honeymoonplanning

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

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

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

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

Lolo12

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.