Flamboyant designer
The Classical Baby Grand Hotel is well situated for exploring all the sights of Athens as well as being centrally located for business guests. It is close to the Monastiraki and Kolonaki and within easy reach of the Acropolis, Parthenon and the National Archeological Museum with its extensive collection of artifacts. There are plenty of shops, cafés and tavernas along the tree-lined streets nearby.
Listed by the Condé Nast Traveler as one of the ’65 Best New Places to Stay in the World’ the Classical Baby Grand boutique Hotel has made an excellent first impression. The funkily eccentric design is apparent the moment guests step through the door and enter the amazing art-garden. Weaving between the suspended flower cut-outs, guests head for the innovative reception desk – a converted mini-cooper convertible! Corridors are painted with waters, mountains and trees and are filled with the sound of birdsong!
Art permeates this contemporary luxury hotel with murals and cartoons in bright colours on every flat surface. Guest rooms of this boutique hotel are individual works of art by international artists, and are ideal for those who appreciate bold urban art, graffiti and lively cartoon-type murals. The 79 rooms are well-appointed to a high standard with satellite TV, high speed internet access and a well-stocked minibar. This luxury hotel has an excellent spa, ‘Carita’ which puts an emphasis on all five senses in their unique beauty treatments.
The restaurant at the Classical Baby Grand Hotel is another surprise. “Meat Me’ offers a tempting menu of inexpensive Mediterranean dishes amidst the black and white décor. Colour is provided from the local artists, actors, writers and young hopefuls who all frequent this trendy hang-out. More upmarket is the Moet and Chandon champagne bar which offers fine wines and a lighter menu accompanied by background music.
Listed as a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2008 as ‘The Place for People who Like to Party’ this is one of the most unique and extraordinary boutique hotels in Athens which must be stayed at to be fully appreciated!
Omonoia – Lines 1, 2
