Hotel details

Old bath tub, furnitures

Dilhan Oct 6, 2009

Location was great. Really impressed by the variety of foods in breakfast. The hotel needs to improve their sheets, and ... bathrooms. A little old furniture also

Good location. Ok Hotel.

N/a Sep 8, 2009

Good service. Good location. The hotel needs a bit more maintenance though... You can skip the breakfast. ...

Not a bad place to stay

Airforce85 Jul 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I liked this hotel because of its location to the Acropolis. It was definitely worth staying at the hotel even if you had to ... pay 5.50Euros/hr for the internet but I wasn't in my room that often so it wasn't too bad. It was Awesome to be so close to the Acropolis I was about a 10 min walk to the entrance to the top. So that was worth it. I would recommend it to anyone....Overall good price and good location.

Great location, Good price, & BREAKFAST

DUNLAP Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I picked the hotel for the price and location near the center of town.The bathroom was a little small but for the price it ... was a good deal.

Mixed feelings - average overall

first-timer Jun 14, 2009

This was our first stay in Greece, and although I understand the complaints about the lack of aesthetics on the particular ... street in which the hotel was located, we could overlook that as the price was right. We had to book two rooms per night for our family of four, so price was an important consideration as was close proximity to a metro station (which we took pretty much everywhere) and to local drugstores and cafes. These were all positives. The included breakfast was decent (nothing special, but suited our needs - better than a continental breakfast) and a convenient way to start the morning before each day's adventures. The issues we would comment on are 1) the very moldy/musty smell of the rooms (I don't know how they could fix that short of tearing down and redoing all the carpets and drywall) which made it difficult for us to be in the room at times, and 2) the black mold on much of the sealants around the tub and shower stall. The sealants need either a good in-depth scrubbing with bleach, or maybe recaulking, as it appears to be the result of years of use. The hotel's website claims newly renovated rooms, so I'm not sure what this is about. Unfortunately, while the problem may be minor and easy to fix, it left us feeling like we were in a filthy environment (even though, to be fair, the rest of the bathroom and room was clean) and it made for a very unpleasant experience to shower as a result. We would recommend this hotel to a friend except for the moldy smell and bathroom issues. However, keep in mind that there may very well be rooms that do not have these problems. I can't know this as I can only comment on the two rooms we experienced. I'd like to add that there was a young, thin, blonde young woman (unfortunately, we didn't get her name) who we observed constantly and fervently cleaning throughout our days there. (We observed her cleaning the lobby, hallways, and outside front area of the hotel. We don't know if she is assigned to clean the actual rooms.) At any rate, she worked hard and we hope she is acknowledged for the good work she does.

I'd stay There Again

Happy GR Tourist Jun 2, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

From what I saw in regards to the area's surrounding other hotels & price, this one is by far the best. I just got to look ... around downtown Athens on a Sunday, but streets were crowded with people selling "junk". I would not feel safe after dusk if I were at the downtown hotels. Acropolis I felt very safe & is within a short distance from Metro (don't worry, it is easy to figure to us bus & metro with the help of the friendly Greeks. Also, MUCH cheaper than taxi. A couple of blocks to Temple of Zeus & Acropolis. The Acropolis Select was clean, the staff VERY helpful, and the breakfast buffet each morning was GREAT. I was at a 4 star that didn't have near the selection of foods as the Acropolis. The Staff even went as far as to call a travel agency for me while I was out touring to verify my arrangements for the next tour.

Good location, terrible noise

zygmuntbb May 10, 2009

The rooms are clean but quite old, especially the bathroom. The rooms are very noisy, from your window you will see very ... bussy street. For a quiet room you have to pay extra. The hotel has a perfect location, 10 minutes walk to Acropolis. Metro station just few steps from the hotel.

Acropolis Hotel

Beach Bunny Mar 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location to subway. Rooms were small and no place to unpack. Elevator was out three (3) days and we had to climb up and ... down a tight staircase.

Great value & breakfast!

Rae Feb 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is tucked away, but in a great location for walking to all of the popular sites & b/t 2 metro stops. The hotel ... costs 80¬ per night if you book it there, so Orbitz is the way to go. The staff was very friendly. The carpet seemed in need of replacing. The internet is expensive to access in the lobby, but you can find an internet cafe several blocks away. If you want to cruise the islands, book in advance b/c the short cruises fill quickly. Eat @ the tasty local restaurants to save money.

Value

Bennett Oct 25, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Good value. Clean hotel with a very helpful concierge. It was an excellent location with the old part of town just down the ... street with plenty of stores and restaurants. We were close to the Acropolis. It made our stay in Athens quite lovely.

