Electra Palace Hotel - Athen

After staying on the other side of Athens before moving to Plaka, it was a welcome treat to be in hotel which was in a great location. The hotel itself is impressive with a beautiful roof swimming pool with a view of the Acropolis. The restaurant has a great view - although the hotel promotes it as a bar and restaurant but you can't go for just a drink. My only complaints were that the staff were a little surly - it was impossible to get an answer from reception when calling down - and the breakfast was terrible! It looked good and there's was lots of choice but it was over cooked. That said, I would recommend the location.

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Perfect Plaka location.It has a lovely breakfast garden and the rooftop pool is perfect for cooling off after a hot day of sightseeing. The pool and its adjacent bar have stunning views of the Acropolis. While the hotel is really a five star facility, it is a solid four star hotel and a great value.

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Stayed there in July 2009 and thought it was a great hotel: located in Plaka so very close to all the sites, rooftop pool with a Parthenon view is a nice touch. If you can, ask for a room on a high floor - you will get a view of either Parthenon or the Lykabettus hill.

This hotels is located in a good loation next to market places and the Acropolis and the new museum. All within walking distance to the above mentioned highlights. Hwever, the hotel itself is very old and run down. Rooms were small and its furnitures very old. I was surprised to see that his hotel had a five star rating. I thought the price of the hotel was quite high as well for what you get.. I never stayed at another hotel in Athens, so I dont have anything to compared to. I think there must be another hotel with similar price range in equally good locations bt with better rooms and amenitues. Views from the pool deck is spectacular, especailly at night ober looking lit Acropolis.

The condition and the location of the hotel are excellent. Staffs are supportive and courteous. Our room was in the 4th floor, initially a spacious one, but couldn't sleep because of the chair and table pulling noise from the dinning room above until early hours. On our request the room was changed but on this occasion it was a cramped triple bed room with old carpet floor. In the second occasion our night sleep was disturbed in the early hours by noisy, arguing neighbours. In both room beds are not at all comfortable, firm mattress and flat pillows. Pools, gym, steam/sauna rooms were good. All in all our nights were not relaxing or comfortable.

We stayed at the Electra Palace for 4 days during our recent visit to Athens. We reserved and prepaid for a 'triple' room (for me, my wife, and 12 yr. old son). The hotel is in very good condition and is very nicely-appointed. The 'triple' room, being a standard-size room with a double bed (actually two single beds pushed together)and a day bed/couch, was quite cramped, but comfortable. The rooftop pool area was a very nice place to relax, with excellent views of the Acropolis, especially at night when the entire hill is illuminated. The hotel's location in the Plaka district is quite convenient, with a great deal of tourist-oriented shopping and restaurants within a short walk. The only problem we experienced during our stay was with some of the hotel staff. Although we arrived with smiles on our faces and some basic knowledge of Greek language, the reception we got was ice-cold! We were assigned a room on the 4th floor, directly across from the elevators. When I mentioned that I would like a room in a quiet section, away from the elevators, the same receptionist gave us another room on the 2nd floor. That room turned out to be right next to another set of elevators! When I pointed out the problem to her again, she became noticeably agitated, assigned us another room (this time one room away from the elevators), and stated that this 'would be the last room they could offer us'. It seems that her displeasure in having to meet this basic request extended to the bellhops too, since their attitude was also quite sour. The attitudes and demeanor of many of the lounge and restaurant staff were similarly brusk and detached, which was quite perplexing since we are good tippers and were trying our hardest to be cordial. We did encounter some staff members who were polite and even cheery in a few cases, so I can't give them a blanket 'poor attitude' rating overall. However, for a hotel in this category, I would expect consistently positive, cheerful, customer-oriented behavi

This hotel was in the perfect location. It was in the center of things but a few streets over so it was very quiet. It was very very close to all the things we wanted to see, the location was perfect. The rooftop pool was fantastic. It has a perfect view the Acropolis and was all lit up at night. The room and service was very very nice. The room was a little pricey but well worth the money. The breakfast was wonderful as well. The staff provided recommendations for restaurants and called ahead for us. We really really enjoyed the stay and will definitely stay there again if we ever go back.

Staff is friendly and helpful, lobby is beautiful, breakfast was included and delicious, location is excellent, rate was reasonable, rooms are clean, comfy and plush (although single rooms are a little too small). I love this hotel.

Overall, the hotel was good with one of the best locations in Athens if you are there to see the parthenon and other historical sites. The twin beds in the room only had one pillow each. The beds would have been much more comfortable if they had an additional pillow.

Beautiful hotel, great food, great service, great area, great view, great experience.

The Electra Palace is perfect for people who want walking access to all the main tourist sites in Athens. The front desk staff is a little bit full of themselves, but they provide good service. The rooms are very clean, the breakfast is a wide selection of good food and the pool has an acropolis view. I was surprised we could get this convenient location for this reasonable price.

