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Mona
- Where:
- Why:To spend some days at Shila’s big (and edgier) sister hotel, Mona
- When:June 2022
- Who:Just me
"The edgy and more urban bigger sister of Shila, Mona is an artful escape in the heart of Athens"
AT A GLANCE: Mona is a design-focused city retreat located in Psirri, in the heart of the Greek capital. Essentially a celebration of the art of living, Mona’s philosophy weaves together simplicity with genuine human connection, an ethos represented in each of its 20 bedrooms. Like its sister hotel Shila, everything at Mona — linens, carpets, furniture, ceramics, and art — is highly curated with an expert eye and is for sale. A hub for local and international creatives, the cultural programming is always buzzing at Mona, ranging from supper clubs to movie nights on the terrace and live music in the basement speakeasy. Mona is perfect for a solo or romantic getaway.
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A nondescript entrance down a Psirri side street. Look for the rose, ring the buzzer
Evoking an atmosphere that is both ethereal and urban from the moment you step in the door
My Penthouse bedroom — a sensual refuge. A luxurious loft suite designed to inspire your indulgent side with hand-selected pieces of period furniture and lush velvet upholstery
The Penthouse bathroom, where the balance of comfort and sensuality extends from the bedroom, with a standalone white corian bathtub and rain shower
As with sister hotel Shila, all items at Mona are purchasable — from the furniture and organic cotton sheets to the vibrant plants and hand-crafted carpets
The beautiful and abundant breakfast spread
Very at home here
Ceramics by Anna Karountzou
More beautiful ceramics — they could all be yours!
There are 20 bedrooms to choose from at this sexy and minimalist hideaway, each of which features ethereal cotton curtains, velvet upholstery, and an abundance of natural light set against the backdrop of exposed concrete
Another bedroom. What lies deep in the heart of the project is that it is designed to stimulate all the senses. Sight, scent, touch, sound, and taste are equally activated
Me in my bedroom. Simplicity is considered the ultimate sophistication at Mona, and this is reflected in everything they do — from their approach to hospitality to how they design spaces and enable ways of being. A commitment to the art of living
Choose to take your breakfast here on the sunny rooftop, in your room, or in the lobby downstairs
An Acropolis view with your coffee
The Mona rose
The eight-story industrial factory building from the 1950s-turned-hotel that is Mona
Highs & Lows
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Being based in Pysri (Athen's most vibrant neighborhood) means you are only a short walk away from the Acropolis and ancient Agora, as well as excellent restaurants and bars
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Mona was designed with great respect for the building's 1950s architecture. The structure of this former textile factory remains unchanged, revealing 70 years of history. I love the preservation of the original features, including a bold iron staircase, terrazzo floors, original metal windows, and a marble façade. The hotel makes an art form from peeling paint, exposed steel pipes, and warehouse-size ceilings
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Ask for Room 16 if you want an emperor-size bed (78 x 78" or 200x200cm.) and a balcony terrace. This is one of the best rooms in the house
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The rooftop bar has amazing views and hosts the CLUB MONAMOUR nights
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The breakfast has such a beautiful and generous offering of all your favorites. I love that you can choose where to enjoy it
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Mona is a stage for artists and designers, a hub for discovering emerging and established talent outside the traditional white cube. I especially fell in love with the ceramics of Greek-based artist Anna Karountzou. You can find her work on Instagram @anna.karountzou
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The service at Mona is laid-back and friendly, with the primary form of communication being through the iMessage function on the iPad
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It can be a little noisy on weekends, but nah dah — you're in the middle of the most vibrant pocket of Athens, and you'll probably be at the bars yourself anyway. Just pack some earplugs in case
Important Bits
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Type
Lifestyle hotel
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Vibe
Raw, urban luxury
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Location
In Psirri, at the center of all the action
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Rooms
20
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Friendly and on-point
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Future Forward
Not only a hotel but Mona is also designed as a connectivity space, a creative hub intended to unite and excite the artistic, creative, and visionary community. At Mona, you will find inventive spaces that offer limitless canvases for the imagination. From intimate private dining and supper clubs in the state-of-the-art open kitchen to photoshoots, weddings, and private functions, to events and fashion shows in the spacious foyer, indoor and rooftop screenings, live music, mixology and wine tasting evenings, to all kinds of DJ sets — there is no limit to creativity here
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Music
A sensory, sensual experience
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Year Opened
2022
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Designed By
House of Shila, headed by NYC entrepreneur Shai Antebi alongside Greek-born creative director Eftihia Stefanidi
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Health & Wellness
You won’t need a gym with all the walking you’ll do in Athens
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Food
The breakfast offering at Mona is one for the senses. You can choose where you take it (in your room, rooftop, or lounge downstairs). And it can arrive up until 1 pm, a real luxury. An assortment of delicious levantine meze plates, perfectly served organic eggs and the signature power bowl of homemade granola and seasonal fruits. It is abundant and beautiful. Like with Shila, you can also order food from your in-room iPad at other times of the day (from some of the nearby restaurants)
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
Mona offers a cute rooftop bar and a pop-up series of social gatherings under the banner “CLUB MONAMOUR” (during the warmer months) with views over the Acropolis. Downstairs, the speakeasy basement hosts live music, club nights, and exhibitions
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Minibar & Retail
The minibar is stocked full of delicious, artisanal goods and comes complete with an espresso maker (with fresh coffee beans by local Athens roaster, Anana Coffee). All of the art you see at Mona is purchasable. In fact, not only the art, everything from the furniture and organic cotton sheets to the exotic plants and custom-knit carpets — it can all be yours
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Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Pet Friendly
Yes, but please inform ahead of time
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Children
Yes
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Price
Perfectly good value
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In the Area
Hotel Location Mona Athens, Kakourgodikiou, Athens, Greece
Mona is in Psirri, the beating heart of the center of Athens, not far from Monastiraki Square. It’s a dynamic neighborhood full of bars and clubs, good restaurants, and little laneways bursting with boutiques and art galleries. The iconic Varvakios Central Market is close by as well.
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