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Plaka Hotel has a wonderful location in Athens just a few minutes walk from Syntagma square which is the main square in ...
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aysegul ,
Jul 21, 2008
Hotel Plaka, three star, is an excellent choice for a demanding client, in a terrific location. Five minutes walk from Syntagma square. Acropolis, museums, Parliament, shopping area of Plaka and Ermou street, the Athans Cathedral are all on your door step from the hotel. You are really in the heart of Athens, in the best location.
From the roof top you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Acropolis, and Plaka area.
LOCATION
Overlooking Athens Town, one of the finest hotels of the Capital is Plaka Hotel. The Capital ambience is carried, almost intact, into a theatrical set up where everyone can become a protagonist in one\'s own special way.
Hotel Plaka, situated in the most prestigious location of central Athens, Plaka area . Hotel provides a perfect base for a stay in Greece’s capital, only two blocks from Syntagma square station, and airport bus terminal.
On your doorstep are all major interests of Athens but if you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the roof garden provides to you moments of relaxation, and unique views to Acropolis and the old city.
At the center of the Greek mainland lies the prefecture of Attica, known to most due to its capital, the interesting city of Athens. This place gathers pieces from all the parts of the history of Greece, since it remained the center of civilization and culture for many centuries.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
* The colorful restaurant at Plaka hotel offers a rich breakfast for a nice start of your day before exploring Athens with: scrambled and hard boiled eggs, ham, sausages, cheese, selection of serials, yogurt with honey, fresh fruits of the season, fruit salad, compote, croissants, cakes, home made jams etc. There is as well a Greek corner with feta cheese, olives etc. Breakfast room is open from 07.00 - 10.30 hrs. The night shift can accommodate you on an early check out. The roof terrace of Plaka hotel has a roof garden with a superb view to the Acropolis, the old city of Plaka, Monastiraki area, Ancient Agora and Lycabettus hill. From May to October you can enjoy your drink and a light snack on the roof garden bar open 19.00-24.00 hrs ( weather allowing)
* If you want to connect to the Internet, there is an Internet corner on the first floor lounge open 24 hours.
ROOM AMENITIES
* Plaka hotel in Athens has 67 elegantly decorated guest rooms most of which with view to Acropolis, Plaka or Lycabetus hill.
Guest room facilities:
* Individually controlled air conditioning
* Satellite TV
* Wi-Fi Internet connection
* 21'' TV
* Radio
* Mini fridge
* Hairdryer
* Digital safe
Hotel Facilities
- 24 Hour Check-In
- Bar
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator / Lift
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Lounge
Room Facilities
- Balcony / Terrace
- Cable / Satellite Television
- High-Speed Internet
- Television
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Review Date:Jul 21, 2008
Ideal location...
Plaka Hotel has a wonderful location in Athens just a few minutes walk from Syntagma square which is the main square in Athens. From there many attractions such as Acropolis, museums, Parliament, shopping area of Plaka and Ermou street, the Athans Cathedral are within minutes walk. Apart from this ideal location the hotel offers comfortable accomodation and a warm friendly atmosphere. I stayed at this hotel in March this year and my room was clean, nicely decorated with wooden floor and it had a wondeful view of Acropolis. It was very nice! The breakfast i was offered was ok. Well, i think one of the best things about this hotel is that it has a roof garden surrounded by greenery and it has a gorgeous view of Acropolis. Amazing! Plaka Hotel is an idela place to stay, i would go back again!
aysegul aysegul
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Review Date:Nov 6, 2007
decent hotel in a great location
The hotel itself is clean, the rooms were nominally comfortable, adequately sized, bathrooms on the small side but clean, and the typical European layout -- nothing really exciting, but definitely adequate for the price. Our room was on the 6th floor with a view of the Acropolis, which was really nice. Breakfast in the hotel was good but simple. The staff was phenomenal - very encountered, very nice and accommodating. The choice of restaurants nearby was excellent and everyone made us feel so welcome. And definitely, you cannot get a better location whether you are leisure or business traveler. The Hotel Plaka is ideally placed, within a couple of minutes walk of the main shopping areas and the area of Plaka - famous for its little streets, small shops and restaurants. The hotel is overlooked by the Acropolis and there are spectacular views of the Parthenon from the roof garden - especially at night when the views are stunning.
If you are looking for a decent hotel at an acceptable price with a GREAT location in Plaka, then I would definitely recommend Plaka Hotel.
Elena Ligay
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Review Date:Oct 24, 2007
The best choice for Athens
Having traveled to Greece many times, I feel qualified to say that the Plaka Hotel is by far, the best all-around hotel for tourists in Athens. First and foremost, its location is terrific! Located within walking distance of all the major sites, it is also very convenient to the Monastiraki Metro, which provides access to virtually everything else, including the port of Piraeus and Venizelos Airport. It is wonderful to walk out the door and find yourself in the Plaka where there are many eating & drinking establishments. The hotel staff is so nice - whether you're a first time guest or a repeat vistor like me. Every time I have stayed at Plaka Hotel, the room has been absolutely spotless. The rooms include a room safe, extra pillows and blankets, air conditioning, and an unstocked mini-fridge which allows you to buy and choose your own beverages. For the price, this hotel is an absolute bargain for a major city accommodation, but having experienced other exceedingly over-priced and over-rated Athenian hotels, I would stay here irregardless. The Plaka Hotel should be at the top of the list for Athens accommodation.