Who arranges a junior suite with two seperate double beds pushed together? This hotel does. Wasn't comfortable at all for the price paid. On the flip side, fantastic location, walking distance to great sites, restaurants and shopping. They'll also serve the included breakfast in your room for only a few euros extra.

- the hotel room was very small - the bathroom door was see-through - the jacuzzi was not warm pros: nice location nice lobby breakfast was great

Good location for seeing sights. View of acropilis from room window and fab views from rooftop. Superior room well worth it as corridoor separating good sized bathroom from room created great space. Good buffet breakfast but not 5 star. Indoor pool very small. Sntagma square nearby, highly recommend city sightseeing bus tour which allows on off at any stop 90 mins full tour, from there. 18 euros for 24 hours, really means 2 days, we got ours at 11.30 am and it lastest until 6pm next day. .

Convenient location right inside the Plaka and walking distance to Acropolis complex with many restaurants. It is also walking distance to Santagma Square (Constitution Square), the center of the Athen's City, where you can get on bus, tram and subway. We strongly recommend to other travellers.

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The hotel was everything we hoped for and expected. A wonderful stay and an extremely accommodating staff to compliment the stay. They offer a great breakfast which is included in the price, a great indoor and outdoor pool as well as a Turkish steam bath and sauna. The hotel's location is extremely convenient to wonderful shops and dining and is very much within walking distance to the ancient ruins.

a decent enough hotel, but more like a 3-star hotel than a 5-star hotel. the breakfast is not that great, but the fresh-squeezed orange juice is nice. the coffee is lousy.

Great location, staff, food, room and aminities

We stayed here for six days and found the hotel average. It does not appear to be five star. The triple room was small and beds were not very comfortable. The staff was friendly and the breakfast is good. It is also very well located.

The location of the Electra Palace Hotel cannot be beat. In the midst of the Plaka district in downtown Athens -- it is within easy walking distance of shopping, tavernas, and several ancient ruins. The Plaka itself is very charming, with predominately well-maintained, neo-classical buildings on narrow streets. The hotel also has a spectacular view of the Athenian acropolis from the upper floors and the restaurant. I stayed for two days in early January. I arrived at 11 in the morning, was upgraded to a suite on the 7th floor, and was immediately checked into the room. The room was spacious by European standards and had a great bathroom. The balcony had a teriffic view of the acropolis. Both the room and the public areas were quiet, clean and well-maintained. My only complaint is the beds. They were very, very hard, even by European standards.

Hotel is in a great section of the city. Pretty central to Athens and many of the shops and sites. Lobby is impressive and really seems to be one of the better hotels in Athens. However, 5-star is a little bit of a stretch. By US standards, probably more of a 3.5-star. My experience can be summed up in two words: bed bugs. First night in I arrived late and tried to get some sleep. Luckily, I can't adjust to the time change and was awake enough to notice a minor swarm of little red bed bugs crawling around me on the bed. Very very very gross. Hotel was very good in helping me change rooms. But no comps and no apologies. I don't know if this is very common in Europe or not, but definitely NOT acceptable. I think this was a very big abberation, so will give the hotel the benefit of the doubt. Only other comment is that the rooms are uncomfortably warm. Very hard to get AC or air movement (I had two rooms so pretty sure this is not room specific). My 2 cents.

get deluxe room with terrace...great view of the acropolis. Also, fine dining restaurant on 4th floor with fantastic food and view...expensive but worth it!

MOST OF THE TIME WHEN STAYING IN A 5 STAR HOTEL, I'M SURROUNDED BY HIGH END SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. IN THIS PARTICULAR OCCASION, I ENDED UP BEING PART OF AN ANCIENT NEIGHBORHOOD, WHICH ONLY ADDED TO THE EXCITEMENT OF THE TRIP. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Great location, hotel personnel very accommodating and friendly. A very short 2 block walk to Adrianou St. and lots of sidewalk cafes. Also close to the flea market. Would highly recommend this hotel!

Very close (within walking distance) to the Plaka District, the main shopping area in downtown Athens.

we could not have been more pleased with the Electra Palace. from the moment we walked in the door, the quality of service, front desk care, lovely breakfast, comfortable room and the perfect location. one of the best dinners we had in greece was at a small traverna at the end of the street from the EP, you never would have guessed, but it was great. when we return to Athens we will stay at the EP again. it could not have been better. the view of the Acropolis at night from the roof top is beyond words!

Best things about the hotel: view (we were on the 7th floor and balcony overlooked Plaka with unobstructed view of the Acropolis), breakfast, friendliness of the staff Worst things about the hotel: carpet looked worn and very dirty, uncomfortable mattress, and our room had a door that possibly connected to the next room (we could hear conversations/tv from the next room). I expected a room in better condition for the price we paid. But the location is pretty good. Easy walk (without luggage) to the metro station, plaka, and Acropolis. I would not stay there again unless the price was drastically reduced.

