Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG HotelvsHerodion Hotel
Both Crowne Plaza Hotel - Athens City Centre and Herodion Hotel are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Herodion Hotel scores significantly better than Crowne Plaza Hotel - Athens City Centre. Herodion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 9 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Frommer's.
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
50 Mihalakopoulou St., Athens 11528, Greece
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Centrally located business hotel with smart, modern interior and a range of well-equipped conference rooms."
Fodor's
"This may be the most technology-friendly Athens hotel... there's even a laptop safe that opens with your own credit card." Full review
Star Service
"This is an affordable and recognizable city-center location for tourists who prefer to lay low from the flashier Hilton up the street." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Crowne Plaza is a solid luxury option in a central Athens location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Syntagma Square." Full review
Herodion Hotel
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
i
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
i
Those who want the view will do best to request Rooms 411, 412, 414 or 415.
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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