Royal Olympic Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (3669 reviews)
28-34 Ath. Diakou , Athens , gr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Superb breakfast service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality not up to par

Categories

Cleanliness
6.18
Mentioned issues with room cleanliness and maintenance, including hair from previous guests.
Service
8.65
Positive experiences with staff, especially during breakfast and with room changes.
Location
9.19
Consistently praised for its excellent location near the Acropolis and public transport.
Room Quality
6.64
Rooms described as dated with issues like smell and cold temperatures.
Amenities
7.17
Limited offerings noted, such as no coffee machine and lack of proper breakfast picnics for early departures.
Value for Money
7.13
Prices criticized in relation to the quality provided, especially for higher-cost rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Breakfast well-received, but other meals like lunch lacked quality.
Overall Experience
8.15
Overall satisfaction mentioned, particularly with views and some parts of the service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 10:53

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - The 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern amenities, soundproofing, and stunning views of the Temple of Zeus or the swimming pool garden.

Impressive Facilities - Guests can take advantage of the outdoor pool, fitness centre, rooftop bar-restaurant with panoramic views, and 18 meeting rooms flooded with natural light. Free WiFi, 24/7 multilingual staff, and a library on-site ensure a comfortable stay.

Prime Location - Situated a short walk from the Acropolis and right in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the hotel is near the vibrant Plaka neighbourhood and Syntagma Square, offering easy access to traditional restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.

Experience luxury and convenience at Royal Olympic Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Athens getaway.

Important information:

Please note that Royal Olympic Hotel reserves the right to preauthorize your credit card in order to guarantee the reservation.

Please note that late check-out is possible upon availability and is charged 50% of the room night.

Please note that the on-site parking spaces are limited.

Kindly note that for group reservations of more than 3 rooms, different policies apply.

For payments by credit card, please note that the guest name must match the credit card holder and signature.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 3669 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.18
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 6.64
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Herring • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value for money, amazing location
Pros:

Fantastic location and impressive shared areas. High quality breakfast in amazing dining area.

Cons:

shower and tv slightly dated

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Emil • solo_traveller • sk
6
Cons:

Veľmi slabé raňajky. Úroveň 2* hotela.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Maryam • solo_traveller • ae
6
Excellent location
Pros:

Excellent location. 6 minutes walk to the Plaka and Zeus temple. 17 minutes walk to the Acropolis. Restaurants, grocery and tours office close nearby.

Cons:

I booked executive room but it is very basic and the shower area is very small. No electric kettle for tea and coffee.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
Παπαδογιάννη • couple • gr
10
Απολαυστική διαμονή
Pros:

Εξαιρετική τοποθεσία, για βόλτα στην περιοχή της Ακρόπολης, Θησείου, Συντάγματος και Ζαππείου. Πολύ κοντά στο μετρό, εξυπηρετικός χώρος στάθμευσης σε υπόγειο του ξενοδοχείου με λογική χρέωση.
Άψογο πρωϊνό σε υπέροχο χώρο με θέα Ακρόπολη, Στήλες Ολυμπίου Διός, Ζάππειο, Λυκαβηττό.....

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Gennery • extended_group • ie
2
Unless under new management will not be back.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast very badly organized and erratic.
Staff in bar area very poor response / reaction, one person doing the work, other person just sitting there saying it's not my job my colleague will be with one when he is ready.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Omar Ihwainish • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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JACQUELINE • couple • mx
10
Pros:

Personal muy amable y buena ubicación

Cons:

Sin comentarios

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • couple • sa
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Uberto • couple • it
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Lana • solo_traveller • jo
4
Too average for a 5 star
Pros:

The views and front desk staff

Cons:

The breakfast staff, smelly rooms, the dark room i was initially booked at was terrible in all means, no light or views to outside. No water kettle was so shocking.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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STELLA • couple • gr
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ioannis • couple • gr
10
Cons:

Χρειάζεται περισσότερες πρίζες στο δωμάτιο και νέα τηλεόραση

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
10
Great place to stay, would definitely stay again!
Pros:

Location was great, we had a beautiful room with a balcony overlooking the Zuse Temple and a view of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Good breakfast was included. Tour bus stops were close to the hotel as well as shops and restaurants.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Stavros • couple • cy
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Edgars • extended_group • lv
7
Ļoti ērtas atrašanās vieta!
Pros:

Ļoti laba atrašanās vieta un ļoti labs skats no terases

Cons:

Numuriņā nebija tējkannas un prasītos šo viesnīcu renovēt.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Shi • solo_traveller • dk
2
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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hrant1980 • Family • Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
2
Awful experience
Pros:

I booked Royal Olympic expecting a genuine five-star experience in Athens. Unfortunately, the stay did not meet that standard. The main issue was service—inconsistent, not professional, and lacking the attention to detail you expect from a hotel that positions itself as luxury.

What disappointed me most is the mismatch between the hotel’s marketing and the reality on the ground. When you choose a five-star property, you’re paying for reliable standards: guest care, proactive service, and quality control. In my case, those basics were not delivered, and the experience felt closer to a mid-range hotel than a premium one.

To be fair, the location is excellent and the area around the hotel is beautiful. The view can also be very nice depending on the room. But those strengths do not compensate for the overall hospitality level.

I’m sharing this because star ratings matter, especially for international travelers who may only visit Athens once. Based on my experience, Royal Olympic does not provide the level of service and overall quality that the five-star label implies. I would not stay again and would suggest looking at alternatives in the same price range.

2026-02-20 • via Tripadvisor
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NimaJ_SWE • Business • Stockholm
4
Fitting name for personnel treating customers like a grumpy Zeus or Hera. Don’t expect service or politeness.
Pros:

The first impression is impressing and the view from the rooftop terrace is amazing. So if you want a nice view for the mediocre breakfast you MIGHT get it. Might because the hotel is a labyrinths, access can be closed. The rooms are and especially bathrooms are old and worn, not what you expect from 5star hotel. There is few amenities and asking for some is hard.

Because here is the thing; the personnel are extremely rude. The behave like they are the gods of Olympus, easy to anger and making life of us mere mortal guest as hard as possible.
So save yourself the headache and stay somewhere else.

2026-02-19 • via Tripadvisor
عبدالعزيز • couple • sa
4
It was very bad; just the location good
Pros:

I like only the location

Cons:

The room is like a cell in prison. And very hot even in the winter; there is no enough fresh air ; and the air condition was only hot and when we talk to the receptionist she said the cold just air without AC .

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Chrys • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee