Fodor's Expert Review Hermes Hotel

Athens's small, modestly priced establishments have generally relied on little more than convenient central locations to draw visitors, but the Hermes goes further, with sunny guest rooms with brightly colored decorative details that feel warm and welcoming and marble bathrooms. Breakfast is served in the cheerful dining room, and you can enjoy a sunset cocktail at the cozy roof-garden bar before setting off to sample the city's nightlife. A travel concierge can help you arrange day-trips. Family rooms are available on request, and there's a children's playroom.