Please check the dates of the negative reviews. There has been a vast refurbishing recently. The hotel sparkles now and the staff is friendly and eager to please. The view from the dining patio, with the Greek temple seen through the trees is extraordinary. And the food was delicious. Judging by early reviews, it sounds like this hotel went through... more

My husband had never been to Sicily and I wanted him to experience all it has to offer. Our stay at Villa Athena made our trip unforgettable! What a perfect choice for us! The hotel has recently been completely renovated and is truly a 5 star hotel done with impeccable taste. The rooms are spotless and comfortable and the view... more

What a view...this hotel is right next to the "Valle dei Templi"--an awe-inspiring collection of Greek temples. The service was outstanding and the meals were delicious. If you're looking for top-rate hotel in this exquisite island, then this one is perfect! more

Don't forget to also dine at this newly refurbished wonderful hotel overlooking the Temple Concordia in Agrigento, so close you feel the temple has been created as a personal marvelous Greek ruin just for you. Go up to the terrace to enjoy an absolutely delicious gourmet dinner as you overlook the entire acropolis just across the way. I can't think... more

Italy never ceases to amaze me and Villa Athena just confirmed it!! We went in for one night stop and stayed five days! Everything was so perfect we just could not leave. The hotel has been newly refurbished and is spotless, comfortable and offers great service. The owner welcomed us and treated us like old friends with that well known... more

We stayed for five nights, we knew it was close to the Valley of the Temples but no one told us it was in it!! We were concerned before we went that it was not in the town, but it didnt matter - they were still finishing some of their refitting, which is of an exceptionally high standard, but it... more

In short: a good hotel nearly a great hotel. This hotel has been through a very recent re-fit and I thing they are still suffering some teething problems. Some of the problems we incurred: The Wi-Fi didn't work (and by the number of people with laptops at the reception I don't think that blaming the laptop settings is the correct... more

Just finished a 10 day trip to Sicily with my mom to visit my grandfather's home town. I knew right away the Villa Athena was going to be the place to stay in Agrigento...and i was blown away by the chic vibe and spectauclar location. The service was top notch as was the food. Federico and Giovanni made dining under... more

Staying at the small but perfectly formed Villa Athena was just wonderful. It has just re-opened after a full refurbishment and is everything one could wish for - it is very stylish, the rooms are very modern and well equipped. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they really try to make for an enjoyable stay. The food was spectacular... more