I stayed at the Magna Grecia with three other family members during Dec 2011/Jan 2012, we stayed for a total of 8 nights and were satisfied with our choice. Since it was low season we only had to pay 100 euros a night for a deluxe room with an acropolis view. Very worth the 100 Euros. After being given rooms on different floors for the first four nights, we requested if we could have rooms on the same floor for the second half of our stay The lady on the reception during the day (can't believe I have forgotten her name - but she was very friendly and helpful) made changes so that our two rooms could be next to each other on the first floor.
When we initially arrived in Athens, we caught the train from the airport to Syntagma station and then walked the 10mins to the hotel. It is very conveniently located. It is so close to good cafes and restaurants, tourist shops, department stores and all the mains shopping district. It is a short walk from the Ancient Agora which then leads up to the Acropolis.
When looking out my bedroom window/balcony for the first time I was speechless. The view was absolutely amazing! To see the Parthenon lit up every night from my bed was awesome.
A few previous comments have complained about the church bells. Yes, the hotel is opposite a cathedral and the bells ring every hour. I am not a deep sleeper, yet I had no problem sleeping through the bells. They never woke me, nor my other family members till it got to 7:30am and the extremely long and loud chime would start. This acted as our alarm - as we wanted to get up and do things, but if you want to sleep in this may be an issue. I don't think the bells are as bad as many make them seem, they add a nice element to the place.
In saying this to be a luxury hotel, I probably wouldn't make that same label. It is not shabby and is nicely decorated, but just little aspects need fixing up. Things like a visible patched up crack in the wall, a few creaky floor boards and other minor things. I don't tend to analyse every detail, as no where is going to be perfect. But if you are picky, these are the things you would probably take more note of and complain of. The rooms were always neatly presented, the cleaning staff were friendly, and the breakfast buffet was lovely. Breakfast on the roof overlooking the acropolis was great. Really nice yoghurt and pastries, and squeezing your own orange juice was something we always looked forward to.
Eating at the Acropolis restaurant was a nice experience too. They had a special set menu for New Years Eve, which we attended. For 50 euros pp, you received a choice of entree, soup, salad, bread, main meal and dessert/coffee. Then at 12am a glass of champagne. It is a small restaurant but the wait staff are friendly and the food is good. We had a nice view of the fireworks and acropolis from the restaurant balcony too. An event we will never forget.
I would stay here again and recommend it to friends.
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