The THE DOLLI at Acropolis — GRECOTEL Group’s iconic hôtel-maison in the heart of Athens’ historic center, with panoramic views of the Parthenon — has been named No. 1 City Hotel in Athens in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, earning a near-perfect score of 98.00/100. It achieved the highest rating among Greek hotels in this fiercely competitive category.
A Global Recognition Rooted in Guest Experience
This distinction carries added weight because it reflects the verdict of Travel + Leisure’s discerning U.S.-based readership — travelers known for their high expectations and deep engagement with global hospitality. As a result, THE DOLLI ranks No. 5 among city hotels in Europe and lands among the world’s top 100 hotels — a milestone that underscores Greece’s growing influence on the international luxury travel stage.
More Than a Hotel: A Statement of Greek Excellence
Beyond its top ranking in Athens and its elite global placement, the award spotlights the rising strength of a homegrown Greek brand on the world tourism map. Under GRECOTEL’s stewardship, THE DOLLI stands proudly alongside the world’s most celebrated hotels — elevating Athens, Greek design sensibility, and authentic hospitality to a global audience.
A Historic Landmark Reimagined
The hotel occupies the meticulously restored 1925 Megaro Kallimasioti, a landmark building designed by acclaimed architect Andreas Kriezis — who also created the Hellenic Parliament building. Respecting its architectural legacy while meeting the standards of the world’s finest hotels, the historic mansion reopened in January 2023 after a seven-year restoration and interior transformation led by GRECOTEL Group CEO Mari Daskalanthonaki.
Today, the Kriezis masterpiece houses 46 individually curated accommodations — including rooms, suites, apartments, and pieds-à-terre — each with its own distinct character. The property also features the DOLLI·S rooftop restaurant and an iconic infinity pool that creates the breathtaking illusion of swimming beneath the Parthenon itself.
‘A Hotel to Live’
“Being named No. 1 City Hotel in Athens by Travel + Leisure readers is deeply moving — precisely because it comes from our guests,” said Mari Daskalanthonaki. “From day one, our vision was to create a Hotel to Live: a place with soul, character, and genuine warmth — one that connects visitors to Athens in a meaningful, personal way. This recognition means the world to us, because it confirms that our guests feel the love, care, and attention poured into every detail of THE DOLLI.”