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Achilleas HotelvsHerodion Hotel
Both Achilleas Hotel and Herodion Hotel are praised by professionals. Overall, Herodion Hotel scores significantly better than Achilleas Hotel. Herodion Hotel ranks #5 in Athens with recommendations from 9 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Achilleas Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
EuroCheapo Frommer's
21 Lekka Str., Syntagma/ Plaka, Athens 10562, Greece
From $104/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Friendly hotel in small street... Spacious, comfy bedrooms."
Frommer's "The Achilleas (Achilles), on a relatively quiet side street near Syntagma Square, has good-size guest rooms that are bright and cheerful." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel options combines modern amenities with the friendly, personal service that comes from being family-run—and a price at the lower end of its category." Full review
Lonely Planet "This conveniently located business-style hotel has a sleek lobby with marble checkerboard floors and well-appointed rooms, some of which open onto garden balconies." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Spacious, homey rooms at the hotel, though the bathrooms in some only have handheld shower heads... the hotel does serve an American breakfast buffet included." Full review
EuroCheapo "The three-star Achilleas provides mid-range beds in a comfortable, beyond adequate setting, just a short distance from Plaka's heavy action." Full review
Frommer's "The Achilleas (Achilles), a few short blocks off Syntagma, is a moderately priced, family-owned and -operated small hotel in a reasonably quiet place" Full review
Herodion Hotel Frommer's
Insight Guides Fodor's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
4 Rovertou Galli Street, Athens 11742, Greece
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is an attractive hotel a block south of the Acropolis, near the Herodes Atticus theater." Full review
Insight Guides "The Herodion scores most points for its common areas: the café-restaurant with conservatory seating shaded by wild pistachios... and the roof garden with two Jacuzzi tubs and eyefuls of the Acropolis."
Fodor's "A good compromise between the area's budget venues and deluxe digs, this hospitable hotel is down the street from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus." Full review
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Be sure to take full advantage of the hotel's location and ask for a room with an Acropolis view.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This smart four-star hotel is geared towards the well-heeled traveller and businessperson." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Herodion has lovely common areas: the café-restaurant with patio seating shaded by wild pistachios, and the roof garden with two Jacuzzi tubs and the Acropolis a stone’s throw away."
Rough Guide "This lovely four-star hotel – albeit not quite as luxurious as the exterior and lobby might lead you to believe – enjoys an enviable position right behind the Acropolis."
Star Service "Sitting just above the excellent Athens Gate, consistent maintenance and strong service standards keep this modest hotel moving toward the top of its league." Full review
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Those who want the view will do best to request Rooms 411, 412, 414 or 415.
OysterUpscale
"The hotel has a free breakfast buffet, a pretty atrium bar, a restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and rooftop terraces with amazing views." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This family-run, luxury boutique hotel sits in the shadow of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, taking full advantage of the view from its rooms and at its acclaimed rooftop bar and restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"At this pleasant, contemporary hotel, rooms are small but have super-comfortable beds and a not-trying-too-hard minimalist style" Full review
