Antigon Urban Chic Hotel is a luxury hotel and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, in the centre of Thessaloniki near Aristotelous Square, the Monastirioton Synagogue and the Roman Forum. The feature that people remember is the basement restaurant, where a glass enclosure shows Byzantine ruins beneath the dining room, a reminder that the city is built on its own history. The hotel also has a terrace and rooftop patio with sun chairs and a hot tub, which is available seasonally, a bar, a lobby with a fireplace, 24-hour room service, bike rentals and an electric vehicle charging station. Rooms have premium bedding, minibars, in-room safes, desks and large smart televisions, and bathrobes are changed daily. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. It suits couples and independent travellers who like a modern, design-led hotel in a historic centre, and the hotel is pet friendly.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands near Aristotelous Square and the Roman Forum, so the main sights of the centre, including the waterfront, the markets and the Roman and Byzantine monuments, are within walking distance. The hotel page does not give exact walking times, so check the address on a map against the sights you plan to visit first. Taxis are easy to find for the Upper Town and for day trip meeting points. Self parking is available for a fee, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle for an extra charge.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are fitted with premium bedding, minibars, safes and desks, and the hotel has free wifi and air conditioning throughout. The rooftop patio and hot tub are seasonal, so confirm availability for your dates, and note that no pool, spa or gym is listed. Bike rentals, a business center, a meeting room, babysitting for a fee and tour and ticket assistance are all offered, and pets can stay free of charge up to a weight limit that the hotel page gives.
Who it suits
Couples, design lovers and visitors who want a boutique feel in a luxury hotel at the heart of the city. It is less obviously suited to guests who want a pool or a spa, and the minimum age at check-in is 18.
Good to know
Breakfast is not included in the base rate, so compare it with a bakery breakfast of bougatsa nearby. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11:30 AM, and early check-in is possible for a fee. As in the rest of the centre, ask for a quieter room if street noise matters to you.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant over glass-enclosed Byzantine ruins
- ✓Rooftop patio with seasonal hot tub
- ✓Bar and lobby fireplace
- ✓Free wifi and air conditioning
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓EV charging station
- ✓Pet friendly
Good questions
What is special about the restaurant?+
The basement restaurant has a glass enclosure over Byzantine ruins, so you dine above the archaeology of the city centre.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, so it is not part of the base rate. Compare it with a nearby bakery breakfast.
Does the hotel have a pool or spa?+
No pool, spa or gym is listed. The rooftop patio has a hot tub that is available seasonally, so confirm for your dates.
