Electra Metropolis Athens

My friends and I stayed here last week and it was one of the best stays we have had. The hotel is beautiful and staff were welcoming and helpful. After a long day of travel we were able to get our rooms a little early, they were very clean, spacious, and quiet. The lobby is beautiful and there was complimentary water, lemonade, and macaroons. Our luggage was brought to our room and the gentlemen that brought it took the time to ensure we had everything we needed and also show us how to work the air conditioning. Our housekeeping staff checked in on us every night and brought us extra water or whatever else we required. She ended her visit with chocolates for us all. We walked everywhere, shopping and dining were easily accessible. The views at the rooftop bar are breathtaking. Breakfast was included, the buffet is lavish and delicious. The front desk arranged transportation to the airport for us, and arranged a very friendly English speaking driver for us. I highly recommend staying here for anyone visiting Athens. I only hope that I will have an opportunity to do so again myself.

I was so looking forward to the deluxe room with an Acropolis view room that I had booked. Once entering the room, I walked directly to the balcony to check out the view. What I saw right in front of my face were rooftop antennas of other buildings. This was so disappointing. I felt cheated. Plus the bed was too soft, sheets felt cheap too. The location was perfect though, bathroom was spacious and nice. Most staff were helpful.

This hotel is in the best location in the center of Athens. Every main tourist attraction is walkable from this hotel. Your steps away from the Plakka district, Syntigma square, great shopping and restaurants. The hotel staff bent over backwards to ensure we had a great stay. The breakfast is one of the best we've had on our many travels to Europe and the dinner in the restaurant on a 10th floor was delicious with unbelievable views, as you can tell from the photos. We will definitely be back.

Hotel is well located and the view on Acropolis from the terrace is amazing. I strongly recommend to experience the dinner on the terrace, not only for the mesmerizing view on Acropolis but the food is delicious as well. The restaurant manager offered us the dessert on the house, it was unexpected and very appreciated. Furthermore, nothing to say about the breakfast on the terrace, so many choices and option for everybody, especially the whole honeycomb. For the location, amazing view on Acropolis and great food, I strongly recommend this hotel.

We stayed for a weekend. Excellent place for a short (and I guess a long) stay in Athens. Rooms are modern and offer a lot of space. The view from the roof top restaurant is unbeatable. Friendly and helpful staff especially at reception and concierge (thank you!). Lively quarter with a lot of restaurants and bars. Short walks away from many tourist attractions. The only draw back is that they do not offer valet service in one of the most busy locations in Athens. You have to drive your car yourself to the garage of their sister hotel a few blocks away or find another alternative. Unusual for a 5 star hotel

I stayed at the hotel in November for five nights in a suite. I’ll share my experience, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages. Advantages: - Great location: The hotel is conveniently situated in a prime location. - Air conditioning: The hotel has air conditioning, which is a great relief during the hot weather. - Roof top: The rooftop offers a beautiful view of the city skyline and is a great place to relax and unwind. - Late checkout: The hotel offers late checkout, which is a great perk for those who need to extend their stay. Disadvantages: - Old furniture: The furniture in the hotel is quite old and outdated. - Lack of soundproofing: The hotel lacks soundproofing, which means that you can hear the street noise from your room. - Uncomfortable bed: The bed & pillow in the hotel is not comfortable. - Late checkout restrictions: If you want to extend your checkout, you have to do it on the morning of the day you need to extend. - Inadequate sofa: The sofa in the hotel is not suitable for a five-star hotel. - Twin bed suites: Most of the suites come with twin beds, so if you’re looking for a single bed, you’ll have to ask for it to be converted. - Food odors: You can smell the food from the kitchen in the corridor. In my opinion, this hotel should not be rated as a five-star hotel. I would rate it at most three stars, but I would give it a four-star rating if they did some renovations.

Pros: *Excellent location — most major attractions such as the shopping area, Plaka, and Parliament Square are within walking distance. *Friendly and welcoming staff who make you feel comfortable throughout your stay. *The rooftop is absolutely stunning, offering a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. *The bathroom is equipped with a bidet, which is a great convenience, especially for Muslim guests. Cons: *The room view was disappointing and not pleasant. *The twin beds were quite small and less comfortable than expected. *The elevators were very slow. *Limited breakfast variety — the buffet was almost the same every day, and there was no live egg-cooking station. *Many pork dishes were included in the breakfast buffet, which may not be suitable for all guests.

What can I say. Saw pictures from other people's stay and the cheesy advert for the rooftop bar. But when we went up for breakfast and sat outside looking at the acropolis within touching distance. Takes your breath away. Very good breakfast but when will a European hotel do proper back bacon and decent sausages. Pastries and other items made up for it. Drink of an evening on rooftop terrace stunning but a tad pricey but worth it. Will be back