The bustling port city of Piraeus on the Athens Riviera continues its revival and surge in popularity with a brand new kid on the block … The Alex Hotel from the Santikos Collection.
Perched on Kastella’s Hill and just 15 minutes from the city centre, the hotel overlooks the little harbour of Microlimano, lined with fishing boats, yachts and a host of bars and restaurants including the Michelin-starred Varoulko.
Piraeus is one of the oldest parts of Attica, and back in the day it was a favourite spot for people like Aristotle Onassis, and the dream of late shipping magnate to create ‘Monte Kastella’, an international business & tourism centre, is finally becoming a reality.
The area was also the inspiration for some of the most famous Greek artists including Tsarouchis, Eggonopoulos, Grammatopoulos and Fasianos.
The Alex Hotel by night and, top of page, the stunning view of the Athens Coast from the rooftop
The Alex is the Santikos Collection’s first city hotel and fifth property in its portfolio, joining Marpunta Resort on the island of Alonnisos, Santikos Mansion in the Pelion region and the Aegean Suites & Princess, both located on Skiathos.
The hotel offers 34 rooms and suites with stunning, far reaching views of the Athens Riviera and the Acropolis.
There is a strong focus on food with two dining options for guests.
The Botanist café & bistro on the ground floor is the perfect spot for guests to work, mingle and relax, while the the rooftop restaurant and bar, Nest, serves authentic Greek cuisine with a modern twist accompanied by breath-taking views of the Athenian Riviera including Faliron Bay, the Saronic Gulf and Mount Parnitha.
The hotel offers 34 rooms and suites with stunning, far reaching views of the Athens Riviera and the Acropolis
Says Katerina Santikou, the company’s business development director: “Location is everything and we’ve found the perfect spot with 180-degree views of the Athens Coast.
“We are are thrilled that our vision of creating a simple, minimalist yet luxurious, laid-back space that will attract a young professional, local and international audience has become a reality.
“The communal spaces are lively and vibrant, and visitors can choose between cultural day trips to Athens or islands such as Hydra and Spetses.”
Access to the centre of Athens for the day to visit the Acropolis and the National Museum of Contemporary Art and is quick and easy, and from Piraeus it’s also just as easy to head out and visit nearby islands such as Spetsis and Hydra, just one hour by hydrofoil.
Nightly rates start from £110; www.santikoscollection.com/thealex
