Monument
Acropolis-gazing aristocrat
Psyrri-ously cool 'hood
Bringing a dash of old-world charm to Athens’ quirkiest neighbourhood, Monument is an elegantly epicurean newcomer just a stone’s throw from the Acropolis. Housed in a grand neoclassical building, originally designed in 1881 by the acclaimed architect Ernst Ziller, and recently restored with the help of the Ministry of Culture, this Hellenic hotspot has modernised mauve interiors, original frescoes and a smattering of designer furnishings. Not quite open – but hotly anticipated – this stay’s spa menu and finer details are a closely guarded secret, for now, but you can bet they’ll be nothing short of monumental.
Facilities
Номера
Nine, including five suites.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
Больше сведений
Rates include breakfast with buffet and á la carte options.
Also
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building, Monument is unsuitable if you have mobility issues and there is no lift at the hotel.
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Прачечная
Обслуживание в номерах
Спа
At the Hotel
Spa with hammam and sauna, laundry service (charged), free WiFi throughout. In rooms: minibar, TV, bathrobe and slippers, Nespresso coffee machine, and Molton Brown bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Claim your own slice of untempered Epicurean luxury, with the fairy-tale views of the Epos, whose private terrace surveys the Acropolis and the church of Agios Dimitrios in Psyrri. The Nidus room does one better, with a Jacuzzi topping off its rooftop terrace, as well as designer furnishings from Gubi and Frama.
Spa
The hotel’s wellness centre, which will include one intimate treatment room, a sauna, steam room and hammam, is designed to provide guests with a tranquil escape from the bustle of the city. We’ve heard their massage menu is just as thorough as their design, covering everything from backs, necks, hands and feet, as well as the signature full-body.
Packing Tips
Pack only your coolest fits, so as to not be out-styled by the decor. And leave plenty of space for particular Psyrri finds.
Also
The hidden treasures of Monument have been restored by a team of experts from the Directorate of Conservation and Restoration of the Ministry of Culture – just look up.
Дети
Over-12s are welcome.
Галерея
Food & Drink
Top Table
Wherever you can gaze upon the Acropolis.
Дресс-код
Be the belle of the temples with draped dresses and gold headpieces.
Hotel Restaurant
While there's no restaurant on-site, guests can fill up on a Mediterranean breakfast served each morning in the downstairs dining area.
Planes
Eleftherios Venizelos, Athens’ international airport is 40 to 60 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. The hotel can organise transfers from €70 each way.
Trains
Monastiraki Metro Station is a five-minute stroll from Monument. To reach the stop guests can take the blue line directly to and from the airport, or the green line to Piraeus port.
Automobiles
The city’s narrow streets were made for walking, so switch wheels for a trusty pair of trainers.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
When you’re staying this close to the Acropolis, it’s only right to start your trip with swinging by the ancient citadel. Beat the crowds by heading there bright and early. Elsewhere on the area’s classical check-list there’s the Theatre of Dionysus, Hadrian's Arch and finally, the Benaki Museum, a neoclassical mansion that houses over 100,000 historical artworks and artefacts. Further afield, the imposing Temple of Poseidon is perched 60 metres above sea level at Cape Sounio. Varvakios Agora, Monastiraki’s indoor-outdoor food market is sensorially arresting, with vendors bellowing their best deals as wafts of fresh fruit and spices are carried on the back of the city breeze. The Monastiraki neighbourhood is one of the oldest, and liveliest in the capital, with flea markets, artisan boutiques and plenty of bars. Feeling arty? The EMST (The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens) is housed in a former brewery and boasts work by Greek and international artists such as Stephen Antonakos and Nan Goldin. It’s also home to an impressive collection of video art which includes everyone from Bill Viola and Bruce Nauman to Marina Abramović and Sophie Calle. Speaking of moving images, there’s no better Saturday night at the movies than the ones at Cine Paris, Athens’ outdoor cinema with views of the Acropolis.
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