I read many reviews before choosing this hotel and they didn't let me down! I was staying with my 2 children on my own and wanted a hotel in a location that was safe and had easy access to all the sights which the Electra Palace did! The staff couldn't have been more helpful with my endless questions regarding suggestions on where to eat, how to get places, how to get football tickets etc. Might have been a bit more expensive than some hotels but was worth the extra bit!

Very well located -- nice and clean and comfortable -- a good value for the money -!! Would stay there again!!

The hotel exceeded our expectations in beauty and service. The location and view from roof top pool were the best. Dining at the roof top restaurant with the view of the Acropolis was the hightlight of our wonderful stay in Athens.

The Electra Palace Hotel was a perfect refuge from the heat in Athens! The pool was beautifully maintained & has an awesome view of the Acropolis. The hotel staff were always very courteous & helpful & were especially helpful in negotiating cab fares. The beds were particularly firm but that's the only concern we had.

Excellent hotel, only real issue were the very hard beds. Rooms to front are better, rear rooms have other building aircon units, so need ear plugs. View from pool/terrace is superb. Breakfast is bountifull, but watch the evaporated milk with the tea. Location is 10 mins walk from Syntagma square, so can take tube from Airport. Everywhere ancient is in walking distance if reasonably fit. The Local area has lots of great eateries to choose from. The resturants on the square in Plaka, probably worth a miss. The dancers look so bored its amazing they are awake let alone the clients. The day trip with Chat tours to Mycenae & Epidaurus was excellent, but the lunch was simply inedible. Internet is pricey but fast so can check in from hotel

05/08. Hired car,stayed at the EPH for first night before driving up coast to The Peloponnese, which was very lovely.I digress; Driving through Athens.Not for the faint hearted, without a very good English translated map or satnav. The journey almost caused divorce! Roads, signs, traffic etc - ummmm! The hotel is in the center area but down several tiny one way side streets.It took a few attempts!Parking is an additional E12 a day?! Hotel is pleasant, friendly and helpful staff.Our room was fairly small for the 3 of us & a little dark but clean, aircon & nice. We had a view of Acropolis to right if you stretched your neck a bit. The best thing about this hotel is the roof top pool.It's small but has a fantastic view of the Acropolis.Food & drink at the bar area wasn't overly expensive & was very nice.There are lots of restaurants in the Plaka, a few mins walk away.Breakfast in the garden was very pleasant. Plenty to choose from. £215 we paid for 1 night we think is a little expensive. £176 I saw it at an hour earlier would have been nicer, naturally?! Price varies by the minute! Go to Acropolis early. It gets very hot and busy later. It's being refurbish for some time yet, so shrouded in scaffolding and cranes, which is a shame. Would I recommend the EPH? Yes, probably for a night or 2. Greece isn't as cheap as it once use to be. Poor £ v Euro doesn't help, so be mindful.Here endith the lesson. Good luck

excellent hotel. the service was very good so was the room. cant fault it!!

The single room is considerably larger than that of most European hotels (though a bit small by American standards). Breakfast is excellent, and book dinner at the roof-top restaurant, with great food and a commanding view of the lit-up Acropolis. You can walk to the Acropolis and the Agora through safe (though trinket-crowded) streets.

Walking distance to most tourist sites. We stayed a couple nights. We had a very nice room with a Parthenon view. The room was not extremely large or anything but very adequate, clean and comfortable for a short stay. The hotel is an easy walk to restaurants. However, they do serve a fairly nice breakfast right there at the hotel. It is in a quiet location somewhat off the beaten path. We found the staff to be most helpful in arranging a taxi for our 5:30 a.m. flight.

we stayed in four hotels during our trip to greece. This hotel was definitely the best. located under the acropolis, we had a great view out our window. service was exlempary . safe and great area !!

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Hotel was clean and the staff was very accommodating. Definitely make sure you get a 4th floor room with a balcony and view of the Acropolis! Bed matresses were teh only downside. Need better matresses. Very close to lots of little shops and restaurant, and a Starbucks! We walked to everything. Perfect location for eating and sightseeing. As two girls traveling alone, we felt very safe in this area. Lots of areas in Athens are like being in NYC. This area, Platka, was totally different. Definitely recommend the hotel. Note-we at no meals at the hotel-breakfast buffet was expensive at $30. Room service was reasonable.

The location in the Plaka is great, but the price is outrageous for what you get. The room was run down and tiny, with barely enough room to walk around the bed. If you drop the soap in the shower you need to open the shower door in order to bend over and pick it up. I was not impressed by the staff. As a single woman I was completely ignored when I entered the rooftop garden restaurant, while the staff attended to men the minute they walked in. The wait staff were experts in avoiding eye contact.

Great location in Plaka and near all significant sights. Safe location.

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Staff at front desk was unfriendly. Baggage porters were frantic. Beautiful lobby - great view from the rooftop of the Acropolis.

Only thing for improvement is the hard beds. Breakfast were good. Great view from the outside pool. Great location.

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