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Smack in the centre of town, this hotel has big, beautiful designer rooms with marble bathrooms, massage showers, Bulgari toiletries, a famously elegant lobby and a 24-hour business centre. Rooms on the eighth and ninth floors have great views of the Acropolis.

Having undergone massive refurbishment in 2003, Athens Hilton is typically smart, functional and modern. Ample facilities include six restaurants, two bars (one on the rooftop), a swimming pool and health centre, plus extensive conference amenities.

A new addition, and one with a clear focus on style. The metal-toned, minimalist lobby leads up to rooms that are designer-sleek, sharp and fully fitted out with luxury amenities. Staff seem genuinely eager to make your stay a pleasure.

Ever popular with executive travellers for its full range of business facilities, 24-hour restaurant and well-appointed rooms – plus extras like free sessions with a personal trainer in the gym. There’s a free hourly shuttle to the city centre.

Friendly, helpful staff and equally appealing rooms, decorated in warm hues, with nice touches like goosedown duvets and marble bathrooms. The Polynesian Kona Kai restaurant is highly rated and a favourite of business diners.

Well-equipped, modern and stylish, if a little lacking in character. The excellent business facilities make it popular with executives, who probably also appreciate the gym, sauna, pool and shuttle to the city centre.

Overlooking the lush greenery of Pedion Areos Park, this smart hotel has 152 rooms and suites decorated in subtle muted hues, each with a grey marble bathroom. Rooftop pool and fitness centre.

The lobby is decorated with antiques and marble, the rooms fitted out with every business amenity. There are restaurants and bars, and a rooftop garden with an indoor/outdoor pool. A free shuttle takes you to Syntagma, and 35 of the rooms have Acropolis views.

Close to the gritty Central Market, Fresh brings designer chic to downtown Athens. The 133 rooms have minimalist furniture in vivid oranges, pinks and greens. There is a rooftop café with a small pool.

Sofitel shatters the perception that airport hotels must be bland. Soundproof rooms are elegant, sophisticated, and packed with amenities. Business and conference facilities are among the best in Greece, and the glassed-in rooftop pool has fascinating runway views.