Classy hotel in Athens

Q: I will be spending four days in Athens with my girlfriend in September and would like to treat her to a really classy boutique hotel in the city centre that doesn't cost too much. Which hotel do you recommend? - Bradley Smith-Jones
A: I would go for the Fresh Hotel (26 Sofokleous Street), a trendy boutique inn only a few minutes walk from the Plaka. Close to two Metro stations, it is perfectly located for sightseeing. The Acropolis is only 1km away and the Olympeion 1,5km. The hotel has 24-hour room service and a rooftop swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre. All rooms have internet connections, TVs and safety boxes, but treat yourself to an executive room and you'll get a private pebbled Zen garden and great views of Athens street life (you can even see the Acropolis from some rooms). Double rooms start at around 150 Euros per day (www.freshhotel.gr). Other hotels worth trying are the AVA Hotel Athens and O&B (Ochre & Brown) Boutique Hotel, but they are a little more expensive.