Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
Glyfada
Hotel in Glyfada, Greece
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens if the goal is a stylish Glyfada base with swim-club energy rather than a formal resort. It is a strong fit for couples, birthdays, Riviera weekends, with easier booking than the higher-profile coastal splurges. Choose Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens instead if the occasion needs full-service luxury.
About Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
Is Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens worth considering for a Glyfada stay? Yes, if the trip calls for a hotel in Glyfada and a casual dress code. The verified details are limited: Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is in Glyfada, the dress code is casual, the hotel has recognition from Mr & Mrs Smith with a Seal of Approval for 2026 and from the MICHELIN Guide as a selected hotel for 2025. Beyond that, specific claims about rooms, service style, pricing, dining, or facilities should be checked directly with the hotel before booking.
A Glyfada stay built around a casual dress code
The safest way to frame Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is as a Glyfada hotel with a casual dress code and confirmed hotel recognition. For a celebration weekend, couple trip, or Athens plan, it may be a useful base if Glyfada is the right location for the itinerary.
Because verified public details here are limited, avoid choosing it based on assumptions about a particular room type, dining program, or service format. If the occasion depends on a specific hotel experience, confirm those details directly before committing. For comparison, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is another option to check when building a hotel shortlist.
Who should choose Glyfada
Pick Glyfada if the trip is built around staying in Glyfada rather than another part of Athens. The verified location is simply Glyfada, so this page should be used as a starting point rather than a complete planning brief. Start broader planning with Our full Glyfada hotels guide, then cross-check dining and nightlife through Our full Glyfada restaurants guide and Our full Glyfada bars guide.
For a special occasion, the main question is whether Glyfada is the right base. Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is one option to consider, while The Margi and The Roc Club may also be worth comparing depending on the trip. Astir Beach and 91 Athens Riviera are other names to check when comparing options in the wider Athens area.
The practical call
The practical approach is to treat Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens as a Glyfada hotel with a casual dress code and confirmed recognition from Mr & Mrs Smith and the MICHELIN Guide. Do not assume a specific price point, room category, restaurant format, or amenity set from this guide alone.
For staying in Glyfada, Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens belongs on the shortlist if the name, location, casual dress code fit the trip. Before booking, confirm current room options, rates, policies, any on-site services directly with the hotel.
Planning details
- Location
- Artemisiou 1, Glifada 166 75, Greece
- Website
- acehotel.com/athens
- Phone
- +30 21 0022 0188
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens presents a contemporary, design-forward personality that reads as deliberately relaxed rather than formal. The Ace Hotels spatial language—raw materials, vintage-contemporary mixes and carefully composed communal zones—translates to a hotel that feels modern and trend-aware while remaining unpretentious. Social life orbits the swim club and pool, so public areas are animated and built for lingering. Overall, the property projects a relaxed, casual vibe that foregrounds social conviviality and thoughtful design over ceremony.
Best For
This property is best for travelers seeking a short coastal escape with easy access to central Athens. Positioned at the more accessible end of the Athenian Riviera, the hotel suits weekend getaways and casual meetups where the pool and communal spaces are the main draw. It appeals to design-minded guests who want a social, less formal alternative to grand seaside palaces—guests who plan to spend time relaxing by the swim club and using hotel public areas as a base for socializing and light daytime activity.
Stay Tips
Plan to treat the swim club and pool area as a primary part of your stay: allot time to linger in the communal spaces that the hotel intentionally designs as social infrastructure. Given the property's orientation toward relaxed, social programming, expect a lively daytime atmosphere around the pool; if you want a quieter room, request accommodations set away from public clusters. The description stresses design and communal life rather than formal dining or exclusive suites, so prioritize time in shared areas when arranging your visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed elegance with natural earthy tones, calming olive-green poolside loungers, playful vintage furniture, and vibrant art evoking 1970s Athenian Riviera sensuality.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 120
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Revived 1970s Brutalist Coastal Building Transformed Into a Social Hub with Mid Century Seaside Resort Aesthetics.
- Design Style
- Greek Modernist with Retro Mediterranean Influences, Earthy Tones, Vintage 1960s 70s Furniture, and Local Contemporary Art.
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Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- 91 Athens Riviera, Notable alternative
- The Margi, Notable alternative
- Astir Beach, Notable alternative
- The Roc Club, Notable alternative
- Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How it compares on the Athens Riviera
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is the more casual, social pick against the classic Riviera set. Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is the safer splurge for polished service and a major-occasion stay, while Ace is better when the trip wants design, pool-club energy, less ceremony.
The Margi and The Roc Club are better cross-shops for travelers who want a quieter, more contained hotel rhythm. Ace is the sharper choice for couples or small groups planning around Glyfada restaurants and nightlife. 91 Athens Riviera sits closest as a style-led Riviera alternative, so compare those two first if the brief is coastal Athens without committing to a large resort.
Astir Beach makes more sense when beach access is the main event and the hotel stay is secondary. For value, Ace has the advantage when availability is easier and the guest cares more about ambiance than resort infrastructure. For a once-a-year celebration with a higher service bar, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens remains the stronger call.
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Compare Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens | Glyfada | 2026 Vogue Best Hotels in Athens2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury Hotels2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| 91 Athens Riviera | Athens | No published awards |
| The Margi | Athens | 2026 Vogue Best Hotels in Athens2025 Michelin Selected HotelsSmall Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
| Astir Beach | Athens | No published awards |
| The Roc Club | Vouliagmeni | No published awards |
| Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens | Athens | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 20262026 Vogue Best Hotels in AthensConde Nast Gold List 20262026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels · #172025 Forbes 5-StarWorld Travel Awards 2025 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to book Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens?
Book timing should depend on your travel dates and the hotel's current availability. The verified facts are that Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is in Glyfada and has recognition from the MICHELIN Guide and Mr & Mrs Smith; specific demand patterns are not verified here.
Which room category is best at Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens?
Verified room-category guidance is not available here. Choose based on your group size, budget, the hotel's current room descriptions, confirm the latest details through the venue's official channels.
How does Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens compare to other hotels?
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens is a Glyfada hotel with a casual dress code and confirmed recognition from the MICHELIN Guide and Mr & Mrs Smith. For comparison, The Margi, The Roc Club, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, 91 Athens Riviera, Astir Beach are other names to consider depending on the style of trip.
