Had a few hours between connecting flights from Athens airport, so booking a night at the Sofitel was the best option to avoid non-hotel room surprises and miscommunication with apartment owners after a 14 hour flight. The distance from the terminal gates was literally across the street which was what I had hoped for.
The cons:
I came in with a 25Kg suitcase which was visually apparently heavy after a long flight and the hotel booked me the farthest room on my floor. Ok, no big deal. I’m young and strong.
The first thing I wanted to do was just lie down on the bed to unwind after a long flight. I pulled up the tucked blanket to find that the bed sheets were stained near the pillows. Not something I would expect from a luxury hotel. Now I’m thinking if the sheets were even clean and what was the nature of the stains. Being extremely tired, I let it go and slept far from the stains.
Went to take a shower. Two minutes in, I noticed the water not draining and water level rising. Had to shorten my shower time and abort with soapy feet to let the water drain before flooding the shower.
Exited the room in the morning for my flight and noticed that the door was actually not locked while I was sleeping because the latch was stuck in the door.
I feel that I would have just left the hotel a note on the shower and door and not write this review but the stained bed cover is unacceptable for the price I paid.
Very close to the sea, the surrounding is very quiet, suitable for places like quiet holiday, eating and shopping is not convenient, hotel breakfast is OK, the hotel has a beautiful pool, suitable for children, service is very good, weekend pool bar activities, Will be noisy~
Hotel near Attica100% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2019.09.25
The environment is really average, although it is not in the rich area in the north. The hotel room is much smaller than the domestic one; but it is very warm; because the cocomat is the furniture, the bedding and toiletries are not bad. The service is still very good. Overall 4 star recommendation
Hotel near Koukaki,Athens2.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2025.04.09
Really enjoyed my stay here. The location is solid- it is close to public transit access, and a relatively short walk to some of the more popular tourist areas, and attractions, while not being too crowded around the hotel itself. The surrounding blocks are much more lowkey than areas like Plaka, and so it is a nice step away from the hustle of other areas. Just across the main road there are a number of restaurants and bars in less than a 4 minute walk. The view of the Acropolis from the roof is lovely, and was my favourite part!
Hotel near Koukaki,Athens2.3% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2024.06.24
Great location, room is small but it got everything we need, staffs are very helpful, helped me with phone charger plug, last day they let us eat breakfast before the official opening hour because we had to leaves at 7am for the ferry. It’s one block away from the sightseeing bus stop, I mean if going to the Acropolis is your main goal, this hotel is a good choice, it is close to Prakka area and many restaurants in walking distance, 5-10 min walk to the entrance of the Acropolis And the museum. It has some road noise but it is in the city, we only stay 3 nights there, I didn’t feel like taking a taxi or Uber or metro train, we like the location of this hotel a lot. Would recommend to our friends.
Hotel near Koukaki,Athens2.3% of visitors choose this area
마마이마이윤2025.01.27
The hotel location is very good. There is a bit of traffic noise, but it is not easy to find a quiet place in the city center of Athens.
However, if you book early, you can find a hotel closer to the Acropolis for a similar price.
The service is not bad. The staff is friendly, and above all, the breakfast is very good.
I would like to especially thank the staff who prepared the breakfast. She was very polite and kind.
The hotel facilities were very clean and beautiful. However, there were many inconveniences.
The space was not used properly, so it was difficult to open a large carrier bag, hang a towel in the bathroom, or charge a mobile phone by the bed, and other small inconveniences.
Hotel near Psiri,Athens1.7% of visitors choose this area
PPleromaa2022.04.25
Very nice hotel standing with an effort of design and services. The location is very good, central but far from the noise, some rooms will be quiet as they overlook the inner courtyard.
Great welcome, welcoming place too. The rooms are well decorated and well equipped, coffee machine, kettle, tea, fridge, etc. very good. Small problem for the breakfast which was long in coming, although plentiful. But a lot of things don't have flavors (the omelet was dry and tasteless) or don't suit everyone's taste (donuts with artificial sugar topping, no thanks), way too much flour stuffing. The orange juice had to be fresh, elsewhere I found it more fruity and sweet, here it seemed to come out of a brick. In addition, the space is large, pretty because it is at the top, but very noisy, especially since the hotel welcomes a family clientele.
Nevertheless pleasant stay, I highly recommend even if the price is high compared to Athens where you can find the same but cheaper.
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GGuest UserThis is the perfect hotel for someone who’s spending a bit more time in Athens since it has a fridge, laundry machine, etc. really nice stay, clean and comfy, would def come back
GGuest UserVery good experience! The front desk is friendly. She upgraded me to a double bed, even though I live alone. There's a bar and jacuzzi on the roof.
Bath supplies are complete. Eye masks and earplugs are also provided. The decor is vintage and tasteful, with a record and a record player in the room. Breakfast dishes are extensive, with Greek yogurt and honey as well as Greek salad and feta, which are delicious.
GGuest UserGreat location as all main tourist sites (including Kerameikos and Filopappou Hill) were walkable - also outside the main tourist area, which was a plus. Roof terrace also pleasant at the end of the day.
Hotel facilities are limited: WiFi, internet tv only (on mine you had to log in with your own details), aircon, tea/coffee, free bottled water. Cold breakfast option (set price of €10 - not €8 as shown on the website). Airport pick-up is now also €50 (more than shown currently on website).
