This elegant hotel enjoys a peaceful location in a residential
neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis. There is a large newly
refurbished roof garden which has a lounge area with sofas and also
restaurant style tables for the light snacks served. One floor down
from this, there is a sundeck and 2 jacuzzis (usage carries a small
charge).
Exterior: In keeping with the residential surroundings, the hotel
is a low-rise building with extensive balconies overlooking the
street or the Acropolis and surrounding neighbourhood.
Lobby: The lobby is of a medium size and has recently been
refurbished with stone flooring and pastel coloured walls.
Extending to the rear of the lobby is a large lounge coffee/bar
area reminiscent of a ski lodge, with wooden flooring and ceiling.
It has a very cosy feel to it and overlooks the rear garden.
Rooms
All the rooms are individually designed and offer every kind of
comfort. The recently renovated bathrooms offer the highest
standards with marble floors and walls, a hairdryer, a cosmetic
mirror with a light, a choice of toiletries as well as hand towels
which are changed on a daily basis. Some bathrooms also include
rails for disabled guests. The rooms are equipped with all modern
conveniences, including card-operated doors, double-glazed windows,
ambient low voltage lighting, hand-ironed laundry in wooden
baskets, evening turndown service, air conditioning, a safe, direct
dial phones with voice mail messaging system, satellite TV, fast
Internet access and a minibar. Most of the rooms include a balcony
offering stunning views over the Acropolis.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel has two dining areas. One is to the front of the lobby
and one is at the back of the lobby in a conservatory surrounded by
greenery outside, giving a very relaxing feel to the otherwise
hectic city. Local and international dishes are on offer.
Activities & Sport
Herodes Atticus Theatre lies at the foot of the Acropolis and offer
a popular programme during the summer months with theatre, dancing
and opera performances from Greek and international companies. A
cool sea breeze, the terrific performances together with the
breathtaking presence of the illuminated Acropolis, make it quite
unique. The Plaka is world famous for its quaint little
turn-of-the-century houses and lively pedestrianised streets, where
it is possible to get away from the hectic city centre and stroll
right into the past.
Comments
Room service is provided from 8 am until 1 am.
Directions, How to get
there
The best route from the airport and the harbour in Piräus, for a
reasonable price, is to take a taxi or the metro. It is also
possible to take the New Athens Metro or the yellow buses into the
city centre (for those who prefer not to walk).