Semiramis Hotel
Bold pop-art design hotel meets contemporary art gallery. Think Miami energy filtered through a Karim Rashid sketchbook — candy colors, organic forms, and zero apology for any of it.
The pool is a summer destination for Kifissia locals, not just hotel guests — it gets busy on weekends, and the €60 weekend entrance fee applies.
Why It Matters
Greece's first genuinely design-forward hotel, opened around 2004 and named one of Condé Nast Traveller's 60 Best New Hotels in the World in 2005. The art collection rotates bi-annually and is museum-quality — works by Jeff Koons, Tim Noble, and Sue Webster have all been on display. It's also a full member of Design Hotels and bookable via Marriott Bonvoy.
Semiramis is what happens when a celebrated art collector (Dakis Joannou) hands the keys to a radical industrial designer (Karim Rashid) and says do whatever you want. The result is 51 rooms of lollipop pinks, lime greens, and neon yellows set in the leafy, upscale Kifissia suburb of Athens — about as far from a whitewashed Greek island fantasy as you can get. It's playful, it's loud, and it genuinely commits to the bit: opaque glass bathroom walls, light-box art installations above the beds, Wavelength Sofas in the lobby, and a flashing YE$ neon by Tim Noble and Sue Webster hanging in the lounge.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Penthouse Studio
At 30 sqm these are among the more spacious options, but the real feature is the large private terrace furnished with Karim Rashid's outdoor pieces. Design artifacts and furniture are set against a white backdrop. Sleeps up to 3.
30 sqm
Penthouse Suite
The full Karim Rashid design experience at 42 sqm. A glass partition separates the bedroom from the living area, signature humor and vibrant colors are everywhere, and a large private terrace rounds it out. The biggest and most theatrical room in the house. Sleeps up to 3.
42 sqmPool Bungalow
Stand-alone units separate from the main building, right at pool level. Direct pool access is the draw here — you step out and you're there. At 21 sqm they're actually the smallest footprint in the hotel, so it's really about the location, not the space.
21 sqmStandard Room
At 23 sqm these are compact but what they lack in size they make up for in theater. Karim Rashid's illuminated wall murals pop against an all-white backdrop, and rooms overlook Kefalari Park. Fits up to 2 people.
23 sqmSuperior Room
A step up to 25 sqm, with the real bonus being a private balcony. You can choose your outlook — either Kefalari Park or the hotel's candy-colored pool. The candy-inspired color scheme is dialed up here.
25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel-arranged audio tours covering the key ancient landmarks, the Acropolis Museum, and the Plaka neighborhood.
Concierge-arranged guided tours to the Acropolis, ancient temples, and monuments. Options include an art-focused tour and a Socrates-themed treasure hunt, plus a clay workshop to make a souvenir.
Three conference rooms plus a pergola, with full technical equipment and event planning support. Suitable for meetings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
A rotating bi-annual exhibition of museum-quality contemporary art throughout the hotel, curated by owner Dakis Joannou. Past works include pieces by Jeff Koons, Tim Noble, and Sue Webster. Self-guided as part of a stay.
Karim Rashid-designed pool in fluid curves, open to hotel guests and external visitors. Sunbeds, towels, and complimentary water included with the entrance fee. Miami-style sunbathing deck with an ornate mosaic fountain as the centerpiece.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three meeting rooms plus a pergola for events.
Open mid-May to late September. Weekday entrance €50, weekend €60. Includes towel and complimentary water.
Karim Rashid's custom do-not-disturb solution: programmable electronic message boards on the door, controlled from the in-room keyboard. One of the hotel's signature quirks.
Participates in the Green Key programme (Foundation for Environmental Education), measuring environmental and community impact.
State-of-the-art equipment with a view overlooking the pool.
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