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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ARGYRIOS • family_with_children • gr
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • it
10
Good experience ⭐️
Pros:

La hall splendida e il decimo piano

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Trang • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Shalev • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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IOANNIS CHALIKIAS • family_with_children • gr
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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FOTIOS • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
C
Christophe • couple • ch
9
Hôtel haut de gamme un peu excentré
Pros:

Le personnel de la réception est très professionnel et à l'écoute, de plus il donne de bons conseils. L'hôtel est moderne et bien agencé. Très grand hall d'entrée avec lounge bar très sympa. Pianiste le soir. Nous avons été upgradé au 9ème étage. Merci, La chambre était très grande, grande salle de bain avec douche à l'italienne, très propre. Le lit est d'une qualité exceptionnelle. Parking accessible directement; pratique. Le petit-déjeuner est varié, de bonne qualité et produits frais (jus d'orange pressé, fruits frais). L'hôtel est un vrai 5 *

Cons:

Le seul point négatif que je peux mentionner c'est l'emplacement qui est assez éloigné du centre ville proprement dit. Cependant en réservant je le savais et je conseille la location de voiture en arrivant à Athènes.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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VASILEIOS • couple • gr
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ourania • couple • gr
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
5
517nikkis • Couples • Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay! The room was great, the breakfast fabulous and the staff wonderfully friendly and accommodating. Athens is such a busy place and we felt that coming back into the calm and welcoming space of this hotel was ideal each day.

2026-03-19 • via Tripadvisor
D
dorine • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Hotel agréable ,propre le personnel accueillant
Les chambres propres le petit dejeuner agréable

Cons:

L’emplacement n est pas top

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Bdsumners • Family • Pearland, Texas
10
The best place to stay in Athens!!!
Pros:

What a great hotel with great staff! My daughter and I had the pleasure of staying here during our week long visit to Athens. We were pleasantly greeted upon checkin. We were using some rewards nights and there were some complications that the front desk worked out for us seamlessly and with a smile. The room was very spacious and well appointed. We had double beds, and they were so comfortable. The shower was very nice. On our 3rd night my daughter started suffering from a stomach ailment. We ordered sprites from room service at 3am and got them promptly. The next day the concierge help direct us to a pharmacy to get some much needed over the counter medications. A day later and she was back to shape. We have a couple of more room service meals that were fresh and delicious. My daughter decided to have a couple of outfits laundered and despite her late notice, the housekeeping staff had mercy on her and did her kaundry in 3 hours. Great staff!!!!! Front desk, concierge and housekeeping gets an award from me. Upon checkout, we needed a few more hours to store our luggage. The bell captain took our bags to a very secure storage closet and kept them safe until our return. This was a great place to get cabs to/from. Every cab knew exactly where this property was, a true bonus. This is a great property, stay here!!!!

2026-03-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Jagraj • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Very very clean and great location. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Check in was not ready for 3pm unfortunately but they did provide a complementary drink for this.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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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