Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Spacious rooms
Good location
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
High prices for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Overall clean and spacious rooms were mentioned positively.
Service
9.3
The staff was consistently praised for being helpful and professional.
Location
8.84
Convenient location near the city but some found it too far from attractions.
Room Quality
7.79
Some complaints about bed comfort, affecting the quality perception.
Amenities
8.32
Good amenities available, though some older rooms lack certain features.
Value for Money
7.78
High prices for services like the spa raise concerns about value.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfast buffet was excellent, but some criticism was aimed at restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
8.8
The hotel met expectations with a comfortable stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 11:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Athenaeum Intercontinental offers spacious, elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, seating areas, and luxurious amenities. Some rooms even boast stunning Acropolis views and artwork by Greek artists.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurants - from rich buffet breakfasts at Cafezoe to Mediterranean cuisine at the Premiere Restaurant with breathtaking Parthenon views. Enjoy pastries and light meals at the trendy Artlounge.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the 120m² pool, hot tub, and sauna, or pamper yourself with spa treatments featuring exclusive Phytomer products. Stay active at the 24-hour gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym facilities.

Experience luxury and convenience at Athenaeum Intercontinental - book your stay now for an unforgettable Athens getaway!

Important information:

Kindly note that even though as per property policy children up to 17 yo enjoy a complimentary stay, their stay is not inclusive of breakfast which is subject to different charges per age.

Please note that, pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcomeGuests 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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Jan 22, 2026 until Fri, May 15, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 21 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 967 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Gohar • couple • am
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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serdar33 • solo_traveller • tr
9
çok iyi
Pros:

kahvaltı süper

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
5
52ayanat • Couples
10
Comfy
Pros:

It’s a beautiful hotel inside even though the outside may not show it. The room is also very clean with a comfortable bed. Very nice staff. The shower has lots of hot water and the blackout curtains do a great job keeping it dark at night. The tram is very close to the hotel (closer than the train) so it’s easy to get to all the good stuff in the city. The breakfast bar is delicious! We really enjoyed it!

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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taposh • Family
6
Could have easily been a 5-star review....
Pros:

Could easily have been a 5-star review.

The Good
Not a bad word to say about any of the staff. Always friendly, polite and courteous. Very attentive and always ready to engage rather than have to be approached.
Breakfast is a tranquil affair. The restaurant never got too busy and buffet has a good range of dishes.

The rooms are very well appointed and generous size. The coffee and side tables as well as love seat and sofa make a lovely ad hoc entertaining space without cramping the room. I have stayed in smaller junior suites !

The re-decorating is very well thought out. The lighting and mood controls are superb. Set any level of ambiance you need. The refurb has included USB-A and USB-C socket points. Mightily up to date.

The bed is wonderfully comfortable. The standard pillows are too soft; sinking down to nothingness. But there is a very good range from the pillow menu to suit all sleep.

The Bad
Drain, sewage smell in bathroom. Deffo the room and not just hotel smell as 2nd room in our booking didn’t have smell. Both times reported - in all fairness staff were brilliant, contacting services to have a look as soon as we informed. But smell still there to end. Had to follow up both times to get report on what, if anything, had been done. But we were only there 4 nights so got fed up complaining and just put up and shut up.

Picked this hotel due to view from top floor bar of Acropolis. Had booked through BA holidays and hotel portion was non-refundable and not apparent on BA site bar was out of action. But still being advertised. Felt a bit let down a key selling point of the hotel was out of action and no alternate options available. We did ask as reception when looking at other rooftop bars. But I did query if anything at hotel was available to have a drink while admiring view. Only option given was day pass for Club ($130 for 2 Adults !) and not even suggestion of being able to buy a drink there.

Intercontinental let themselves down here. Could have been proactive about the room smell - comped a couple of drinks to make up for smell. And for high level view - again could have offered some club incentive or make accommodation for loss of amenity.

Like I say was only there for 4 nights - so it’s a balancing act allocating time to resolve issues versus enjoying Athens. But this is an Intercontinental hotel and I expect the service to be forthcoming. IHG have let themselves down as a brand by not being pro-active.

Like I say this could easily have been 5-stars. Will I book with IHG again ? Probably yes but I will hold next visit to a higher standard.

2026-02-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Haris • family_with_children • cy
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Yaser • solo_traveller • sa
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • couple • de
8
Hotel mit sehr schönem Zimmer und gutem Frühstück.
Pros:

Schönes Zimmer, gutes Frühstück.
Tolle Überraschung für uns hinterlegt. Sehr aufmerksam vom Hotelpersonal

Cons:

Im Winter leider kein Poolzugang
Extra Gebühren für Spa.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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eleftheria • extended_group • gr
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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DIMITRIOS • solo_traveller • cy
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
G
gargaropoulos • couple • gr
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location parking

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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ELEFTHERIOS • couple • gr
10
Pros:

δεν βρήκα απολύτως τίποτα αρνητικό
Εξαιρετικά ηταν όλα!

Cons:

Δεν βρήκα κάτι αρνητικό

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lila • couple • gr
9
Cons:

Η μόνη δυσάρεστη εμπειρία μας ήταν η άφιξη στο ξενοδοχείο και η είσοδος στο πάρκινγκ του ξενοδοχείου. Πήγαμε να μπούμε στο πάρκινγκ του ξενοδοχείου όπου ο κύριος στην είσοδο μας έδιωξε και μας είπε να το πάμε στον γκρουμ ο οποίος θα το έφερνε στο πάρκινγκ. Πάμε στο γκρουμ, ο οποίος μας αντιμετώπισε πολύ απότομα, και μας είπε δεν μπορώ να σας κάνω κάτι κύριε, και πήγαιντε το μόνοι σας. Ήμασταν κουρασμένοι από μία γεμάτη ημέρα και μας έπαιζαν μπαλάκι από τον έναν στον άλλο. Ξαναπήγαμε στο πάρκινγκ και του εξηγήσαμε του κυρίου και ευτυχώς μας άφησε. Θα παρκάραμε και πλησίον του ξενοδοχείου, αλλά φιλοξενούσε ένα φιλανθρωπικό γκαλά και δεν μπορούσες να βρεις θέση.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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NIKOLAOS • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
Γεωργιος • couple • gr
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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STYLIANOS • couple • gr
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ • family_with_children • gr
9
Cons:

Breakfast was medium to poor and very expencive relative to its quality.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
C
CHRISTOS • extended_group • gr
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Vassilis • family_with_children • gr
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • couple • gr
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
E
eleftheria • extended_group • gr
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee