner with Athens below.

Premiere Restaurant & Bar is tied to the city's skyline. Views toward the Acropolis give dinner a sense of place. It is the kind of setting that works well after a day of museums or meetings. The city lights arrive, and the Parthenon becomes part of the evening. The hotel feels connected to Athens, not sealed away from it.

Other venues keep the rhythm more flexible. Cafezoe suits breakfast and easier meals, while the bars offer places to pause before or after a night out. This variety matters in a large hotel. Guests travel for different reasons and on different schedules.

The wellness facilities add another layer to the stay. The hotel features I-Spa with sauna and steam room, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a seasonal outdoor pool. In Athens, where days can be hot and full of walking, these facilities are practical as well as relaxing.

The outdoor pool is a welcome break in warmer months, especially for families or guests who need a slower afternoon. The fitness centre supports business travelers and long-stay guests who want routine. Spa treatments give the stay a softer edge after flights, site visits, or conference days.

Wellness here is not a remote retreat concept. It is part of a complete city hotel. Guests can see the Acropolis in the morning, take meetings in the afternoon, swim or train before dinner, and still have the evening open.

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens is known for its conference and event capacity. The conference centre, meeting rooms, ballrooms, and service structure make it a strong choice for business events, groups, weddings, and social occasions.

This matters because Athens is both a leisure destination and a serious meeting city. The hotel can host groups while still caring for individual travelers. Dining, rooms, event spaces, wellness, and transfers can all be managed from one base. That helps organizers and guests.

The refreshed interiors help this side of the hotel feel current. Large hotels can age quickly when public spaces fall behind. Here, the renovation gives meetings and social events a cleaner backdrop while keeping the scale that groups need.

The hotel has long used modern art in its public spaces. That gives the atrium and gathering areas more personality than a standard business hotel lobby. The feeling is contemporary, open, and active, with room for people to move between check-in, dining, meetings, and quiet corners.

Guests should expect a large hotel, not a hidden boutique address. That is part of its purpose. It offers scale, service reach, and facilities. The better moments come when that scale is used well: a smooth arrival, an easy breakfast, or a rooftop drink with the Acropolis in sight.

The mood suits travelers who want Athens to feel accessible, not difficult. The city can be intense in summer and layered in every season. A hotel with space, air, and steady service can make that intensity easier to enjoy.

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens suits business travelers, conference guests, families, and visitors who want a spacious hotel near major cultural sites. It is useful for guests who want renovated rooms, event space, dining choice, pool time, and a clear route into the historic centre.

The hotel is not trying to be a tiny old-town inn. Its strength is scale with polish. Guests who value space, service, rooftop views, and practical access will understand the appeal quickly.

Choose it for a stay that balances Athens' ancient landmarks with present-day comfort. The Acropolis may shape the skyline, but the hotel gives the trip the structure needed to enjoy the city at a better pace.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Première looks toward the Acropolis from its rooftop setting, giving dinner a view tied closely to the city rather than generic hotel scenery.

Breakfast at Cafezoe gives guests a reliable on-site start before an Athens itinerary, without needing another stop on the way out.

I-Spa's sauna and steam facilities provide a separate place to unwind after exploring, without relying on any particular treatment menu.

Location of InterContinental Hotels ATHENAEUM ATHENS

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 89-93, 117 45 Athina, Greece

Weather at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

Athens

What to Know About InterContinental Athenaeum Athens

Is InterContinental Athenaeum Athens worth it?

Yes. InterContinental Athenaeum Athens is worth it for travelers who want a large full-service hotel in Athens. It suits business guests, families, conference travelers, and visitors who value spacious rooms, dining choice, and Acropolis views.

Where is InterContinental Athenaeum Athens located?

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens is located at Syngrou Avenue 89-93 in Athens, Greece. The location is south of the historic center, with access to the Acropolis area, museums, taxis, buses, and city transport.

How many rooms does InterContinental Athenaeum Athens have?

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens has 563 rooms and suites. This makes it a better fit for travelers who want full facilities than for guests seeking a small boutique hotel.

What are the rooms like at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens?

Rooms and suites at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens are generally spacious for a city hotel. Selected categories offer Acropolis views, club access, separate living space, or updated interiors after recent renovation work.

Is InterContinental Athenaeum Athens close to the Acropolis?

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens is close enough for easy taxi or public transport access to the Acropolis area. It is not directly inside Plaka, so guests should plan short transfers for sightseeing in the historic center.

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