Preserved history of Athens: long-standing and historical hotels

Royal Olympic Hotel Such a beautiful and ancient city as Athens couldn’t have failed to have stunning and unforgettable historic hotels. The centre of the city, not far away from the Temple of Zeus, is home for Royal Olympic Hotel . This magnificent hotel attracts its guests with unforgettable retro design. All guestrooms are furnished with semi antique items, and many rooms come with a spacious bathroom decorated with marble. The hotel’s suites are distinguished by absolutely breath-taking views of the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus and Mount Lycabettus. If you stay at this hotel, don’t forget to visit the famous Ioannis restaurant that is located on the eighth floor of the building. The restaurant is a wonderful place to taste the most delicious dishes of the national cuisine. Roof Garden Bar is a no less fabulous place, where guests can enjoy the view of antique landmarks while sipping a cocktail.

The Margi A charming hotel, The Margi is an amazing place with the atmosphere of the past. A team of talented modern designers managed to create a beautiful place that reflects the national culture and traditions. The hotel is decorated with numerous interesting items and wooden artworks. Even furniture in guestrooms is hand-made. Besides exclusive fabrics, the design of guestrooms includes magnificent thick carpets and precious pieces of art. Don’t forget to visit the hotel’s cozy and charming inner garden with a swimming pool. The inner yard is a wonderful place on a sunny day as guests can relax or sunbathe on a spacious fully furnished terrace. Followers of healthy lifestyle will be pleased to know that the hotel has a private farm, organic seasonal products from which are used to cook magnificent dishes at Malabar Gastronomy.
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Athens Lotus Hotel Boutique-hotel Athens Lotus Hotel is another great historic hotel in the heart of Athens. It is located in an old building not far from main landmarks of the city. Its guestrooms feature sophisticated modern style, but you will never forget that you are in a historic hotel as there are definite influences of the traditional design – wooden hand-made furniture, expensive beige colored fabrics and interesting artworks by local artists. The hotel’s suites come with a spacious bathroom decorated with mosaic. The ground floor of the hotel is the location of a charming restaurant with original stone columns and antique windows.

Emporikon Athens Hotel Located right in the centre of the city, Emporikon Athens Hotel occupies a wonderful historic building. The hotel enjoys prime location on Agia Irini Square. The old building of the hotel was restored several times, but it still features some fragments of its original design, including the wooden ladder, beautiful large windows and high ceilings. Vintage wallpapers, interesting black-and-white photographs, antique paintings and beautiful hand-made furniture will remind you that you are in a hotel with history. The most popular guestrooms are located on the top floor of the building as they feature magnificent views of surrounding landmarks and roofs of old buildings. There are many popular restaurants and bars in walking distance of the hotel.

Hotel Rio Athens Hotel Rio Athens is hidden on a silent pedestrian street in Athens. The beautiful hotel occupies an old building in neoclassical style. The refurbished hotel offers charming guestrooms furnished with retro and antique items, and fabric draping. Many guestrooms come with a cozy furnished balcony. The hotel can be proud of its national cuisine restaurant, where visitors are offered to try the most popular Greek dishes and local wine. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden, where guests will see an old marble fountain.