Greece City Guide Hotels
Athens Hotels - Where to stay
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Hotel Grande Bretagne (5 Stars)
Located in the heart of the city centre, on Syntagma Square, Grande Bretagne boasts luxurious rooms and stunning city views from its rooftop terrace. The lavish rooms are furnished with the finest furnishings. The marble bathrooms feature a vanity counter, separate bathtub, and shower. Some rooms have balconies facing the Acropolis, and the daily changing of the guard at the parliament building. The Grande Bretagne Spa offers a variety of treatments and massages, a thermal suite, complete with herbal bath, grotto, ice fountain, a couples retreat and indoor pool.
Saint-George Lycabettus (5 Stars)
Located in the hip Kolonaki district, St George Lycabettus offers a rooftop pool and a gourmet restaurant with panoramic views of Athens and the Acropolis. The modern Spa features a Jacuzzi and hammam. All rooms are elegantly decorated and include air conditioning, satellite TV and minibar. Each has a work desk and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature a balcony with Acropolis and Athens views.
Divani Appolon Palace and Spa (5 Stars)
Located in Glyfada, a 25-minute drive south from downtown Athens, the Divani Apollon Palace has a spa and a private beach. It offers luxurious rooms with furnished sea-facing balconies.
Rooms are equipped with designer fabrics, oak furniture and paintings.
Hilton Hotel (5 Stars)
Conveniently located in the heart of Athens, the Hilton Athens boasts comfortable rooms with views of the Acropolis, 3 swimming pools, the popular rooftop Galaxy Bar. Located in the commercial district of the city, the hotel is close the National Art Gallery, the Athens Concert Hall and the Kolonaki shopping district and has easy access to the metro.
Classical King George Palace (5 Stars)
With a central location in Athens' Syntagma Square, the legendary Classical King George Palace boasts ultra-luxurious guest rooms which are individually decorated with antique furniture and Murano chandeliers. Certain rooms have a view of the Acropolis and the Royal Presidential Suite has a private outdoor pool. The Elixir Palace Spa features a pool with relaxing jacuzzi, indulging hammam with turquoise mosaics and sauna.
www.classicalhotels.com/kinggeorgepalace
Holiday Inn Athens Airport (5 Stars)
A 10-minute drive from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Holiday Inn Athens Airport offers rooms with marble bathrooms and high speed internet. Guests enjoy free use of the gym, indoor pool and sauna. All rooms are air conditioned, and fitted with a satellite TV and on-demand movies. Facilities include a 24-hour internet center, with complimentary use for 30 minutes per day. There are 6 flexible function rooms with Wi-Fi, which can accommodate from 10 to 200 guests.
The Westin Athens, Astir Palace Beach Resorts (5 Stars)
Located in Vouliagmeni, a 40-minute drive south from downtown Athens, this hotel offers rooms with views of the Saronic Gulf, a private beach, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and fine dining. All guest rooms and suites are fully equipped with a plasma TV screen with cable channels and in-room safe. The Arion Resort & Spa offers a large selection of treatments and therapies, including a heated pool with comfortable deck chairs, hydromassage, and jacuzzi.
Divani Caravel (5 Stars)
This hotel is ideally located in the heart of Athens, minutes away from the hip Kolonaki district and the National Gallery, offering exquisite dining and luxurious guest rooms with views of the city, Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis. The rooftop swimming pool also has a panoramic view of the city and a room with sauna and steam bath. The Divani features 2 restaurants, one bar and expansive meeting space, well-furnished with latest audiovisual facilities.
Electra Palace Hotel Athens (5 Stars)
Located in the centre of Plaka, facing the Acropolis, this hotel offers well-furnished rooms equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV and a beautiful rooftop pool. Electra Palace Hotel Athens is within walking distance from most of Athens' main attractions. Syntagma Square is less than a 5 minute walk away and the parliament and shopping districts are nearby. Some rooms offer views of the Acropolis. Guests can also make use of the hotel's spa facilities, including an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath.
Royal Olympic Hotel (5 Stars)
A short walk from the Acropolis, the 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel is centrally located near the picturesque Plaka neighborhood. The luxurious rooms overlook Zeus’s Temple, or the swimming pool garden. Rooms are air-conditioned and offer satellite TV, cable TV and radio are standard. On-site recreational facilities include a gym, a swimming pool and a hotel library.
Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel (5 Stars)
Athens Ledra Marriott boasts a rooftop pool and bar with stunning views of the Acropolis. The elegant and spacious rooms have modern amenities and luxurious bedding. They are equipped with a minibar, safe and air conditioning. The hotel offers a gym and a full business service available, along with function rooms for various events, from business meetings to family weddings.
Amalia Hotel (4 stars)
Centrally located in Syntagma Square in Athens, Amalia Hotel is right across from the National Gardens. It features comfortable rooms with satellite & pay-per-view TV and Wi-Fi internet access. The rooms at Amalia Hotel are spacious and have air conditioning. Deluxe rooms have balcony with views of the National Gardens, the Lycabettus Hill and the Parliament.
President Hotel (4 stars)
Located in the heart of Athens, in Kifissias Avenue, a small distance from Panormou Metro Station, President Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a beautiful rooftop terrace with a swimming pool. It provides spacious stylishly decorated rooms, most equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator and safe. President Hotel has eight renovated and fully equipped conference rooms, which can accommodate business events.
Electra Hotel Athens (4 stars)
Boasting one of the most central locations in Athens, Electra Hotel Athens is next to Syntagma Square. The classically furnished rooms come with satellite/pay-per-view TV, minibar and work desk with adjustable lamp. The marble bathroom includes a cosmetic mirror, and bathrobes and slippers are provided. The hotel offers free public Wi-Fi and private parking facilities.
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2012 will prove to be a decisive year
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