Hotels Athens Greece ( GR)
Royal Olympic Hotel, 28 32 Ath Diakou Str, Athens 117 43
The Royal Olympic is a modern six floor hotel with a glass façade situated opposite the Temple of Zeus, one kilometre from the Parthenon and Acropolis. The 270 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a traditional style with gold coloured fabrics and carpeted floors. All guestrooms include satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones, minibars, Internet connections, safes and desks. Bathrooms provide toiletries, telephones and hair dryers. < B R> Guests can work up a sweat in the fully equipped fitness room, go for a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and enjoy some relaxation time with a sauna, massage or beauty treatment. The restaurant serves a range of international and Greek dishes along with an extensive wine list in a relaxed setting, and before or after a meal guests can enjoy live music and sip cocktails in the bar or garden. Those on business will benefit from seven conference rooms with a range of audio visual equipment and guests arriving by car will find garage parking (surcharge). The hotel houses a well stocked library, gift shop and Internet centre and practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk with safe deposit box, laundry facilities and a multilingual concierge service. Guests can stroll to the old town 150 metres away, or visit the Acropolis one kilometre away. Athens Airport is 35 kilometres from the hotel and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach by car. Renovation notice: The hotel's spa facilities are currently closed for renovation. Please contact the hotel directly for further information
Hotel Ilissos, Kallirois 72, Athens 11741
The Hotel Ilissos is a modern property located within two kilometres of the city's historical attractions including the Acropolis and Parthenon, The 90 guestrooms are decorated in light colours with bright carpets and dark word furniture. All include balconies and marble bathrooms with showers/tubs. Modern amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet connections, hairdryers, direct dial telephones, and minibars. < B R> The hotel restaurant serves a selection of Mediterranean dishes in a contemporary dining area and also has a roof garden offering light snacks and drinks alongside impressive views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. Practical amenities include nearby parking, dry cleaning, and limo services. For business guests the hotel has a business centre and has two fully equipped meeting rooms featuring high resolution projectors, surround sound, Internet access points and large plasma screen television; catering and banqueting facilities are available. Staff at the 24 hour front desk can provide tour assistance and translation services. Guests can visit the beaches of Vouliagmeni and Voula, 50 metres away, explore the old town of Plaka, one and a half kilometers away, and browse the Monastiraki Flea Market, two kilometres away. Athens International Airport is 35 kilometres from the hotel. @
Crystal City Hotel, 4 Achilleos Str, Karaiskaki Sq, Athens 10437
Location. The Crystal City Hotel is located in the centre of Athens, Greece, 200 metres from Metaxourgio Square metro station and one kilometre from the Keramikos Museum. Syntagma Square is 1.5 kilometres away and the Acropolis is two kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. The six storey Crystal City Hotel is centrally located and affords views over Athens, Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis. The lobby features earth tone decor and contemporary off white armchairs. Amenities include express check in/out, Internet access (surcharge) and a safe deposit box. The relaxed Crystal City Hotel's rooftop bar and restaurant offers views over Athens and features contemporary decor in warm neutral tones, complemented by subtle lighting. The menu offers Greek and international dishes. Snacks, coffee and Greek sweets are served in the lobby bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered every morning. The hotel offers conference rooms and business services. Guestrooms. The 84 soundproofed guestrooms at the Crystal City Hotel are spread over six floors. Decor is warm, with earth tones brightened by aquamarine soft furnishings. All have balconies with street and city views. Amenities include Internet access (surcharge), televisions, telephones, minibars and bathrooms with handheld showers. Expert Tip. Set atop Lycabettus Hill, the Plaka is the pedestrianised old quarter of Athens. Its winding streets offer many restaurants and shops, and are home to the Folk Art and Jewish museums
The Fresh Hotel, 26 Sophocieous Street, Athens 10552
