Athens Gate Hotel

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It's all about the view

We just stayed at the Athens Gate last week, and I recommend the hotel as a very good place to stay in Athens. The decor is modern, without being stark, and the colors are muted and soothing. The great things about this hotel are the views (Temple of Zeus and Acropolis), and the convenience (near Plaka). I would recommend that the hotel shampoo the carpet in the hallways, as it was visibly stained. Our room had a laminate wood-look floor and was very clean. My major complaint is about the dining facility. Breakfast is included with the room. It includes American style options like bacon, scrambled eggs, cereals, fruit, pastries, etc. The food was ok to good (buffet style), but for me, some of the best dishes (french toast, fresh cut fruits) seemed to get depleted early and often weren't replaced. I recommend that you don't bother to eat any of your other meals at the hotel restaurant. We ate dinner here one night of our stay. The service and presentation were fine, but the food just wasn't very good. We had two people in our dinner party and neither dish was good. I recommend that you eat your meal somewhere else and just visit the rooftop restaurant after dark to take pictures of the Acropolis by night, and perhaps relax with a drink while you enjoy the view. Overall, it's a very good place to stay and you'll enjoy the beautiful views and good service.

excellent hotel - close to major sites

We stayed in mid-July 2009 based on a number of hotel reviews. Our room was on the second floor facing the Temple of Zeus (front of the hotel). When we first arrived, the hotel service was outstanding and accommodating. They answered every question we had about the hotel and sites. I would recommend to other travelers that if you have sleep issues (we don't), that you do not get a room facing the front of the hotel. It is situated on a very busy road that has constant traffic and a lot of noise. Also, ask that your room not be next to the elevator and stairs (both run parallel to each other). It was extremely noisy in our room until the late evening/early morning hours. Our room was very pleasant and very much a city-oriented hotel in size and arrangement. They also have a "green" feature in their rooms where your key activates all the electronics and air conditioning, so that you aren't wasteful while you're not in your room. Breakfast was substantial and the views are fabulous. Complaints are a few: first, they should offer free internet service for the price you pay for the room. Secondly, one evening, rather late, we went to the front desk to inquire about a nearby restaurant that we couldn't locate on the map. I couldn't find the street listed anywhere. When I asked the front desk clerk, a young woman, about the street, she told me to look at a map. Umm...thanks for that hint! I explained that I had done so and she said rather annoyingly, "READ the MAP, it's at F8" and then went on to avoid me. To be honest, if you aren't good at customer service, you really shouldn't be in the hotel business. Serving your paying guests is a priority and a question about directions isn't too cumbersome for a hotel agent. I really hope she is the only sour apple at an otherwise quite wonderful place.

Excellent all around

Recently renovated. Delicious breakfast included in rate. Great value and excellent location.

Outstanding Hotel

We had made a request for a change of room, which the hotel did ASAP. The staff at this hotel was over the top compared to two other hotels we stayed at in Greece.

We Were Really Impressed

We have been traveling through several cities in Italy and Greece during the past few months staying in 4 star hotels within the same price range and Athens Gate has been our best choice. The hotel underwent a renovation a couple of years ago and it shows. Rooms are neatly appointed and modern. Its terrace provides terrific view of the Acropolis/Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus and its location is pretty convenient; just a few blocks away from a metro station, the new Acropolis Museum, the Plaka and the pedestrian way (Dionisiou Areopagitou) which takes you to the Acropolis. But what really made the difference was the personal attention they provided. None of the employees hesitated to go the extra mile to provide a good service. Besides, their English is impeccable so you won’t get confused when asking for directions or any other information. We were very happy and will definitely stay there again next time we go to Athens. A great value for the money.

Great hotel

We arrived early and they held our luggage for us. Great service and they recommended a few places to see while we waited for our room. We explored the area and found a great taverna nearby. The room had an excellent view of the Temple of Zeus and the street noise was very minimal. The room was very clean and had modern furnishings. I would stay at this hotel again.

A very comfortable stay

The Athens Gate was extremely comfortable, very clean, well-appointed, conveniently located, and reasonably priced. The free breakfast alone (both in size/scope and quality) makes this hotel a good value, and the location is pretty hard to beat (overlooking the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, and a minute's walk from the Acropolis). I recommend guests consider splurging for a room with a view; the sites from the balcony are worth it.

Kiki will take care of your requests.

Attended my sons wedding and stayed at the Athens Gate. Wonderful experience. Conveniently located to shopping and sights, beautiful view of the Acropolis from rooftop restaurant, staff took care of every need, would recommend to friends.

Great Stay

Athen's Gate hotel was conviniently located right in the middle of all the sights, especially good for us since we only stayed in Athens for a day and had alot to see. The hotel was clean and had a good buffet breakfast.

Good location

Walking distance to dinning places, Acropolis, Museum, Metro. Breakfast on Terrace is good and offers a great view of the Acropolis. Staff is very friendly and cordial. Hotel is located on main avenue so if your room is on this side of the building it will be noisy all night. Also had to request to have air conditioner turn on a few times, they have separate controls.

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Nice hotel, nice staff, nice price, nice location

Good room for the money with a great location. The staff was extremely helpful in helping us find different things and providing advice and calling places. The breakfast wasn't spectacular, but it was adequate. The directions from the Metro stop were somewhat confusing (as are all Athens streets). We stayed during low season so the rates were excellent.

High quality at a reasonable price

Very neat and clean, exceptional location and views and the restaurant view is worth the price of the room. Only negative is the elevator.