Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

How can I not leave a review for my favourite hotel in the world? I have stayed in Astir Palace several times with family and friends. I was introduced to this hotel by my father who used to stay there with my mother in the 60s. The Astir Palace has seen transformations and modernisations over the years, and is now part of Four Seasons, but one thing has never changed: the ethic and behaviour of staff towards their guests. Whenever I stayed there I was made to feel welcome and comfortable, rather than 'privileged to be there'. I have also visited the amazing spa of the hotel on a number of occasions. It is not compulsory to be a hotel guest to do so. It offers a wide ranged of treatments, again in a great atmosphere.

My wife and I enjoyed two separate one-night stays at the Four Seasons Astir Palace in late April – early May, 2026. I recommend the hotel. We were on our way to Crete, but needed to have a night in Athens at the start and end of our trip to make flights work. I chose the FS Astir Palace because I didn’t want to deal with downtown Athens congestion and I wanted a place where I knew things would work and we would be taken care of. They did, and we were. The FS Astir Palace is a modern, expansive hotel. There are two hotel buildings, and many cottage clusters located seafront around the property. I reserved the cheapest room – it was a one night stay, and that seemed sensible. We looked away from the sea (although we could still see water), over the pine trees that cover the land around the hotel. On the outgoing visit, we got upgraded to a sea view room. I liked both views. Other the than views, the rooms were identical. Our room was very nicely sized, with a sitting area, a table with 2 chairs, and an extremely comfortable bed. On the incoming visit, a very warm comforter on the bed kept me from sleeping well. I said something at check out, and on the outgoing visit the comforter had been replaced with a light blanket. Nice touch. The HVAC worked silently and effectively. We had a large balcony with two chairs and a day bed. The bath included a separate tub and shower, a toilet, and one sink (boy, two would have been nice). All told the room was great. I only wish the lighting was just a tad brighter. That said, it was satisfactory. All of the service touches were perfect. The staff is very well trained, and is responsive to needs. The food at breakfast was excellent. On the way out for our outgoing stay, we were leaving before the start of breakfast. The front desk clerk offered us free “breakfast boxes” to take with us. Again, very nice touch. If you want a place that makes you feel you are in Greece (and only in Greece), then maybe the FS Astir Palace isn’t for you. It’s kind of “international luxury with high service”. But, that’s what I wanted, and that’s what the hotel delivered. I’d gladly come back.

Many hotels are beautiful, and this surely ranks as one of the most beautiful Four Seasons we’ve had the privilege to enjoy, but it is the team that truly makes a property. You can stay at the most beautiful hotel in the world, but if the team isn’t strong, your stay will fall flat. That is certainly not the case at this property. There are some standouts that really made our stay enjoyable. Starting with breakfast every morning, Bruna and Virginia were always so pleasant. They knew our likes and dislikes and made us feel like we were home. Their personalities were exceptional and they started our day off so well. When we went to the sea chaise area, Achilles and his team, especially Marios, were truly outstanding. They enlightened us about the area, made recommendations and were so helpful. Without asking or prompting, they treated us like royalty and represented the Four Seasons brand so well. The manager at the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Mercator, is also to be commended for his handling of an inappropriate guest who brought a drone to dinner. The Four Seasons is always known for its tight security, and the manager, whose name I didn’t get, handled the awkward situation with certainty, grace and decorum. The rooms are beautiful. The team outstanding.The views amazing. Thank you for such a wonderfully enjoyable stay!

This is an amazing hotel. The location is gorgeous, with plenty of wonderful spots around the pools, boardwalk, and beaches to relax. Every team member was extremely friendly and provided exemplary service. Bruno and Virginia at the Arion breakfast, and Achilles at the Arion boardwalk were excellent ambassadors for the FS brand. We tried Taverna and Mercato restaurants which were in beautiful settings, and served outstanding and imaginative food. The spa was beautiful, and the services were excellent. The room was luxurious, immaculate, and so comfortable. Whenever an issue arose, which was rare, it was promptly and professionally addressed. This is our eighth FS property we have visited, and so far our favorite. We highly recommend.

I have visited the Italian Mercato restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel in Vouliagmeni for the second time. The welcome staff were friendly and attentive, which I truly appreciated. The area is quite spacious; however, but it is the place where they serve the hotel’s breakfast! Because of this, the restaurant lost some of its Italian charm that I was expecting. I noticed this time that the menu was quite different from my previous visit. When I asked about this, I got answered: “How long has it been since the last time you came here?”, which I found somehow abrupt. It would have been nicer to simply explain that the menu changes regularly! Meanwhile, the dishes were delicious.