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Athens Hilton
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46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens 11528, Greece
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Our second home in Athens

Athens Hilton

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5 of 5 stars
drwong 32 contributions
Washington, DC
Feb 27, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

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!).

  • Liked — The accommodations - bedding, bathroom, location
  • Disliked — Limited television programming
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 19, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Great views from the bar

Athens Hilton

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4 of 5 stars
LondonJc 22 contributions
fulham, london
Feb 25, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Service and comfort of rooms are first rate. The view from the top floor bar is pretty great and definitely worth a trip, even if you are staying elsewhere.
Being a Hilton (however nice) it's just a bit bland and full of business people. I would recommend Fresh Hotel or St George Lycabettus over the Hilton - but still make a trip to the bar!!

  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Member since February 09, 2007
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Great Hotel and contemporary

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5 of 5 stars
sircrow 3 contributions
UK
Feb 13, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Even though this hotel is pricey it is in a great location in the town centre. The bedrooms are really modern and contemporary laid out. The bathrooms are great with a separate bath and shower. I recommend the galaxy bar which has amazing views of athens. The food in the hotel is also of a high standard.

  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Member since February 13, 2007
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'Welcome to the Hilton Mr Sharif'

Athens Hilton

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5 of 5 stars
mohsinuk2000 4 contributions
london, uk
Feb 12, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/3 found this review helpful

Very nice hotel. Good location, attentive staff and clean rooms. I would definitely reccommend this hotel to anyone staying in Athens, the tour bus stops right outside the hotel.

Even though me and my friend was dressed like tramps the staff were still helpeful and corteous, rare nowadays!

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — basic rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since February 10, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Great Rooms, Extras are Pricey

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4 of 5 stars
ahrp 7 contributions
U.S.
Feb 10, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

The Hilton Athens was redone a few years ago for the Olympics and it was really quite an improvement. We stayed there in late December/early January for 3 nights and had a good stay. The location is good - not right in the middle of crowded downtown, but close enough to everything.

The lobby is immense and mostly done in white. The rooms are nicely done, with wood floors, light grey marble bathrooms that are spacious and have separate tub and shower. The bed is a lower, platform type and there is a small couch and side table. It was comfortable. These rooms are smallish, but we were fine even with four large suitcases. DSL access is paid per day.

The only weird thing about the bathroom is that rather than a wall, a large glass window divides it from the room, and it order to have privacy you have to close the curtain. Strangely, the curtain is on the outside, so the person in the room, rather than the bathroom, can open and close that curtain. Remember to close it before going in the bathroom, especially if you're expecting a maid or room service!

The gym downstairs is really quite overpriced. I tried the salon for a manicure and it wasn't very professional, so I'd advise to find a nice place in Athens rather than the hotel. The outdoor pool is nice but was closed for winter, as was the rooftop bar.

Room service was very nice, professional, but a bit overpriced. We'd recommend it for breakfast but not for the other meals of the day. There are less expensive, more interesting places to go in Athens to eat lunch and dinner. For breakfast, the Greek breakfast is great - you get yogurt, cold cuts, juice, coffee, and tsoureki, a sweetish Greek bread.

Our rate was about 250Euros/night, which seems about right. I wouldn't take a higher rate unless they threw in the gym, internet access, etc.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 03, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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