Location. Located in the commercial district of Athens, Greece, is The Fresh Hotel, a vividly colored, minimalist hotel that stands 500 meters from the shopping and nightlife of Psiri ( New Town), one kilometer from Plaka ( Old Town) and within two kilometers of the Parthenon and Acropolis. Hotel Features. Magenta Restaurant exudes sophisticated glamour with cool terrazzo flooring, minimal design and pink and white color schemes. Orange Bar, with its orange Corian benches and walnut flooring, sources its menu from the nearby Athens Central Market. The ninth story seasonal, poolside Air Lounge is reminiscent of a Mediterranean cabana and features Acropolis views. Natural light flood the hotel's three conference rooms. Wireless Internet access is available. A fitness center, steam room, sauna and outdoor pool are featured. The pool area is filled with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guestrooms. Neutral tones with bright accents add appeal to each minimalist style guestroom. Views are of the city's graphic streets. Amenities include wireless Internet access and plasma satellite televisions. Minibars are provided. Bathrooms offer complimentary Korre toiletries and bed slippers. Expert Tip. Unlike many Greek hotels, The Fresh Hotel puts an emphasis on breakfast. The expansive spread includes both warm and cold dishes quiche, sausage, bacon, Greek cheeses, fresh fruits, cappuccinos and espressos
Best Western Ilisia Hotel, 25 Michalakopoulou Street, Athens 11528
Location. The Best Western Ilisia Hotel is located in Athens, Greece, 400 metres from the National Gallery, and two kilometres from Syntagma Square. Evangelismos metro station is 400 metres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Set in a quiet area overlooking parkland, the Best Western Ilisia Hotel occupies a contemporary six storey building and opens to interiors with marble flooring, and classical style statues and friezes. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning and the hotel also has a lounge and cocktail bar. The front desk is open 24 hours and multilingual staff can assist with currency exchange and offer tour advice. High speed Internet access is available in the air conditioned public areas. Guestrooms. The 91 guestrooms have modern decor in soft neutral tones with dark wooden furnishings. All guestrooms are air conditioned, and amenities include Internet access, satellite television, and refrigerators
Marina Hotel Athens, 13, Voulgari Str. 10437
Location. The Marina Hotel Athens is located in Athens, Greece, 150 metres from Omonia subway station. The Plaka, the Acropolis, the Roman Forum, and the Theseion are all within one kilometre of the hotel. Hotel Features. This modern seven storey hotel's design reflects the art and tradition of ancient Athens. Interiors are characterised by high ceilings, marble flooring, and original works of art. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge). Other amenities include around the clock room service, a hair salon, and a cash machine. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at Marina Hotel Athens. Drinks are served in the onsite bar. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but several can be found in the local area. Guestrooms. The 81 air conditioned guestrooms at the Marina Hotel Athens are decorated in a modern style with traditional influences, and feature soft shades, colourful fabrics, and wood furnishings. All extend to balconies offering city views. Amenities include satellite television, wireless Internet (surcharge), and refrigerators. Bathrooms offer tubs or showers, telephones, and complimentary toiletries. Expert Tip. The Plaka, the oldest section of Athens, is one kilometre from the hotel. Overlooked by the Acropolis, the pedestrianised cobbled streets are lined with shops and cafes
Aristoteles Hotel, 15, Acharnon Street, Athens 104 38
The Hotel Aristoteles is a modern hotel in a terraced building in the centre of Athens, 200 metres from the Omonia Square underground station and 500 metres from the National Archaeological Museum. The 60 guestrooms are decorated in neutral colours with dark furnishings and fabrics, and feature air conditioning, telephones and televisions. < B R> Guests can consult hotel staff for help organising tours around the city and beyond, while practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk with safe deposit box, and nearby parking facilities. The hotel's Aristoteles bar and restaurant is open throughout the day, serving Greek food in a typical Greek setting. The hotel is centrally located for Athens' many sites of interest. The Archaeological Museum is 500 metres from here, and the atmospheric Keramikos cemetery 600 metres, while the Plaka district and Lycabettus Hill are within one kilometre. The Parthenon is 1.5 kilometres away. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 20 kilometres from the hotel. By Metro (underground), guests alight at Omonia Square Station, 200 metres from the hotel. Alternatively, guests can take the Express E95 bus from the airport and alight at the Syntagma terminal, then take metro line 2 (next to the bus terminal) to Omonia Square Station
Sofitel Athens Airport, Aeroport International Athens 19004
The Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel is a modern, eight floor property with a white exterior, situated within 50 metres of Athens International Airport and 35 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The 345 guestrooms all feature contemporary decor with white bed fabrics, wooden flooring and modern, light wood furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, high speed Internet connections, multi line phones, minibars and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms complimentary designer toiletries. < B R> Guests can work out in the fitness centre and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool while taking in panoramic views from the floor to ceiling windows. For relaxation, guests can head to the wellness centre for a sauna and massage, and then indulge in some pampering in the beauty salon. Dining options include a 24 hour restaurant serving Mediterranean and Greek dishes, and a French restaurant offering show cooking and panoramic views of Athens Airport and the Mesoghaia Valley. Open around the clock, the Artemis Bar is a relaxed library lounge with live piano music, serving drinks, snacks and light meals. Those with business needs can make use of faxing, copying and printing facilities, and the conference area offers 11 meeting rooms, secretarial services and audio visual equipment. Other amenities include a currency exchange, dry cleaning service and an onsite airport desk with flight information. Those arriving by car will find an underground parking garage on site, and valet parking services are available on request (surcharges apply). Complimentary public outdoor parking is also provided. Shopping is available in the airport, adjacent to the hotel, and many of the area's most historic sites, such as the Acropolis, are 35 kilometres away in Athens city centre. The resort of Porto Rafti, which offers restaurants, bars and a beach, is ten kilometres away, as are the two million year old Peania Caves. Athens International Airport is 50 metres from the hotel
Amalia Hotel Athens, Amalias 10 10557
Location. The Amalia Hotel Athens is located in Athens, Greece, next to Syntagma Square, opposite the Houses of Parliament and the National Gardens, 500 metres from the Acropolis. Hotel Features. This tall, modern hotel was completely refurbished in 2007. The hotel provides 24 hour room service, valet parking, currency exchange and wireless Internet access in public areas. There is also a safe deposit box at the 24 hour front desk. The Chrysalis Lobby Lounge at the Amalia Hotel Athens features contemporary decor in muted tones brightened by bold coloured furniture. It serves snacks and light dishes throughout the day in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The hotel's main restaurant is decorated in subtle shades of blue and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Mediterranean dishes made with fresh ingredients. Conference rooms with audio visual equipment are available to host functions. Guestrooms. The 98 rooms over six floors feature contemporary decor in neutral tones, with soft furnishings in contrasting colours. Rooms have safes, satellite television, and high speed Internet access (surcharge). Bathrooms have hairdryers, shaving mirrors, and bathrobes. Expert Tip. It isn't immediately obvious, but when you cross the road from the National Garden to Panathenaikos Stadium you are actually crossing a river. Once an open waterway, the Ilissos River now runs underneath the traffic. In the 18th century, young women left offerings on the river banks to ensure they got a good husband, while a statue of Venus looked on. There are plans to raise the river and put the traffic underground, but even as it is, this is a delightful place. The gardens are a beautiful green escape from the buzzing Athens streets
Hilton Athens, 46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue GR 115 28
Location. The modernist Hilton Athens hotel is located opposite the National Art Gallery in Athens, Greece. Attractions including Lycabettus Hill and the Athens Concert Hall are just 500 metres away. Hotel Features. The sweeping modernist facade of the Hilton Athens hotel looks out onto smart Vassilissis Sofias Avenue and the hotel's outdoor pool. The spacious lobby is decorated in sleek marble with recessed lighting and modern furniture. The Byzantine Restaurant at the Hilton Athens hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine from a display kitchen with wood burning oven. D Js play records in the rooftop Galaxy Bar and B B Q, which offers views of the Acropolis and light meals, such as grilled fish and steaks are on offer at the smart Aethrion Lounge and Bar. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Small groups can be accommodated in the hotel's 22 conference rooms. There is a well equipped business centre on site, as well as exhibition space, secretarial services and video conferencing. The hotel has an Executive Lounge. The hotel has a fitness room, aerobics studio and personal trainers. There are two pools, one indoor and one outdoor, with a poolside bar and grill. The Asian Centre spa offers acupuncture and massage and there's a jetted tub, sauna and steam room. The hotel features a nightclub, shops and a beauty salon. Guestrooms. Decorated in a smart contemporary style, the 524 air conditioned guestrooms feature balconies with Acropolis views. Rooms offer satellite television, high speed Internet connections and minibars. Bathrooms have monsoon showers and bathrobes. Expert Tip. Art lovers can explore two of Athens' most famous museums, the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Byzantine Museum, both just 500 metres from the hotel