Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Heralding in a new era in a storied history and an exciting new chapter for a global brand, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now open. Inspired by the historic glamour of the original Astir Palace Hotel, the fully updated 300-room hotel nestled amid 74 acres (30 hectares) of lush seaside landscape on the shores of the Athenian Riviera is also the first Four Seasons in Greece.

"It's a landmark day in so many ways as we welcome our first guests to the new Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens," enthuses General Manager Sam Ioannidis, a 27-year Four Seasons veteran who leads a team of 700 handpicked and highly trained staff. "So many of our people are locals or native-born Greeks returning to their homeland from around the world, or people who have deep roots in this culture and finally have the opportunity to live and work here. This heritage makes us even more excited to share it all with our guests - whether it's your first time in Greece or you've been here many times before, we promise that we'll give you an experience that only Four Seasons can deliver."

Located on a peninsula just 30 minutes from the city centre and a half hour from Athens International Airport, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel is the ideal choice for travellers who want to experience the best of ancient and modern Greece, weekenders from Athens or the region, families looking for a holiday that can be both fun-filled and educational, and couples who are beginning or renewing their lives together in one of the world's most romantic destinations.

Best of Both Worlds: A Plethora of Seaside Fun Just Minutes from the City Centre

Three private beaches strung together by a thousand foot (300 metre) boardwalk, three pools (free-form family pool, sleek infinity pool and indoor lap pool), five tennis courts, myriad watersports from windsurfing to sea kayaking plus a sunset sail every evening, an onsite basketball court and a golf club just steps away, extensive trails for jogging and walking, a fully-supervised complimentary Kids for All Seasons program housed in its own facility, boat access and even a helipad … in the words of Hotel Manager Panagiotis Sopiadis, "need we say more?"

Dining at Four Seasons: An International Tour Begins with Contemporary Greek Cuisine

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens also offers the lobby gathering place Astron Lounge and Terrace for light fare, afternoon tea and cocktails; the elegant Avra Lounge and Terrace; and the Hotel's homage to the Astir Palace's golden age at Aristotle's cigar and cognac lounge. Four Seasons also offers chairside food and beverage service at its outdoor pools and beaches.

Holistically Inspired: The Spa at Four Seasons

Taking to heart the sage words of Hippocrates - "Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always" - The Spa at Four Seasons offers a comprehensive menu of treatments and services attuned to modern life.

Signature treatments created especially for the new spa include the two-hour Iremia Stillness Recovery Ritual ("a blissful, nurturing treatment for physically or emotionally exhausted souls," recommends Lefebvre); the 90-minute Epanorthosi Green Caviar Repair that addresses issues of ageing and environmental damage to the skin; and the Frodida Body Ritual (60, 90 or 120 minutes), which is carefully tailored to individual wants and needs by the Spa's caring therapists.

Your Greek Home Away from Home

Housed in two distinct buildings and a collection of private bungalows, accommodations options at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel range from light-filled rooms and suites to ultra-exclusive garden cottages.

At Arion with its modernist architecture and retro-chic design, guests will find a laid back vibe expressed in breezy rooms and suites. Four of the Hotel's restaurants and lounges are also here, along with the Spa and indoor pool.

At Nafsika, azure sea views dominate every room and suite - including some with private pool. The social hub Avra Lounge and Terrace is here along with two other restaurants, the fitness centre and several luxury boutiques.

For guests seeking more space and privacy, and perhaps a little nostalgia, Four Seasons offers The Bungalows, originally built in the early 1960s, and now reborn with a fresh look and up-to-date amenities for today's travellers.

Meetings, Events and Special Occasions at Four Seasons

With a broad selection of indoor and outdoor function spaces accommodating guest lists from 70 to 700, Four Seasons continues the Astir Palace tradition of hosting productive business meetings and memorable social occasions with the added attraction of seaside accommodations for participants and guests, not to mention myriad opportunities for fun for everyone. The expert team at Four Seasons assists planners and wedding couples from the earliest creative ideas to flawless, worry free execution. 

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