The rooms are grounded in warm tones and thoughtful details – linen robes, tiled floors, records playing softly in the corner. Mornings start with coffee from Good Chemistry or a swim on the rooftop, where striped loungers overlook Glyfada and the sea beyond.
The terrace restaurant carries the rhythm into the evening; local wine, grilled lamb, salt-crusted cocktails, and that loose, glowing mood that lingers long after the plates are cleared. There’s energy when you want it, peace when you don’t, and always a sense that someone’s thought about how you move through the day.
Nothing feels staged, but everything works. It’s Athens, edited just enough.

Inside, things get curious: macaws, beetles, velvet, palms, and low-slung armchairs that feel more expedition basecamp than hotel lounge. The rooms, by contrast, are calm and sunlit, dressed in soft greens, beiges, and whites with views over the river or the rooftops.

There are 87 of them, designed by Cristina Matos with just enough restraint to balance the maximalist energy of the lobby and restaurants. Maps open, plans are made, and then the city calls again.

Behind the ivy-covered façade, narrow corridors open into light-filled rooms, gardens, and a rooftop spa, creating moments of softness in a place once defined by restriction. The architecture preserves traces of the past while introducing natural materials, muted tones, and careful details that invite stillness. A short walk from Kantstrasse, Wilmina feels both rooted in the city and removed from its pace, quietly offering a different kind of Berlin stay.

The lobby hums with low voices and soft light, leading into a maze of restaurants, lounges, and a spa that stretches across four calm, deliberate floors. Rooms are restrained in all the right ways, with warm textures, private balconies, and a stillness that feels earned. Downstairs, the pace shifts. Group movement studios host everything from aerial yoga to boxing, the 25-meter pool runs long and low, and lunch turns into evening at Mercato or over omakase. Everything flows. Nothing tries too hard.

Set just above the beach, this whitewashed enclave brings together Cycladic simplicity and a hint of sun-faded rock and roll. The interiors? A breezy mash-up of jute rugs, rattan chairs, woven textures, and low-slung cushions, somewhere between Mykonos boho and vintage LA pool party. It is the kind of place where mornings start slowly and afternoons stretch into golden hour by the jetty, mezcal cocktail in hand. With Scorpios just a short stroll away (and priority access in your back pocket), the party feels close but never too close.

Situated in Elisabeth-Vorstadt, one of Salzburg’s emerging districts, this family-owned hotel dates back to the 15th century and is now led by Katharina Richter-Wallmann and her husband, Nikolaus. The 106 rooms, some offering garden views, reflect a minimalist design inspired by natural elements, with details evocative of forest walks. Guests can enjoy the expansive hidden garden, a peaceful escape in the bustling city, and delight in breakfast and tea time classics. The Hotel zum Hirschen is a creative space for enjoyment and unwinding at the core of Salzburg.