ACADEMIA OF ATHENS, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

MARRIOTT HOTEL

Athens, Greece

The luxurious Academia of Athens captures the allure and intrigue of the Greek capital. Equally inspired by its landmark namesake and the vibrant culture of Athens, the hotel extends to guests a modern, sophisticated base from which to explore the city. HOK designed the hotel as a contemporary interpretation of the three orders that constituted Plato’s Academy: science in the lobby and common areas, philosophy in guestrooms and arts in amenity spaces.

The interior color palette of dark green, black and gold offers a counterpoint to the stone, brass, wood and leather. Guestrooms and suites invite guests to embrace the philosopher lifestyle. Brass light fixtures and tufted upholstered furniture evoke a private library, which, along with each room’s curated book collection, tempt guests to lose themselves in writings from the past.