385 Syngrou Avenue, Paleo Faliro, Greece | (888) 251-8465
Large rooftop pool with restaurant and bar
Spa offers various body and beauty treatments
Restaurant serving Greek fare, plus a bar and 24-hour room service
Fitness center with an array of free weights, cardio- and weight-training machines
Business center and 10 conference rooms for up 500 to people
Free daytime shuttle to downtown Athens
Across the street from the planetarium
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Outside central Athens
The 374-room Athens Marriott is a four-pearl, modern block-size hotel off Syggrou highway in the southern suburb of Nea Smirni. The hotel has a rooftop pool, spa, business center, and draws a mix of business travelers and tour groups. Rooms are modern, and include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Located 10 to 15 minutes from the city center and its historical attractions, the Marriott is not a convenient choice for tourists wanting to be within walking or metro distance of the major sights, but the hotel does operate a regular daytime shuttle service to and from Syntagma Square.
Location
About a 10- to 15-minute drive to downtown Athens
The Metropolitan is in the Nea Smirni suburb of Athens, off Syggrou highway, about a 10- to 15-minute drive to Syntagma Square, the Acropolis, the Plaka, and other attractions. The hotel sits across the road from the planetarium, and that's about the only sight within walking distance, although the area does have several well-priced restaurants. The hotel runs a regular daytime shuttle to and from Syntagma Square. It's about a 35-minute drive to Athens International Airport from the hotel.
Features
Rooftop pool, fitness center, spa, and four restaurants
The hotel offers Greek fare as well as a bar slinging cocktails and drinks, though the highlight here is the seasonal rooftop pool with views of the city. The hotel also has a fitness center that's equipped with cardio- and weight-training machines, along with a small spa that offers various beauty and body treatments, along with a steam bath. Often serving business travelers, the hotel has a business center with a printer and free Wi-Fi, and 10 meeting rooms that can accommodate up 500 people. The hotel offers free parking and regular daytime shuttle service to Syntagma, Square, where guests can walk to the Acropolis, the Plaka, and connect to the rest of the city via public transportation.