oozing with class. Guests will feel like a Greek god or goddess, thanks to the double-height ceilings and impressive art and antiques collection. Marriott International’s Luxury Collection boasts


two properties in the city – Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George – while Leading Hotels of the World gained a member at the end of last year with the opening of Anthology of Athens. On the boutique front, agents can book the trendy


Shila or Xenodocheio Milos through Mr & Mrs Smith, while Domes Resorts’ glamping hotel 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort offers guests the chance to stay in a luxury tent.


WHAT TO SEE AND DO


Athens is very much a tale of two cities. It boasts impressive historical monuments and buildings on almost every street; but it is also extremely rugged and gritty – and it’s this juxtaposition that is a draw for many. So bursting with history is Athens that culture-adoring


FROM FAR LEFT: The Dolli hotel; view of the


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Parthenon on the Acropolis; King George hotel


FOODIE FAVOURITE


Even clients with just 24 hours in Athens should consider a stop at Ergon House. Located right in


the heart of the golden triangle of Monastiraki, Syntagma and the Acropolis, this renowned establishment combines a vast agora (marketplace) of more


than 600 artisanal food products (pictured) with a restaurant,


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discovered while enjoying a lunch of local delicacies. These were made from seasonal produce – including from Ergon House’s own orchard – and crafted into classic dishes such as Graviera cheese with paprika in MCVCKƂ pastry with honey and RKUVCEJKQ PWVU ITKNNGF TKEG UVWHHGF vine leaves served with tzatziki, olive oil and lemon sauce; soutzoukakia (spicy meatballs); and chicken


breast with oil and lemon sauce. It’s the kind of food you just can’t stop eating – even when you’re full!


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