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honeymoonplanning Jul 24th, 2008 05:07 AM

Electra Palace Athens
 
I wanted to put up a quick post about this wonderful hotel. The rooms are luxurious and the staff is very helpful. The view of the Acropolis is gorgeous. We had a great few days here. I would choose it over the other lux hotels in Athens in a heartbeat

malaysia Jul 24th, 2008 07:53 AM

Please tell me a little more. I was looking at staying at the King George but am considering Electra Place. Are the rooms nice? Service? Location? Thanks...

cheryllj Jul 24th, 2008 12:16 PM

I stayed at the Electra Palace in May - the location is ideal for sightseeing in Athens. It's in the Plaka, just a couple of blocks from Syntagma Square and within a fairly short walking distance of the Acropolis (although one could also take the metro from Syntagma, which is easier if one has trouble walking).

I wouldn't call the room that we had "luxurious" exactly, but it was typical of a large upscale hotel (more like a Marriott, not a Four Seasons). The bathroom was very nice and spacious.

We didn't splurge for an Acropolis view room, but had a nice courtyard view (and enjoyed the great Acropolis view from the rooftop pool area). The breakfast buffet was very good, with a fresh orange juice machine.

I would absolutely stay there again, unless I won the lottery and could then afford the Grande Bretagne (which isn't far away).

GBC Jul 27th, 2008 06:44 PM

Another vote for the Electra Palace in the Plaka. We enjoyed our stay and would return.

Lolo12 Jul 28th, 2008 08:36 AM

Even if I had all the $ in the world, I would still stay at the Elektra Palace. Grand Bretagne is too stuffy for my taste.
I stayed at the Elektra several years ago and enjoyed my stay. There is a rooftop pool and the view of the Acropolis is wonderful.
And the area of the Plaka right outside is convenient for lots of tavernas.


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