A very worthwhile stay

Michelle Oct 22, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Acropolis Select hotel staff was very nice and very knowledgable and accomadating to me and my friend. We arrived very ... late and the check in was very simple. Only complaint was that the business center was just a desk and two computers with an internet service that was VERY slow. Make sure the internet is working before you pay for an access code. The room was pretty basic--good for the price per night. The bathrooms were also very basic. Close to subway/metro stops was good, and the area was relatively quiet--no traffic or anything. The breakfast buffet was AMAZING and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again.

Clean, great location, service!

Joanne Oct 1, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Overall the hotel was a great value for the money. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was very convenient and ... easy to find. There was a subway station just a few steps away, making it very easy to get around the city, or to the airport or the cruise port. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient. The breakfast was tasty and had a nice variety. At night we always felt safe walking around. There's even a few restaurants in the area that were open for late night meals. It's not a fancy hotel by any means, but it was CLEAN and a great value for the money. I would definitely recommend this hotel!!!

Good selection

Dennis Aug 1, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel was very clean, and my room (509) was in the front and I had no problem with the noise that I read about. If you ... shut the balcony door you do not hear anything. I did not hear people next door breaking wind or talking etc. The room looks much better in person. It was close to public transportation as mentioned by other guests. It wasn't a far walk to main attractions, and there were places to eat and shop nearby.

nice place near syngrou fix metro

Michael Aug 1, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I've stayed at the Acropolis Select several times over the last few years and have rarely been disappointed. Just two blocks ... from metro stop Syngrou/Fix, it is about a 5-10 minute walk to the Acropolis and Plaka. The front desk people are always very nice and pleasant, even when I check in after midnight. The hot breakfast is huge and delicious.

Fantastic front desk staff

Larissa Jul 22, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Acropolis Select is located a couple blocks from plaka, which was great for a single female traveler, like me. The front ... desk staff were extremely helpful going out of their way to assist me in making additional travel arrangements and helping me navigate the city. The room was very clean and had a huge patio with a canopy for shade, 2 chairs and a table. The AC worked really well, even in 35C temperatures. The morning breakfast was also nice, offering both hot and cold options. The mini pancakes had an apple flavor to them that made them my favorite. The fact that wireless internet was available was a big plus, however, it was set up by an outside company and you must purchase a card for 5 euros an hour of time, and it tends to be slow on Sundays (the staff said that this is not unusual). However, 3 blocks up the street there is a great cafe/ bar with free wireless service (they also offer a nice, affordable crepe menu). The metro station is only 1.5 blocks away, which made travel across the city quite simple. Overall, my experience was very pleasant and definitely return to the acropolis select in the future.

Great price for the location

Mireya Jul 14, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We were very pleased by the Acropolis Select. The location was excellent, within a short walk to the Acropolis, the metro ... station and all of the shops and restaurants from the Plaka. The breakfast(included in the price)had a decent variety. The room was very spacious with a large balcony and nice bathroom. I guess the only complaint is that the bed was a little hard. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay very much.

Location, Location!

Carol Jun 30, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We stayed one week in June. NOTES: The smaller room was OK; no problem. The two twin beds and the crack were a bit ... annoying. We adapted to the shower sprayer. The AC was quiet and very effective. Traffic noise at the front of hotel was no problem (third floor). No coffee pot; we brought a hot-water pot + EU adapter. Room's refrigerator was big enough to hold our 3 one-liter bottles of grocery-store-bought water (we did not touch food or drinks in the fridge). TV had CNN, but we did not watch it. Complimentary buffet breakfast was wonderful. Small cafe restaurants near the Metro are pricey ($15++ USD meals); no cheap fast-food anywhere. From the hotel, you can walk or take Metro anywhere you want to go.

The Right Hotel Select

Mario May 10, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel is within walking distance to Acropolis where Parthenon, Dionysos Theatre and other archeological ruins are ... located. It's is also about 3 blocks away from the Acropolis metro station, and near Plaka (old town), Monastiraki, Temple of Olympian Zeus and others. There are a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, small groceries nearby. The location is quite safe even late in the evening. The buffet breafast served each day is satisfactory and varied.The hotel staff were okay. We were served hot coffee when we arrived. The room is quite small, but convenient, and clean. The roof deck is under construction(?). The elevator is small and the door is old-fashioned. You have to push or pull it to open/close it. There's no sliding pavement for the luggages, that's why I had to carry all the luggages up the hotel steps to the lobby. Also, there's no peephole in the room door.Overall, my group enjoyed our stay here.

Good Hotel & Good Value

Eileen Apr 21, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Acropolis Select served us well. It has a good location, walking distance to Acropolis and Plaka. The hotel staff were ... very friendly and helpful. The possibility for noise was there with a crane poised for construction across the street, but nothing went on during the 4 days we were there and it was very quiet. Breakfast was very nice.

Good Value

Julie Apr 20, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Very friendly and helpful staff, good location ...