Athens most sustainable luxury Cultural Boutique Hotel has opened, sculpted amidst the monuments and blending the past with the sustainable luxury of tomorrow.
The first sustainable, Culturalboutique 5* hotel in the heart of ancient Athens is now a reality. The Anthology of Athens, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, brings the notion of well living to the heart of the cultural capital of the world, combining high aesthetics, luxury, sustainability and cultural heritage.
Unique location
Built beside Dionysiou Areopagitou, beneath the Acropolis, opposite the Temple of Olympian Zeus, close to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the National Garden, the hotel highlights the notion of “Anthology” as a curated collection of images, myths and experiences.
Architecture & Design
Marble, walnut wood and brushed gold compose an elegant and contemporary aesthetic. Vertical planting in the atrium and the roof garden bring light and greenery into the interiors, while the hotel follows the lines of Athenian architecture, always in dialogue with the monuments.
Sustainability with substance
The first boutique hotel in Greece aiming for certification Leed Gold, the hotel implements the Grey Water system for water recycling and drastically reduces its carbon footprint, incorporating the principles of the circular economy.
Accommodation & Wellbeing
18 rooms and suites – all with balconies and state-of-the-art technology – offer unique views of the Acropolis. On the rooftop, the pool and the “Botany Roof Garden at Acropolis” offer gastronomy inspired by Greek herbs and local cuisine. The Balaneion Spa, inspired by the ancient baths, offers an authentic wellness experience, while the gym features wooden equipment and personal training with panoramic views.
Culture & Experiences
The “Hadrian Bibliotheca” library includes selected editions, while the Agora meeting room, hosts professional and private events. The hotel through the Anthology Lectures series offers themed talks centered on culture, history and their relationship with the contemporary world while at the same time providing personalized concierge services and unique ecological and cultural experiences.
