This was our third visit to the Athens Hilton since its post-Olympics renovation. We've stayed in rooms with mountain views (overlooking Valssis Sofia Boulevard, looking towards the US Embassy) and overlooking the Parthenon and the port of Piraeus beyond. Rooms are identical, although the views of the Acropolis are spectacular, especially at night.
Hotel is in a very safe residential neighborhood, conveniently located one block from the Evangelismos Metro station. The Metro provides a transfer-free trip to and from the International Airport, as well as downtown. During daylight business hours, the Hilton also provides a complimentary shuttle to and from Syntagma Square. Taxis are waiting outside the Hilton during all hours, while Athens' urban bus system provides yet another alternative means of transportation.
The Hilton offers non-smoking rooms, but unfortunately some guests don't appear to respect that designation. Our non-smoking room on the Executive Level reeked of cigarette smoke, and despite housekeeping's attempts to spray air freshner and change the bedding, the odor remained in the fabrics and upholstery. The hotel finally moved us to another room on a non-Executive lower floor, with the manager delivering a bottle of Greek wine to apologize for the inconvenience.
Hardwoods cover the bedroom while the bathroom is clad in marble. Closets are spacious, complimentary slippers and bathrobes are provided, and the bathroom has a huge soaking tub along with a separate shower that has a conventional showerhead along with a rainforest showerhead mounted in the ceiling.
A superb English breakfast is offered to Executive Level guest - hot sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans in sauce, smoked salmon, and various pastries, along with Greek fruits and cheeses. In the evening, the Hilton offers evening snacks - canapes, dried fruits, various nuts, and complimentary beverages, including some incredibly potent Ouzo.
There's a full business center off the main lobby, but internet charges were remarkably high - 18E ($24) per hour. We found an internet cafe right around the corner which charged about a sixth of that price. There's also a local market behind the Hilton where you can pick up various sundries.
My only complaint was the lack of English-language programming on the television. The Hilton provides BBC and CNN, along with stations in Italian, German, French, and of course, lots of local Greek shows (including some dubbed American imports!).





