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The Athens Gate HotelvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Athens Gate Hotel ranks marginally better than AthensWas. The Athens Gate Hotel comes in at 84 with accolades from 6 sources including Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Athens Gate Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens 11742, Greece
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "This small boutique accommodation is stylish, elegant and close to the sights and the metro." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With stunning views over the Temple of Olympian Zeus from the spacious front rooms, and a central (if busy) location, this totally refurbished hotel is a great find." Full review
Rough Guide "Very popular four-star, classy, well-run and newly refurbished, but in an exceptionally noisy spot on a major avenue."
Star Service "This well-priced hotel has a comfortable location close to public transportation and calm modern interiors that make it one of Athens' best all-around midrange starlets. " Full review
OysterUpscale
"Guests are in a prime position to explore archeological sites and Plaka on foot. Free breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant with epic views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Located off a main road in Athens, this modern city-centre hotel is within convenient walking distance to major sights." Full review
AthensWas Design Hotel Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Oyster
Fodor's Fodor's Lonely Planet
5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history." Full review
OysterUpscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies." Full review
Fodor's "Look out for the 45 black and white photographic close-ups of ancient Greek statues throughout the hotel, setting a subdued and classic tone." Full review
Fodor's "This modern design hotel is only minutes from the Acropolis and its museum. Its rooftop café-restaurant has been a hot spot for locals and others looking for a drink or meal with a view." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review
