Samokatus Hotels

A replica of the Roman Colosseum.

A recently renovated luxury hotel in central Athens, Conrad Athens The Ilisian wins praise for stylish redesign, attentive staff and a resort-like pool and wellness area. Reviewers repeatedly mention upgrades for Hilton Diamond members, excellent breakfast (though a few note occasional service hiccups) and a very convenient location near museums, parks and the metro.

Conrad Beijing is a strong urban luxury hotel in Chaoyang, with a focus on service and a location close to the CBD and Sanlitun. The hotel does not try to impress with “palace-like opulence”, but rather with the contemporary design of its tower, spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a very engaged guest relations team (WeChat butlers, personalized celebrations, festive in-room décor). Most guests are delighted with the service, cleanliness, pool and gym, and many highlight the excellent value for money and high ratings. At the same time, the building is already more than ten years old, and you can feel it: there are complaints about the age of the infrastructure, isolated plumbing issues, and mixed impressions of the main breakfast. We rate Conrad Beijing as a solid urban luxury hotel at the B+ level (around 8.8/10): an excellent base for business trips and a comfortable city break in Beijing, but not without some rough edges.