If you’re looking for panoramic views of Athens, then you’ve come to the right place! From the Hilton Athens property, you can see practically the entire city, as well as the Acropolis. Located near the Evangelismos metro, it’s only 1 station away from Syntagma square.

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With brands like Hilton, you can arrive with certain expectations. The property is quite massive and has loads of facilities to take advantage of. The first part I’d like to talk about, is my room. My room was just one floor below the Galaxy Bar and Restaurant which you’ll be able to read about in a separate article. Both the hotel’s rooftop and my room had absolutely spectacular views of Athens!

The styling of the room is a quite typical of business hotels. It had comfortable bed, a large desk and a sofa.

The bathroom was quite nice. It had a separate shower stall, as well as a large bathtub. Everything was covered in white marble and very bright.

Of course I had access to the club lounge on the 11th floor. In the lounge, you’ll be able to enjoy continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and beverages as well as an evening hors d’oeuvres and happy hour. The food in the evening is quite extensive and they offered a large selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for your pleasure. I was definitely happy to arrive at breakfast both days of my stay.

On the PL floor of the hotel you’ll find a lot including the gym, pool, sauna and steam rooms. There spa was quite an extensive facility and surely a great place to relax. The gym is massive and has tons of equipment so everyone can be satisfied. All in all, this was one of Pierre’s favorite places to spend time!

The Hilton in Athens, Greece is a splendid property. Throughout my stay, the staff were very kind and the stay was smooth and what I would expect from such a well-known brand. I was also able to capture some magnificent photos of the city! The hotel is large and offers lots of space for events, especially for business travelers. My stay went off without a hitch, and therefore I can highly recommend the Hilton in Athens, Greece!

Hilton Hotel Athens

Hotel

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 46, Athina 115 28

Phone: +30 21 0728 1000

In Athens, Greece, there are two SPG Luxury Collection hotels pressed right up against each other! I’ve never seen this anywhere else in my life. Lucky for me, I got to stay at both of them while on my recent trip to this wonderful city. This article will be about the King George hotel just next to the Grande Bretagne hotel which you can read about in this article. Both hotels overlook the Syntagma square and have a great view of the Greek Parliament and the Acropolis.

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The King George hotel has a gorgeous lobby. It’s not anything to sneeze at, it’s massive, practically the size of a shopping mall! It’s full of luxury furniture, chandeliers and artwork. A very impressive and gorgeous way to be greeted at this beautiful property.

My suite was located on the fourth floor. The King George hotel is quite modern and it shows in the features of the property. There was a great coffee machine, high-tech light switches and an updated interior. I really liked the wooden floors throughout the suite.

From the suite, I had a wonderful view of the Syntagma square below. I could also see the Acropolis easily to my right. You really can’t get a much better location than this!

The bathroom was a marble masterpiece. There were both a separate bathtub and shower stall. This bathroom just screamed luxury. Really fantastic.

I loved the little extras that the hotel staff left for me which included a bowl of Werther’s candies, a box of chocolates, a bowl of fruit, bottle of alcohol, a bouquet of flowers and a chocolate statue. All made me feel right at home and maybe added a few inches to my waistline. Wink.

The King George hotel boasts a fairly substantial gym. There you will find a handful of cardio equipment, tons of free weights and of course, a weight machine. Also, the gym has a wonderful sauna. I really enjoyed the feeling and the lighting in the gym as well as the herbal water in the sauna which really helped clear up my sinuses.

One of the best features about the King George property in the fact that it has one of the best restaurants in Athens. The restaurant I’m talking about is called Tudor Hall. This restaurant is all over the internet with fantastic reviews. During my Athens stay, I had the chance to have a great dinner there which you can read about in a separate article. For my time in the King George hotel, I also ate breakfast at Tudor Hall. The restaurant offers a large breakfast buffet, along with à la carte options for your choosing. The breakfast not only looked like a piece of art, it tasted beautifully as well. Picture-perfect!

The service during my stay at King George hotel was flawless. The staff were punctual and there when I needed them the most, I’d like to thank them for this. As I said earlier, I appreciated all the extras including the welcome gifts and great service. The property itself is just amazing. The two Luxury Collection hotels in Athens are gorgeous and I can highly recommend you to stay at both of them especially, the King George hotel!

King George Hotel Athens

Hotel

Vasileos Georgiou A 3, Athina 105 64

Phone: +30 21 0322 2210

At the end of the day, I have grown accustomed to a certain level of quality. That’s why I was so excited to visit the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece. The hotel is a member of the Luxury Collection by SPG. The property is located on the Syntagma square in the middle of Athens. This is the absolute best location for a hotel to be in the city, in the middle of everything!

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When you enter the front door, you’ll enter into a large and luxurious lobby. Most likely you’ll hear classical music being played and greeted by friendly staff. I was eager to get through the check in process to explore the rest of the property.

Opening the door to my room was a delight. There were gorgeous ceiling to floor curtains with an elegant looking bed. The bedding was of course, very comfortable. There were two chandeliers in my room!

The bathroom was equipped with nothing less than marble everything. There was of course a shower stall and a separate bathtub. Lots of space to move around in this bathroom.

My room even had a great view of the Greek Parliament.