Rooms modern but.mine was starting to look slightly tired. In theory it was a ‘suite’ suitable for four (two small rooms) but this would have been extremely cramped, particularly as each room had only a ‘space saver’ type wardrobe ie. wardrobe rail coming out from the wall with a mirror in front and no other storage and a sofa bed in the ‘living room’.
Despite the website description of each room with (only) a power shower, mine had a shower over the bath.
Service was average: front desk tried to be helpful but local knowledge was lacking. Bed was made each day, but tea/coffee/water were not refreshed and used glasses and mugs were not cleaned. Despite this, towels WERE refreshed daily and there was no option (card or other mechanism) to get this stopped. I was surprised: it seems that saving water and energy had passed the hotel by entirely.
In conclusion: compared to other prices and areas of Athens I paid a reasonable amount, but given the reviews had expected more from the hotel, although I couldn’t honestly say that it was bad, just ‘average’.
GGuest UserHad a few hours between connecting flights from Athens airport, so booking a night at the Sofitel was the best option to avoid non-hotel room surprises and miscommunication with apartment owners after a 14 hour flight. The distance from the terminal gates was literally across the street which was what I had hoped for.
The cons:
I came in with a 25Kg suitcase which was visually apparently heavy after a long flight and the hotel booked me the farthest room on my floor. Ok, no big deal. I’m young and strong.
The first thing I wanted to do was just lie down on the bed to unwind after a long flight. I pulled up the tucked blanket to find that the bed sheets were stained near the pillows. Not something I would expect from a luxury hotel. Now I’m thinking if the sheets were even clean and what was the nature of the stains. Being extremely tired, I let it go and slept far from the stains.
Went to take a shower. Two minutes in, I noticed the water not draining and water level rising. Had to shorten my shower time and abort with soapy feet to let the water drain before flooding the shower.
Exited the room in the morning for my flight and noticed that the door was actually not locked while I was sleeping because the latch was stuck in the door.
I feel that I would have just left the hotel a note on the shower and door and not write this review but the stained bed cover is unacceptable for the price I paid.
PPuay Teck OngThe exterior of the hotel look inviting; however when we walked through the front door you can feel the heavy curtain around the lobby have not been clean for long time. All the sofa in the lobby are covered with some sort of clothes I guess it is to cover the old and uninviting sight. The check in process was straight forward and friendly.
None of the light on the stairs are working and I had to use the flash light on my phone to light a path up and down the stairs, could be dangerous if you need to evacuate the hotel quickly.
The room door has key card slot but I guess it is broken as I needed a physical key to unlock the room door and a keycard to turn on the electricity, the room size is good and high ceiling. The bathroom has no hook for the handheld shower head so not so convenient to have a shower, the water also not always hot enough.
The air conditioner was blowing warm air even though the dial was set to cold and it made the room so more warmer and uncomfortable to sleep. The hotel reviews seem to suggest this is one of the common issue people has been complaining about for more than 10 years!!!! I ended up open all the windows to cool the room down and this invited traffic noise all night long.
The hotel has been neglected for way too many years and surprisingly still in business????
EElizabethPros: well-maintained place, friendly staff, amazing breakfast, nice rooftop views.
Cons: unfortunately, enough that I wouldn’t stay here again.
- The neighborhood is not the safest area, especially at night.
- The hotel has no control over the cigarette smoking. Supposedly it is a non-smoking hotel, but I constantly had the smell of cigarettes coming into my room at all hours, even after mentioning it to the front desk. Friends in other parts of the hotel and on other floors experienced this too, and we were there a week.
- The amenities are closed in the off season, and this was not disclosed at booking. (Pool, jacuzzi, rooftop bar, etc.)
- Unless you book a deluxe room with a view, you will be in a black box with no natural light, facing a building with broken windows.
- The light design of the rooms is impractical, especially the swinging neon light in the bathroom, which blinds you and makes it impossible to look in the mirror for more than a few moments at a time. There are a million switches to turn things on and spotlight overheads that don’t provide enough light.
GGuest UserLocation is great for multi purposes. Lots of food and coffee shops around . Walking distance to art, music and history places. Great for visits to Evaggelismos hospital. Need upgrade the hair dryer and the fridge also needs to be programmed to be a bit cooler than it is. Clean but the bathroom floor needed a bit more effort (!) - the hose of the hair dryer too, Towels smelled strongly of disinfectant , made you feel safe but not pleasant. Neutral breakfast, basic actually, not for picky eaters but satisfying a hungry stomach. Tv was not offering movies' rental. Wi fi really good for streaming. Helpful staff both front desk , dinning room attendants and handyman/housekeeping. Great touch the sage from Crete at the coffee tray. Toiletries offered a body balm - not bad at all
GGuest UserAmazing hotel right in the center of Athens and so much shopping and restaurants around you. The staff were all amazing and for sure I am coming back to this hotel next time. Special thanks Maria she was soo awesome and welcoming . Also, to the hotel manger Charis. Everyone is amazing in this hotel. Thank you guys !
GGuest UserReally enjoyed my stay here. The location is solid- it is close to public transit access, and a relatively short walk to some of the more popular tourist areas, and attractions, while not being too crowded around the hotel itself. The surrounding blocks are much more lowkey than areas like Plaka, and so it is a nice step away from the hustle of other areas. Just across the main road there are a number of restaurants and bars in less than a 4 minute walk. The view of the Acropolis from the roof is lovely, and was my favourite part!
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