I have been travelling to Athens for years, being originally from Greece. For years I used the Athens Hilton or the Athens Caravel, until the Olympics came and made them too expensive. After a long search I was lucky to find the Holiday Suites. Located in a most convenient location in the near-center of town it offers much more than the price would suggest. Within two blocks you can jump on the subway. You can walk to the National Gallery and some of the Athens Museums, which are within a five to 10 minutes walk. You can also walk to the center of the city, Syntagma Sq. within 20 minutes. The rooms are large and able to accomodate two adults and two children in one room!! Now, that is a rarety in Athens. The rooms are large (more like a suite) and well set up with all amenities. The bathrooms are excellent. Being on a pedestrian street, it is quite and allows for a restful sleep. I have not tried the breakfast, which I find too expensive (not more so than other Greek hotels). However, within a block or two you will find a number of good breakfast establishments. A nice additional feature is that you can use all the amenities (pool, parking, etc) of the Holiday Inn Hotel which is just two blocks away. For the business as well as the two-children family this is a real gem!!!!

Stayed at the Holiday Suites between Christmas and New Year, 2004. Recently renovated hotel with large, bright and clean rooms - all Junior Suites, with a small kitchenette. Conveniently located about 200m from Megaro Moussikis Metro station (on the Blue Line from the airport) and 2 stops from Syntagma. For people like us who enjoy walking, it is an easy 20min walk from Syntagma along a pleasant thoroughfare. Places to eat and an Internet Cafe nearby. If you sign up for any bus tours (eg. to Delphi), the Holiday Inn, located 1 block away, is a pick-up point. Included breakfast was good by European standards.
Pros: Good location close to a Metro and away from the crowds and noise of Syntagma/Plaka area. Well laid out rooms and courteous service.
Cons: Not close to the 'action' area of Athens.