The Details That Made The List
The rooftop is reason enough to slow down. Whether it's cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast the next morning, The Dolli's view of the illuminated Parthenon is worth saving a whole evening for.
The Acropolis Junior Suite is the room I'd book. Wake up to uninterrupted views of the Parthenon from one of the city's most coveted addresses.
A design destination in its own right. The restored mansion feels residential and curated everywhere you look — this is where I send design lovers first.
The Fine Print, From Someone Who's Been
It's a city splurge, not a resort. Rates start around $900 a night. If you want beach and resort grounds, pair it with Four Seasons Astir Palace on the Riviera.
Give Athens at least two full days. Don't rush through on your way to the islands — the city has some of Greece's best hotels, restaurants, and cultural experiences.
Eat beyond the tourist center. I had my favorite gyros in all of Greece in Kallithea, a short taxi from the hotel — a reminder that Athens' best food is found well beyond Plaka.
If someone asks me where to splurge in Athens, The Dolli is usually my first answer.