Hotel Periscope, Athens, Greece - Explore & Book
"This sleek boutique hotel boasts a highly desirable address in Kolonaki, the poshest patch in downtown Athens. The grey brushed-concrete façade is a fitting prelude to the industrial-chic interiors: 6 floors of uncluttered minimalism in shades of black, white and grey... even the staff (young and obliging) wear grey suits. A joystick linked to a rooftop camera allows guests to zoom in on their surroundings, a novel twist on the urban surveillance theme, which continues upstairs. Here, 21 rooms and suites make clever use of limited space, with fold-away mirrors and wall-mounted plasma screens. The influence of art patron and owner Dakis Ioannou is apparent: ceilings are wallpapered with aerial cityscapes, light boxes feature panoramas of Athens by day and night, and a giant mural covers one exterior wall. Perfectly placed in the classy heart of the city, top quality restaurants are at your fingertips, and all of Athens' delights are within easy reach. Highs Handy location on a quiet, central side-street in fashionable KolonakiGadgets galore: free WiFi, built-in sound systems, electric blinds, clever showers - and great staff to show you how to operate them!Surrounded by some of Athens' smartest and swankiest eateriesThe Penthouse Suite has a wonderful rooftop Jacuzzi (if you can afford it) Lows Standard Rooms are very compact and lack balconiesThe grey and black public spaces can be oppressiveIt's hemmed in by apartment blocks (unless you can afford that penthouse)Rooms on lower floors can be noisy" - Rachel Howard