One of my favorite parts of this property would have to be the hotel’s spa and fitness center. Located in the basement, they have a very large spa equipped with tons of relaxation space, multiple steam rooms and of course a sauna. This is also the floor where you’ll also find the gym and pool. I worked out several times throughout my stay and relaxed afterwards in the steam rooms. It was an underground oasis!

The hotel staff were great and they left me a wonderful welcome gift. The macarons and a bottle of wine made Pierre content. Thank you Grande Bretagne!

I also had a dinner at their GB Garden Rooftop restaurant, which you will be sure to read about in a separate article. The hotel’s location creates an absolutely stunning view from the dining room. The buffet breakfast has tons of options, surely making your morning very happy! Once you gather your food and of course order your Greek coffee, you can sit down to take in this magnificent and breathtaking view. On one side, you have the Greek Parliament and on the other, you have the Acropolis, which stands out gorgeously in the distance. I didn’t even bother to look at my phone, I just sat and took in this extraordinary view and ate the wonderful food.

Staying at the Hotel Grande Bretagne was a treat indeed. My stay was absolutely flawless. The food, location, service and the facilities were above and beyond. Without a doubt I can highly recommend you to stay at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece!

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Hotel

Vasileos Georgiou A 1, Athina 105 64

Phone: +30 21 0333 0000

Another property that I experienced while in Athens was The Y Hotel. The hotel is located on the outskirts of the city. I’d imagine that most would stay here when they had business or activities in the Kifissia area. It is easily accessible from the city center, just get off at the Kifissia station of the metro.

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After arriving in the evening, I headed up to my room to see what I had to work with. On the way there I noticed the beautiful style of the elevator. Everything in the hotel was fairly new, and this excited Pierre. The room was painted green and all went together well. Comfortable bedding insured a quality night’s sleep!

The room even had a balcony with chairs and a table which made it easy to enjoy the outdoors.

In the basement of The Y Hotel, there was a fitness center. I was quite impressed with the quality of the equipment. There were two treadmills, a weight machine as well as free weights. It provided a great place to workout and I was really happy with the layout.

I was very excited after my workout for breakfast! Breakfast is located just off of the lobby in their café. I was impressed with the breakfast selection. There were tons of international and local Greek dishes to choose from. I especially loved the spinach pie, the bacon and feta cheese. Of course!

The service throughout my stay was very enjoyable. For example, when I called for an iron and ironing board, I received it within minutes. They also offered a very smooth check in and check out process. I was pleased that the hotel was located in higher-end area with lots of shops and restaurants. All in all, The Y Hotel is a solid and brings a lot of value to the table!

The Y Hotel

Hotel

Mikonou 3, Kifisia 145 62

Phone: +30 21 0801 8495

As soon as I walked through the doors of the Grecotel hotel in Athens, I fell in love. Honestly, it made me wonder why I don’t visit more luxury boutique hotels!

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The Grecotel is stunning straightaway in the lobby. I love the white color scheme with all of the art.

I approached the reception on the right and checked in. My excitement was building and I couldn’t wait to see my room! I was lucky enough to secure a suite on the second floor, with a private terrace. The suite was incredibly large, and had many features to take note of.

First and foremost, no one can ignore the pig in the room. This is not a joke, there was a giant yellow pig next to the bed. I loved it, and quite fitting for me! Another feature that I really liked, was the fact that there are two full-sized bathrooms, both with full bathtubs and showers. You can have two baths, simultaneously. Boss life!

It’s been a hit or miss with coffee machines lately, but lucky for me, the Grecotel definitely has a great one. They’re quick to refill the coffee capsules and make sure you get your caffeine fix. The way the marble goes with the yellow accents was flawless. The terrace had a great view of the square below, and even though I’m in the center of the city, it was quite peaceful in the room. Also, thank you for the delicious welcome gift of local Greek food!

As I stated before, the art doesn’t stop in this hotel! I was able to take a quick tour of the other rooms. No two rooms are alike! They all have very unique artwork and you can choose the room you like best. When you’re feeling creative, this is definitely the place to be in Athens.

In the basement, there is the fitness area. I was told that this gym will be undergoing a update very shortly. At the time of my visit, there were three pieces of cardio equipment and free weights. This was enough for me, but maybe not for others.

The Grecotel’s restaurant is located on the first floor. I was able to have both a dinner and breakfast in their restaurant. Just like the rest of the hotel, there was lots of artwork throughout the dining room. I loved the setting and feeling change from daytime to nighttime. For dinner, I would recommend taking note of how good the goat cheese was, as well as ordering the prawn salad or the lobster ravioli! Overall, a beautiful setting indeed.

The next morning, I returned to this gorgeous dining room for breakfast. This breakfast buffet was quite impressive! They have all types of western dishes as well as a corner for items from Crete exclusively. The Crete corner had the things that I liked the most. Lots of olives, tomatoes and of course, cheese. Breakfast was fantastic!

This hotel’s location is really convenient. It just moments away from the Omonia metro station, as well as only a 10 minute walk away from the major attractions of Athens. It’s definitely in the center of the action. This luxury boutique art hotel is a nice little getaway in the center of the madness. The property incorporates lots of artwork and gorgeous designs throughout. The service was always on point and much better than I would have expected. I also really loved the food at breakfast! All in all, I had a great stay at the Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique hotel in the center of Athens, Greece and I highly recommend it!

Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel

Hotel

65 Athinas & Lycourgou Street, Omonia, Athens, Greece, 10551

Phone: + 30 210 3250900