Named after the famous character of Greek theatre and Greek literature, Electra, the Electra Palace Hotel Athens is one of the most famous hotels of Athens. This 5 star hotel is situated in the unique location of Plaka area.
Location:
Facing the famous Acropolis and located in the heart of Plaka, the hotel offers the best of services and accommodation to the guests. The hotel is situated at a walking distance from the most famous tourist destinations as well as important centers of Athens. But, that does not make the hotel noisy but rather it has a situation that is quiet and calm.
Rooms:
There are 155 fully air-conditioned rooms and suites in this hotel that include all the modern amenities like laptop-sized safes, minibars, flat screen LED TV with satellite channels and of course a high-speed Internet connection. To be elaborate, there are 102 standard rooms 33 of which offer a great view to the Acropolis, 9 Junior Suites, 10 Suites and 1 Presidential Suit. The premium beddings and the select comfort mattress would make your sleep the most comfortable one. Even the bathrooms have all the modern facilities like the bath tubs with showers and the guests would get complimentary toiletries and also bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer.
Special features:
What makes the Electra Palace Hotel Athens unique and different from the other fellows of the same sort is the availability of the 24-hour business center, along with a technology helpdesk, and also limo car service for the guests. Even assistance for tour services and tickets for various events around the city is available at the hotel and is happily assisted by the warm staff of the hotel.
Facilities:
The presidential suite of the hotel offers a wonderful view to the Acropolis and at night the guests can enjoy a specially designed lighting. The veranda with a pool and a steam bath are additional amenities. The hot water indoor pool and the hydro massage facilities are exclusive and a must try. The seasonal outdoor pool and the rooftop terrace along with the spa tub.
Apart from the steam bath, Jacuzzi and the fully equipped gym area, the restaurants and the food that is served here is exquisite. In the Electra Roof Garden restaurant the finest of Greek cuisine is served. However, in the Motivo restaurant and English-style Duck-Tail bar, the guests can enjoy English cuisine and that too in the garden area of the hotel.
Places to visit near the hotel:
The hotel has an amazing situation that helps the guests to reach all the famous destinations easily. The Syntagma Square is only a 5 minutes’ walk. Whereas the Museum of Greek Children's Art and the Roman Agora, the Hellenic Parliament and Acropolis are on the doorstep.