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5.0 of 5
2 Leoforos Vasileos Alexandrou, Athens 16121, Greece
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Divani Caravel Hotel
Ranked #44 of 297 hotels in Athens
4.0 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • City center(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • Internet access(3)
  • Rooftop pool(3)
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Brussels, Belgium
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice hotel, good location, too expensive”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I went to Athens for business and decided to stay in this hotel as it had a good name and good location. However, at the end of my trip, I was rather disappointed with the experience.

The rooms were a bit old-feeling and it seemed that it needed a renovation/modernisation. Staff were relatively friendly, but it depended on who you actually talked to.

Also, the prices in the hotel were overly priced and expensive. At the bar, I ordered a beer (a Mythos - which is the local brand) and when I got the bill, I was shocked to see that it cost 10 euros! Imagine if I had ordered an imported brand!

The positive things about the hotel was the rooftop swimming pool and bar, and since I went during the summer months, you could sit outside. The view was quite impressive, especially at night when you could see the Acropolis in all its glory. Also, the hotel was located in a convenient area and close to the metro line which made getting around Athens (for my business and personal time) quite easy and less frustrating than taking a car/taxi.

However, these positive things couldn't make up for all the negatives that I encountered so I would not go there again.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Chania Town, Greece
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“Greate stuff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

I stay at DIVANI CARAVEL for a week,and i want to thanks all the staf for the hospitality that they offer to me.
The room was big enought for 4 person,very clean and comfort.
The breakfast has everything that you can imagine .
The most impresive thing was the staff.Everybody were friendly and ready to offer any help,something rare for hotel at this class.
The location is a plus,such as the transportation choise that you have.
A must choise when visit ATHENS

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hong Kong
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95 reviews 95 reviews
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145 helpful votes 145 helpful votes
“Disappointed, since it is branded as a "Leading Hotels of The World" chain”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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I had high expectations since it was branded as a "LHW" Hotel, as most LHW hotels that I have stayed at were very good quality with an interesting experience. However, this one was not up to standard

Pros
- Internet was fast (even though you had to pay)
- Staff service was quite friendly
- Breakfast buffet selection was huge and food were delicious
- View towards the Acropolis was quite beautiful even though I was assigned to a low-floor room with views of the apartments that is only meters away

Cons
- Sound-proofing was bad. You can easily hear conversation from the hallway
- Showers - water leaked all over bathroom floors as all you get is a half-glass partition tub and not curtains
- Decor was quite old, corridors were rusty, and the entire property need some renovation
- There is an indoor pool (but could be an advantage during the colder winter months), but they put these gas-lamps as heaters for the pool area which creates this horrible gas smell throughout the pool, which made me feel dangerous. Gas lamps are not indoor furniture so I have no idea why it was placed there
- Bed was not quite comfortable and pillows were hard

Overall, I can't recommend this hotel based on the expectations I had before I checked-in

Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great stay for luxury vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Great stay for luxury vacation
I have stayed in Divani hotel in july 2010.
Hotel is excellent, good equipped and with plenty of staff. Especially the roof-swimming pool with solarium and fitness. Rooms are good, spacious with nice bathroom. Hotel Divanis is an excellent starting point to see Athens; you are just 10 minutes’ walk from the center of Athens (parliament, Acropolis …) The service is excellent, the staff is very friendly and the meals are made in heaven. The internet is not free, but you can use the internet room in the hotel (you don’t need your own).
Little pricy but worth it.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pistoia, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good quality for a good price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Nice welcome, staff carefull and professional (I did not like only a young Receptionist chewing gum), nice and elegant room, good breakfast service. Just a few notes to improve: after the shower there was water licking on the floor of the bathroom, the electronic card for opening the door had to be reset 4 times in 4 days. The climatization could not be set-up and it was a bit too hot.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2 Leoforos Vasileos Alexandrou, Athens 16121, Greece
Price range (per night):* INR6,725 - 12,172

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