Arion Athens Hotel

“Room with a view, great location, friendly staff”

I had booked a room with an Acropolis View and had asked for a room on a high floor. I was not disappointed - it was a pleasure to sit out on the balcony in the evening (indeed at any time) with such a spectacular backdrop. The room, though not large, was perfect for my needs and very clean. Breakf… more

I had booked a room with an Acropolis View and had asked for a room on a high floor. I was not disappointed - it was a pleasure to sit out on the balcony in the evening (indeed at any time) with such a spectacular backdrop. The room, though not large, was perfect for my needs and very clean. Breakfast was relatively basic but perfectly adequate and again I was not expecting anything more. I found reception staff at all times friendly and helpful. The location was down a narrow side street, but was close to Psirri Square (which seemed always to be buzzing with locals) and numerous eateries both on the square itself and in the surrounding streets. A few minutes away on foot to Monastiraki Square and the metro, and another 15/20 minutes to the Acropolis. I could not have chosen a more suitable and friendly hotel and would have no hesitation in returning to it.

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“Good stay at a convenient walking location”

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room had a good view and was nice, but the bathroom was laid out in a funky way that was not very practical. I would have been frustrated with it if we'd stayed more than one night. The location is great; it's pretty close to many of the main attractions… more

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room had a good view and was nice, but the bathroom was laid out in a funky way that was not very practical. I would have been frustrated with it if we'd stayed more than one night. The location is great; it's pretty close to many of the main attractions. It's farther off the main streets, so it's pretty quiet, which was great for my boyfriend who is a sensitive sleeper. We had the breakfast-included package. It was buffet style with a lot of options; the quality was fine.

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“Excellent location”

EXCELLENT location right around the corner of bustling Plaka! Reception staaf super friendly and helpful. Roof terrace gives great view of the city and Pantheon. Rooms are… functional. We had no view and though beds were comfy, they had seen better times. The blankets are in need of replacement. Th… more

EXCELLENT location right around the corner of bustling Plaka! Reception staaf super friendly and helpful. Roof terrace gives great view of the city and Pantheon. Rooms are… functional. We had no view and though beds were comfy, they had seen better times. The blankets are in need of replacement. The pillows were good, they offer several to choose from. There was an extra bed in the room, that we used for luggage. We didn’t like the bathroom: a glass box in the middle of the room, with a glass door that leaves a gap - privacy is hence rather limited. Could also do with extra hooks and a rail to dry towels on. The doorstop is exactly where you will stub your toe going in and out of the tub😝 Wifi works well downstairs, off and on in the room. Breakfast offers surprisingly many choices, and fresh fruit is refilled till the last minute. The breakfast room is pretty uninviting without daylight. The lounge downstairs is modern and nice to hang out. If you are in Athens for Athens, this is a great place to stay. If you are looking for a hotel with character, this might not be for you.

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“Think Twice”

After an overnight flight from the USA, we arrive at the hotel to check in. First impressions are bad. The lobby is tired and dark, furniture is stained and in general not welcoming, Now lets talk about the Receptionist. Since we arrived in the early morning, our room was not ready yet. NO probl… more

After an overnight flight from the USA, we arrive at the hotel to check in. First impressions are bad. The lobby is tired and dark, furniture is stained and in general not welcoming, Now lets talk about the Receptionist. Since we arrived in the early morning, our room was not ready yet. NO problem, in most hotels one would expect that Reception would store your luggage until your room was ready. Here, the Receptionist gave us a key to a luggage room in the basement and told us we could store our bags there. No Assistance, no security in the luggage closet. Signage says they are not responsible for lost or stolen valuables. Once we finally got into our room, it was better than the Lobby and welcome experience, The included breakfast was okay. The one highlight of this hotel is the rooftop view of the Acropolis. That is truly beautiful and the only reason this hotel received an AVERAGE rating.

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