Electra Palace Hotel

Absolute fabulous

Outstanding hotel. The location was perfect. We had a small balcony facing Acropolis. It was so romantic to sit there with a glass of wine viewing the hill totally lit up above us. The staff was friendly and with a genuine wish to assist and help. Everyone we asked made their utmost to gather the information we needed or booking the trips we wished to participate in. Trips and tours needed to be paid in cash, however no problem for them to make the reservations and let us pay later after having visited an ATM. This hotel is one of the best ones I have stayed at, and I have 3-4 travelling days a week... so this is really a FABULOUS hotel. Staff was communicating very well in English as well, despite what other reviews tell.

Great Choice

Great location in the Plaka. You can walk to all the major atttractions from there. Hard beds though and small outdoor rooftop pool which was cold (water) in Sept. Would be very crowded in the summer. There is however a very small warm indoor pool. Very satisfied.

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Good loction but old romos

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.

Nice hotel, but staff could use some improvement

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

Needs an extra pillow

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.

Outstanding Hotel

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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Location, Location, Location

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.

best place to stay to see true athens

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 !!