Best for
Guests combining meetings with Athens sightseeing will find a useful base here, with conference facilities and the Acropolis within reach.
Best for
Guests combining meetings with Athens sightseeing will find a useful base here, with conference facilities and the Acropolis within reach.
What makes it special
Explore the Greek artworks displayed across public and guest spaces; they give the hotel a cultural thread beyond its modern interiors.
Room to consider
If an Acropolis outlook matters, request a room with that view explicitly, since the hotel's room types do not share identical views.
Insider tip
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 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.
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 the lounge. Curved furniture and a padded headboard soften the clean lines of the interior.
The sitting area is arranged by the windows, with a sofa, rounded chairs and a low table. A desk runs along the side wall, apart from this grouping. Long curtains frame the glass, while patterned rugs add detail over the wood flooring.
Marble brings a richer finish to the bathroom. Green stone surrounds the glass shower and contrasts with the pale walls. A red basin stands on a broad vanity, beneath a wall mirror. Open timber shelving holds folded towels below, and taps are fitted to the wall.
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...
Club lounge access is included with the Premium King Club option.
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 patterned rug beneath them. Yellow fabric stands out against the blue headboard and pale wood furniture, alongside original Greek artwork.
The desk runs along the side wall, separate from the lounge corner. A padded chair and lamp furnish this work area, while long curtains frame the glass. Ring-shaped lights hang beside the bed, with curved wood panels and lighter fabrics continuing through the main room.
Green marble surrounds the shower and vanity in the bathroom. Pale stone walls provide a lighter backdrop to the raised red basin. Wall-mounted taps sit below a broad mirror, with open towel shelves under the washbasin.
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...
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 sit together on a patterned rug. Greek artwork and blue upholstery bring color to the pale wood and walls.
The desk is set along the side of the room, with a padded chair and a lamp. Its wooden frame has curved edges, repeated in the smaller tables and seating. Long curtains line the windows, while a deep blue headboard and hanging ring-shaped lights define the sleeping area.
The marble bathroom has a green-stone shower enclosed by glass. A raised red basin stands against the wide wall mirror, with taps fitted above it. Pale stone walls and open timber shelving complete the room’s contemporary mix of materials.
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...
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 chairs soften the modern furniture. The bed has a padded headboard, with ring-shaped lights hanging on either side.
The window-side lounge includes a sofa and low round table, away from the desk along the opposite wall. A rug adds a graphic pattern beneath the chairs. Timber panels frame the work surface, which has a padded desk chair and a lamp. Marble-topped furniture adds another natural finish beside the sleeping area.
The bathroom has a glass shower lined with dark green stone. Pale marble surrounds the vanity, where a red basin stands beneath a wall mirror. Open shelving below keeps folded towels within the bathroom.
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...
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 chair and a light, while a sofa and round table form a separate sitting corner near the windows.
The contemporary finish brings together blue upholstery, pale wood and touches of yellow. Soft curtains run across the glass, with a patterned rug under the seating. A padded headboard and gold-toned pendant lights mark the sleeping area. The curved work surface stands along the wall, apart from the bed.
White-veined marble lines the bathroom walls. Green stone frames the shower and vanity, with a red basin adding a stronger color. A broad mirror and wall-mounted taps sit above an open wooden shelf. Towels are stored below the washbasin.
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...
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. Gold-toned pendant lights hang beside the padded headboard, with reading lights set closer to the bed.
A lounge corner and work surface form two distinct parts of the main room. Soft chairs and a sofa gather around a round table near the windows. The desk is set against the side wall, with a curved wooden frame around the panel above it. A rug introduces a dotted pattern beneath the seating.
The bathroom continues the mix of color and natural materials. Pale marble walls meet darker green stone around the shower. A raised red basin rests on the vanity, with a wide mirror above and open shelves below.
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....
Some suite layouts have a balcony and club lounge access. Both depend on the option booked.
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 upholstery and dark round tables bring a bolder note to the lounge, while soft curtains line the windows.
Sofas and rounded chairs sit around the low tables, with patterned rugs defining the seating area. A separate desk has a padded chair and its own light. The wood flooring continues into the bedroom, where a deep blue headboard sits beneath hanging ring-shaped lamps. Timber frames the doorway between the two spaces.
At the bathroom entrance, green marble sits beside a timber wall with a tall rounded mirror. A pale stone-topped console runs along the bedroom wall.
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...
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 tables and a patterned rug between them. Original Greek art adds color above the seating and across the pale walls.
Wood flooring links the main rooms, with timber panels around the doorways. A work surface and chair occupy their own corner beside the lounge. The bedroom has a deep blue padded headboard and bedside pendant lights, with long curtains framing the windows. Yellow fabric and red accent tables add brighter notes to the natural wood.
The bathroom entrance combines green stone with pale marble. A tall mirror is set into the timber wall beside it, with a stone-topped console along the bedroom wall.
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...
Some suite bookings include club lounge access.
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 wall panels. The lounge pairs a long yellow sofa with pale rounded chairs, arranged around a dark coffee table.
A patterned rug marks the sitting space, while the dining table and its padded chairs stand farther back. A desk sits against the wood wall beside the entrance. Deep blue upholstery in the sleeping rooms connects with the stronger colors in the lounge, with curved furniture and light curtains used throughout.
The bathroom includes a freestanding tub and a glass shower. Pale marble covers the walls, with green stone around the shower and a red basin on the vanity. A broad mirror sits above the washbasin, with open towel storage underneath.
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...
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 dark coffee table. A rug with a blue geometric outline picks up the deeper colors of the bedroom, against light wood floors.
The dining table has padded chairs, with a separate desk by the window. Large artwork hangs above the table, adding color to the pale walls. A private balcony is part of the layout. Timber-framed openings link the main rooms, while curtains and upholstered seating keep the finishes soft.
In the bathroom, pale marble surrounds a green-stone shower behind glass. A raised red basin sits beneath a wall mirror, with timber shelving below. Blue fabric behind the bed and ring-shaped bedside lamps continue the suite’s modern Greek design.
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...
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 tables in the main lounge. A rounded armchair and patterned rug bring softer shapes to the pale stone and timber finishes.
The dining table sits alongside the lounge, with padded chairs and large windows nearby. A separate desk and chair stand against the wall. Long curtains frame the glass, while contemporary Greek art adds detail to the cream and warm brown interior. The sleeping rooms sit apart from these shared spaces.
The bathroom uses marble across the walls and vanity. Twin taps rise above a broad stone basin, with a wall mirror behind it and open towel storage below. Butler service is available on request.
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.
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.
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 89-93, 117 45 Athina, Greece
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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