The design hotel Apollo Palm has officially opened its doors in Athens within the evolving Psyrri neighbourhood.
The 48-room hotel, which seeks to retain an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere and design ethos, nodding to the nearby Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, houses a patio, wine bar and rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the Acropolis and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Neighbouring the Agora of Athens, Psyrri now plays host to a buzzing café scene, open-air galleries and globally-inspired bars and restaurants.
Hotel developer Konstantinos Polatidis of FORMA said: “This is a very special project for Athens and in particular, Psyrri; Apollo Palm is a direct manifestation of the neighbourhood’s rich culture, appreciation of the arts and culinary excellence. Every piece of this project features bespoke design reflecting its surroundings, from the custom-made furniture to the inventive rooftop cocktail list. We created this hotel to be a custodian of sorts for our city’s prolific cultural heritage that spans millennia and we hope it remains an alluring home base for travellers and residents alike for many years to come,” he added.
