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Old Jul 24th, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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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
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Old Jul 24th, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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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...
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Old Jul 24th, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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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).
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Old Jul 27th, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Another vote for the Electra Palace in the Plaka. We enjoyed our stay and would return.
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Old Jul 28th, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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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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