Four Seasons' Athenian Riviera property — 300 rooms on the site of the 1961 Astir Palace, reopened in 2019.
BrandFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts
DestinationAthens
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeach resort
Best ForFour Seasons loyalists seeking beachfront rather than urban format, families combining Athens city touring with beach resort days, couples on milestone Mediterranean trips.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceExceptional personalized service
ButlerAttentive service with some inconsistencies reported
Private PoolYes
Built1961
Renovated2019
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens opened in 2019 as a full rebuild of the 1961 Astir Palace on the Athenian Riviera, 25 kilometers south of central Athens. The property runs 300 rooms and suites across beachfront terrain with private beach access on the Vouliagmeni peninsula. Eight restaurants
Key Features
Private beach access
Multiple high-end dining options
Full-service spa and wellness center
Outdoor swimming pools
Extensive event and meeting facilities
Proximity to historical sites and city attractions
Dining
Pelagos
Taverna 37
Helios
Mercato
Avra Lounge & Terrace
Aristotle’s Cigar Lounge
Astron
Kyma Pool & Beach Bar
Signature Experience
Private beach access on the Vouliagmeni peninsula — beachfront luxury within reach of Athens proper, which is rare at this service tier.
Four Seasons service execution at beachfront resort scale on the Athenian Riviera, with private beach access 25 kilometers from central Athens. The Forbes Five-Star recognition came unusually fast for a 2019 opening.
Signature Suite: Arion Royal Suite
Living area with white sofas, Private villa feel, Gravity defying plunge pools
Accolades
2023 Forbes Five-Star debut, Recognition by The Worlds 50 Best Hotels
Best time: May and September are ideal — Acropolis visits in golden-hour light, rooftop dining in warm evenings, and luxury hotels at their most atmospheric without the crushing summer heat.
Demand: Peak demand runs June through August when international tourism surges. Shoulder seasons offer superior conditions for the discerning traveller seeking meaningful cultural immersion over beach crowds.
Pricing: Summer rates at Syntagma Square properties peak in July and August. May and September offer 25-35% savings with identical or superior experience quality.
Insider tip: The Acropolis Museum is profoundly moving at opening time (8am) before the first tour buses arrive. A private after-hours visit can be arranged through a handful of Athens luxury concierge services.
Avoid: August sees temperatures regularly exceeding 38°C and the city partially emptied of locals — a contradictory combination of extreme heat and reduced authentic Athenian life.
