Local Gems: Our Guide to Athens

“Over the past several years, the culinary scene in Athens has bloomed. Many new, creative techniques have been implemented to bring Greek cuisine to the surface, highlighting our local and seasonal products. Feedel Asador restaurant is one of my favourite choices for a Saturday night out with friends. For casual Greek dining, try Oikeio in Kolonaki. I highly recommend the traditional moussaka – imagine layers of juicy beef mince, sweet aubergine and creamy béchamel sauce baked to perfection. Rich in calories, but totally worth it.”

“My top-notch remedy after an exhausting day is a lavender and olive oil face and body scrub. My grandmother used to prepare this homemade Greek ritual for me every summer spent in Mitilini, on the island of Lesbos. The scrub reminds me of mountains filled with olive trees, farms with lavender flowers and the summer sea breeze flooding my universe. The fragrant buds are available throughout the Hotel gardens, so be sure to collect some before you leave. Let them dry in the sun, crush them with organic olive oil, then scrub gently all over the face and body for the utmost pampered and glowing skin. The scrub is also available at our Spa.”