Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first propertie in Athens, Greece, marking the third international location for the Tel Aviv-born hotel group. Expanding into the Greek capital, Brown Hotels has opened unique hotel in the heart of Athens, ushering in a new wave of hospitality to the increasingly popular destination.
Brown Acropol is a 165 room-and-suite hotel on Athens' Omonia Square, situated amongst the city's finest neoclassical buildings. Bringing the vibrant, sophisticated and buzzy attitude of Brown Hotels to the legendary neighborhood, the property, which was originally built in 1976, is a unique example of Greek modernism designed by Greek architect Emmanouil Vourekas - the same architect who designed the distinguished Hilton Hotel in Athens. After undergoing careful renovations led by architect Dimitris Karabatakis of K Studios, Brown Acropol retains its vintage Athenian charm whilst introducing a new and contemporary era of hospitality to the revitalized Omonia Square.
Drawing inspiration from the original Brown TLV Urban Hotel, guests can anticipate an interior decor reminiscent of the 1960s at Brown Acropol, furnished with an eclectic mix of vintage and bespoke pieces including a retro trolley bar and record player in each room. With a nostalgic feel, materials such as greek marble, wood, concrete and aluminium are present throughout, with a colour palette of burned orange, mustard-yellow and shaded brown that warm the high-ceiling space.
The hotel lobby features the signature Brown Hotels library and a mural by Α. Pikionis, the son of the noted architect Dimitris Pikionis, that was painted in the 1950s and creates a harmonious design language with the interior decor. Guests are welcomed by a retro-inspired cocktail bar, with paneled oak, dusty pink furnishings and gold finishings. The buffet and a la carte breakfast is served in the lobby week-long, with a special brunch on weekends, all offering locally sourced, fresh and delicious produce. Brown Acropol's spacious rooftop is one of the largest and most impressive rooftops in the city offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Athenian cityscape and the renowned Acropolis. Alongside a stylish open-air rooftop bar, the rooftop features several relaxation areas with sun beds, hammocks, outdoor showers, a fully equipped gym and the hotel's highlight - four outdoor hot-tubs open for guests both day and night. With the famous Brown Hotels 'bubbles and bubbles' concept, guests are invited to relax in the jacuzzi hot tubs with a glass of champagne, whilst taking in the incredible views that stretch across the ancient city bursting with history. Brown Acropol also has a spa with intimate treatment rooms, dry sauna and a Hammam for guests to enjoy. Additional amenities in all rooms at Brown Acropol include Nespresso Machine and Brown Acropol branded robes and slippers, among other items.
