No, this is not another W Hotel wanabee, definitely it has its own character and not pushing itself to be the hippest place on earth. Location wise, perfect ! Right in the middle of Athens where Syntagma square is just merely 5-10 minutes walk. Comes very handy when the whole transport system gets completely paralyzed by strike. Shopping area of Plaka and Kolonaki is just another 15-20 minutes walk, perfect location indeed. The lobby is small, interestingly decorated with chopped furniture from the previous hotel being used to cover all the walls and column. The room is not too big, but ample size that you will not feel of being squeezed into a small nicely decorated room. It is seriously a nicely decorated room, but again nothing too overwhelming. Compact and smartly designed bathroom, stocked with Clarins amenities. This is where you can really sense the luxury of this place. The staff is young and hip, genuinely warm, cheerful and ready to assist you in every way. Breakfast was amazing, not the kind of usual big buffet but more to a perfect selection of morning delight to give you a wholesome beginning. Highly recommended, with a reasonable price tag as well.
- Olympic Palace Athens
