Overall, this is a very good deluxe property in a great location. It boasts an indoor pool with jacuzzi, gym and sauna also available as well as individual beauty treatments.(0908/AC)
This is a modern block in traditional Athens style, with a garden and cafe patio area to the side of it.
The large, neo-classical style lobby features a marble floor, beautiful chaise longue, sofas and plants, a large size reception desk and a bar/ lounge area to the left of the reception. There are also large chandeliers in the reception giving the area a very bright and elegant feeling.
This luxury hotel is situated directly on a picturesque Plaka, at the heart of the old town of Athens only a few minutes walk from the Acropolis. An array of shops (within 500 metres), lively bars (within 50 metres), various restaurants (within 50 metres) and Syntagma underground station all lie in the immediate vicinity. The famous sights of Athens, such as Syntagma square and the Parliament as well as the commercial district are all easily reached, being just 3 minutes away on foot. Piraeus Airport lies some 10 km away whilst Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is approximately 35 km from the hotel.
Built in 1974, this city hotel underwent complete renovation in 2004 and offers a total of 150 rooms spread over 7 floors, of which 16 are singles and 115 are doubles, 9 are junior suites and 10 are suites. The hotel fabulously combines the traditional and aristocratic architecture of the Plaka with luxurious interiors. The hotel's facilities include a 24-hour reception with a safe, a currency exchange, lifts, a cafe and a bar. There is also an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area, three function rooms with natural daylight, a spacious banquet hall with a maximum capacity of 350 persons and modern technology, public Internet access (for an extra charge), car parking facilities and a modern garage space for about 120 cars (additional fee payable). Furthermore, the hotel has an experienced staff, 24-hour room service, express laundry services and a secretarial service.
General Description:
5 star accommodations, Accessible to many local attractions, City views and exceptional service, Close proximity to historic district, Close proximity to business district, Close proximity to shopping district, Contemporary accommodations.
Location:
Centrally located minutes from Acropolis, Located close to shopping area, Located in central Athens.
Local Attractions:
National Gardens - 3 blocks, Kalimarmaro - 0.5 miles, National Archaeological Museum - 2 miles.
Kids:
Daycare services available.
Restaurants & Lounges:
Fine dining restaurant, Full service bar/lounge, Onsite restaurant.
Services:
Elevators, Valet dry cleaning and laundry services, Concierge services.
Meeting Facilities:
Event facilities , Banquet facilities.
Accommodation:
135 guestrooms, 5 star accommodations, Elegant guest rooms , Deluxe accommodations, Scenic views.
Parking:
Covered parking, On site parking available
The ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL - Athens is a five star property under the shadow of the Acropolis, in the picturesque quarter of Plaka, just 3 minutes walking from Syntagma Square, the Parliament and the business and commercial district. The interior decoration of the property is classic in order to match with the classical facade of the hotel and the character of the ancient district of Plaka. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, sound proof windows, electronic safe box (lap top size), direct dial phone in the bedroom and in the bathroom, Wi-Fi internet connection, satellite TV with pay-movie system, night light, emergency light connected to a power generator, magnifying mirror in the bathroom, hair dryer, bath robes, sleepers & smoke detector. All superior rooms have Acropolis view whilst the suites have Jacuzzi bathtubs and some separate shower. There are three non-smoking floors, 24-hour room service, laundry service on regular & express basis and secretarial service during office hours. The "Motivo" restaurant is located on the lobby level, along with our traditional Duck Tail bar. On the mezzanine, three day light meeting rooms with total capacity of 200 people are the ideal place for any kind of event, along with the banquet hall on the 1st level with total capacity of 300 people. Our spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool for winter and an outdoor swimming pool for summer, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam bath, a gym & a massage room. Our new outdoor swimming pool and pool bar are located on the roof top.
Rooms with Electronic safe box, Working desk, Electronic Safe Box, Sleepers, Direct dial phone, Data port, Sound proof windows, central heating. 24-hour Room service, Laundry/Valet service, Jacuzzi, Steambath, Massage room, Business Center. Conference room capacity: up to 300 persons.
Renovated in 2006.