Conveniently located next to Athens Gate
Modern and comfortable rooms are spacious, with flat-screen TVs
Gorgeous rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views
Some rooms also have great views of Athens and the Acropolis
Rates include breakfast in the rooftop restaurant
Cozy lobby bar for drinks or coffee
Free Wi-Fi in public areas, plus two computers for guests to use
Arrival gift of bottled water and Greek pastry
Charge for in-room Wi-Fi and parking
No fitness center
Noise complaints from rooms overlooking Syngrou Avenue
Slow Wi-Fi in the public areas
The 99-room Athens Gate Hotel is a four-pearl property spread over seven floors located, as its name suggests, next to Athens Gate. 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 (indoor and outdoor seating is available). Rooms are modern and sleek with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars, but some guests have complained about street noise on the Syngrou Avenue side. For a quieter night in the same neighborhood, try comparing rates at Boutique Hotel Athens, located on a pedestrian-only street.
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Scene
Contemporary, welcoming hotel
The lobby at the Athens Gate Hotel has a welcoming, contemporary feel with a sunken living room and small glass fireplace built into the wall. There are hardwood floors, soft gray sofas, and tables with guidebooks. The relaxing vibe continues in the seventh floor rooftop restaurant, where guests can dine outside or inside. The helpful staff creates a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Location
One part noisy Syngrou Avenue and one part ancient Greek site
The neighborhood of Plaka is dedicated to ancient and awe-inspiring Greek history, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Andrianos Gate, and National Garden -- but it's also very much a part of modern day Athens, so expect an unusual mix of bustling city streets and quiet, sacred sites. Athens Gate Hotel is within walking distance to the Acropolis Museum and directly next door to Avis and Hertz car rental offices. There are almost endless restaurants and souvenir shops within walking distance of the hotel.
Rooms
Clean and contemporary rooms
A total of 99 rooms are located on the first six stories of this seven-floor hotel. Book a room on the Acropolis side of the hotel for amazing views and a quiet vibe. Past guests have complained about the noise from rooms overlooking Syngrou Avenue, and of course, the views don't compare. Renovations in 2007 brought hardwood floors, beige wallpaper, and dark wood furnishings for a contemporary feel. Black and white photographs of ancient Greek sites and flat-screen TVs hang on the walls. Queen-size beds really consist of two twin beds pushed together. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained with glass showers. Some have tall windows looking into the bedrooms from the showers (yes, there are blinds).
Features
Rooftop restaurant, free breakfast, and desktop computers
Free buffet style breakfast is served each morning in the rooftop restaurant, complete with uninterrupted views of Athens and the Acropolis. Lunch and dinner are available in the same restaurant a la carte. There's a small lobby bar for cocktails, but it seems unnecessary as the bar and views in the restaurant upstairs are far superior. Two desktop computers and a printer for guests to use are located in the lobby. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, but not in the guest rooms.
