Athenaeum Grand Hotel
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Athenaeum Grand Hotel Review
Featuring a cash machine and a lift, the 4-star Athenaeum Grand Hotel is placed at a distance of 2.6 km from Plaka. Located 10 minutes by car from the Roman Arch of Hadrian, this elegant hotel offers 92 rooms with stunning views of the patio.
The Athenaeum Grand features a buffet breakfast daily in the restaurant. The lobby bar provides guests with delicious beverages. Dining options include Pilot Cafe Bistro which offers a menu of European dishes and is placed approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The accommodation is placed in the Kallithea district, 5 minutes' drive from the dazzling Acropolis Museum. The nearby sports attractions include the ancient-turned-modern Panathenaic Stadium, within 5 minutes' drive of the hotel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the big historic park "National Garden", which is 2.3 km away.
In terms of safety, the allergy-friendly units are equipped with an individual safe and smoke detectors. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment are available. They are appointed with hardwood flooring, sound-proofed windows. The private bathrooms are fitted with a rainfall shower together with a hairdryer and dressing gowns.
Athenaeum Grand Hotel is close to National Museum of Contemporary Art and not too far from Neos Kosmos underground station.
The Athenaeum Grand Athens also has fitness classes, a terrace, and various recreational opportunities. There is a gym with a wide range of sports. Business travellers will appreciate such conveniences as banquet and meeting facilities, and a photocopy machine, together with access to a conference room.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Beautifully designed brand-new hotel with bars and restaurants.
- Unbeatable central location quite close to Sikelias hill.
- Updated rooms, each with its luxury bathroom and nice decor items.
- Some rooms with a big bathroom, a sofa bed and a handy phone.
- Free breakfast available daily with a yogurt and a coffee machine, to name but a few.
- Excellent Italian menu in the good restaurant.
- Free soft beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service provided.
- Good prices for the area.
- The breakfast might be nothing special at times.
- Minor complaints about a few not experienced employees.
Key Features
- free wifi
- free parking
- airport shuttle
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Paid films
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
- Buffet breakfast Refrigerator Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Taxi service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Beach access
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Fitness centre
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Acropolis 2.14 km (1.33 mi.)
- Archaeological site of Kerameikos 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Roman Agora 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center 3.13 km (1.94 mi.)
- Philopappos Monument 1.37 km (4495 ft)
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus 1.90 km (1.18 mi.)
- Choragic Monument of Lysicrates 1.94 km (1.21 mi.)
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum 1.65 km (1.03 mi.)