Amenities
- AC
- Garden
- Pet Friendly
- Rooftop
- Wi-Fi
Experiences
- Cultural Experiences
Why we love
- Fictional hostess
- Art in every room
- Rooftop social club
A 1920s Kolonaki mansion that feels less like a hotel than the home of an eccentric, art-loving friend, where every suite tells a story and Athens comes to mingle on the roof.
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