The InterContinental Hotel chain is, to start with, one of my favourite hotel chains anyway. I stay in InterConti Hotels on a regular basis, mainly in Berlin, Vienna and this property in Athens.
I find the staff at the Athens property very polite, knowledgeable and now with newly decorated rooms one more reason to stay there.
There is a lovely outside pool attached to the Hotel which is closed during the winter month. Rooms features include a flat screen TV with a large spectrum of international channels, king size beds, good linen and nice amenities. There mini bar is well stocked but very expensive.
I usually get private transport from the Airport to the Hotel, getting about the city is very easy and not too expensive. The public Metro station is within walking distance and a Tram station stop approximately 5 min away where EUR1.80 gets you to Πλατεία Συντάγματος or Syntagma Square, Acropolis, Parthenon and the lively and bustling Plaka area, which I personally very much lovely, esp. in the summer when the weather is sunny and warm, great place to hang out, mix with the locals and enjoy the good Greek cuisine.
I always look forward to coming to Athens when my job takes me there, a city well worth visiting.
Room Tip: There is a typical Greek restaurant just behind the hotel which offers local Greek food for a very r...
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1 February 2012
Dear TripAdvisor Reader,
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and recommendation as well as for the loyalty you have shown the Athenaeum InterContinental throughout the years.
It is very rewarding to learn that the expectations of a connoisseur of the InterContinental Hotels group are met to such an extent, and we are honored to be your preferred hotel in Athens.
Once again thank for your kind comments. We are delighted to know that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to our hotel in the near future.
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