Elena Ligay
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Review Date:Aug 24, 2006
Athens accommodation!
My first stay in Athens Greece was at Plaka Hotel - the staff were always friendly and ready to help and advise. The rooftop bar in the evening is the perfect way to end a busy day; a gorgeous view of the acropolis! The hotel is in the very heart of it all - a perfect location! I would recommend it to anyone as a great choice!
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Reviewer From:Berkeley, CA
We moved to the Hotel Plaka after one depressing night at the Hotel Attalos, and what a difference! The rooms must have just been redone: the decor was modern and very pleasant (for my taste, anyway), the beds were comfortable, and the TV was big (although we didn't watch it). Our room didn't seem to have as modern a bathroom as another room we saw, but it was still nice, and had a real marble floor. One thing to note is that the elevator is tiny--if you have a lot of luggage you might need to make more than one trip. The hotel is located right near the Plaka, on a nice, quiet street, and some rooms have a view of a pretty church. I had no problems with the staff, although I wasn't there long enough to ask them for much. We didn't have the breakfast, so I can't comment on that, but we did visit the roof garden bar, which has a spectacular view of the Acropolis; seeing it was one of our nicest moments in Athens. I would certainly stay here again.
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Reviewer From:Seattle, WA
Stayed a couple nights at the Plaka Hotel and found it to be perfectly unspectacular, kind of like Athens itself. The worthwhile aspect of the Plaka is that it has rooms with a great view of the Acropolis (a half mile to the south). If you stay make sure you get a room that looks in this direction. We happened to have the 6th floor and felt priviledged to be able to see the Parthenon lit up at night from the (relative) comfort of our bed. The hotel itself is nothing special, no outward conveniences other than a rather well stocked breakfast, and a somewhat friendly but indifferent staff. The location is okay, the Plaka district being obscenely overated, while better than others I'm sure, is dirty and completely run down, but only a quick walk to the Acropolis.
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Reviewer From:Vancouver, Canada
Recently renovated, and about to install high speed internet, this hotel has it all, including: great location, views of the Acropolis, and reasonable rates. The staff was very friendly and attentive to all requests. I highly recommend this hotel and if you can, ask for a room at the back on floor five or six (they have unobstructed views of the Acropolis). Not to despair, if you cannot get one of these rooms, as the roof garden also has the same view.
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Reviewer From:England
For a holiday in December 2002 we had requested a room with a view of the Acropolis - which we got. Unfortunately the room was literally the size of a walk-in wardrobe with a single bed purporting to be a king. As for the bathroom, well even at 5'8" and 130 lbs it was still a struggle to fit into the shower cubicle. We requested a room change and were taken to a slightly bigger room with 2 single beds and a view overlooking the scaffolding of the renovation works taking place on the building opposite. On each occasion that we came down to breakfast we were never able to actually find the breakfast - apart form a few stale rolls and some cornflakes. None of this was improved by the sunny disposition of the staff which wasn't. In fact the hotel staff are very unfriendly and it is clearly not part of their job description to provide any help or information whatsoever. However, you don't come to Athens to sit in a hotel room! Plaka is very centrally located, within walking distance of everything (if you are a European!) and although there are lots of popular bars and restaurants around, actually very quiet. So given that the room rates are very reasonable it's an OK place but I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for anything approaching customer service, service with a smile or indeed any kind of service! Definitely no frills.
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Reviewer From:Boston, MA
I am somewhat resigned to the fact that hotels in Europe have no need or desire to provide what I would consider "hospitality". So, after lowering my expectations, I was surprised instead of annoyed by the service. They were pleasantly indifferent! Wouldn't go out of their way but made a feeble effort to disguise their annoyance at "stupid tourist questions". I manage hotels for a living and am constantly amazed at the level of "dis"service that is tolerated in Europe that would NOT be tolerated by Europeans in the US. If you can get a reasonable rate, I would recommend it. (keep in mind I have not stayed at any other hotel in Greece, so I don't have much to compare it too)Great location, great view from the roof, and good food close by. However, he rooms were small, the cleanliness was questionable, you can't flush toilet paper, and the service was indifferent....I loved it! (all except the flushing part, which was uncivilized!) Who wants to travel and stay in places that remind them of home!
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Reviewer From:Ottawa, Canada
The best thing about this hotel is definitely its location, right on the edge of the Plaka. The rooms themselves are nothing spectacular, and we found the staff to be rather reserved, if not downright morose!!! We also discovered that our single friend managed to get a double bed in her single room, while my husband and I were stuck with two twins in our double room!!!! You may want to request a room with a view of the acropolis, and/or a balcony. For a no frills hotel in the thick of the action, this hotel is perfect.
ATTRACTIONS
* Athinai Airport - 30 km
* Syntagma Bus Station - 0.5 km
* Athens Central Train Station - 5 km
* Monastiraki Tub Station - 0.5 km
* OLP Exhibition Center - 7 km
* Akropolis - 0.5 km
* Ermou Plaka Shopping Area - 0.1 km
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