Electra Palace AthensvsCoco-Mat Hotel Athens
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Electra Palace Athens ranks significantly better than Coco-Mat Hotel Athens. Electra Palace Athens is ranked #8 in Athens with accolades from 9 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Electra Palace Athens Show All Reviews
18-20 N Nikodimou St, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Attractive hotel on a peaceful city street - its classical facade concealing a much more contemporary interior."
Frommer's
"A modern and stylish hotel... Guest rooms here are pleasant and decorated in soft pastels and the rooftop pool is a great touch." Full review
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Ask for a top-floor unit when you make your reservation.
Fodor's
"If you want simple elegance, excellent service, and a great location, this is the hotel for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The interior lives up to this promise, with plush rooms, antique and mock-antique decor, a wellness centre, plus plans for a rooftop pool."
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It’s worth paying extra for a suite.
Rough Guide
"Right in the heart of Pláka, this luxurious hotel has excellent facilities, including indoor and rooftop pools, plus a gym and sauna."
Star Service
"Located 400 meters from Syntagma Square and 800 meters from the Acropolis, this property overlooks a narrow street and is just around the corner from the city's oldest neighborhood." Full review
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Not all Superiors have balconies so be sure to request one in advance.
Lonely Planet
"Plaka’s smartest hotel is one for the romantics." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Beautiful luxury property... grounds and facilities are gorgeous, featuring an outdoor garden with manicured lawns and a pavilion where guests can enjoy the free breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This five-star hotel in Athens is a peaceful base for visiting the city’s top attractions — it’s a five-minute walk to Syntagma Square and 15 minutes to the Acropolis." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"For classic Greek decor, top-notch service and close proximity to many of central Athens' shops, restaurants and attractions, visitors recommend staying at the Electra Palace Athens." Full review
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To avoid these issues, upgrade to a superior room or suite – which all have views of the Acropolis – on a higher floor.
Coco-Mat Hotel Athens
Patriarchou Ioakim 36, Athens 10675, Greece
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"A calm oasis in the affluent heart of Athens, this eco-friendly hotel is a showcase for Coco-mat, purveyor of all-natural beds to some of the world’s best hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 39-room Coco-Mat Hotel Athens is an upscale property, central to Athens' swanky Kolonaki neighborhood." Full review
Fodor's
"In a first, a manufacturer of luxury mattresses has opened up its own boutique hotel right above the company's mattress showroom, offering chic, minimalist rooms centered on the bed." Full review
The Guardian
"Modish flagship in Athens, in fashionable Kolonaki, with 39 rooms and suites, plus a showroom on the ground floor...here you can have a choice of bed"
Lonely Planet
"A literal boutique hotel, this is a try-before-you-buy extension of the showroom for Coco-Mat, the excellent Greek-made all-natural mattresses." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's all very chic. The cheapest 'Sleep Tight' rooms don't have street views or balconies, but are quieter. There's a nice honour-system bar and good breakfast, served on the roof terrace." Full review