Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1021 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
Q
queenhotcheapsuit • Couples
8
Nice Hotel
Pros:

We had a mostly enjoyable stay at this property. We were upgraded to a suite at check in which was most appreciated. The bed is very comfortable and the towels are lovely and fluffy. The magnifying mirror was a treat. Plenty of water in the rooms and the view of the acropolis from the lounge on level 10 could only be described as amazing. Housekeeping were very efficient except that on our second day they removed the key that we had in the electricity outlet in the room. I didnt really mind until husband explained to me that its actually a security issue as we dont know who has that keycard and they can now access our room at anytime. Quite a valid point. We ate at Premiere restaurant and whilst we appreciated the view and the service, we felt that the food was a little overpriced.
I did want to mention that we witnessed many guests being "early" checked in before regular checkin time by reception which is a rarity in Europe and I think should be commended.
Our room was, however, right next door to the construction works taking place and although it only occurred during the day, it was extremely loud and disruptive and continuous. I would suggest requesting a room at the other end of the hotel. We also had 2 very bright fluorescent lights in our room that couldn't be turned off at all. We had to call a handyman after 10pm to come and disconnect them at the switchboard so we could sleep. Odd.
Hotel lobby area is lovely. Do yourself a favour and go and eat at Grill House Vassilis closeby. It will be your favourite meal.
Overall we had a nice stay. Would I stay again ? - probably no.

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
J
JennyTravel123 • Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel with a huge buffet breakfast and lovely rooftop bar with views of the Acropolis. It's a bit of a walk to the Acropolis area, but cabs are easy to get. It has an out door pool for those hot Athens days. We would definitely stay here again!

2026-06-19 • via Tripadvisor
D
doofy3E • Business • Westfield, New Jersey
8
Pool Day
Pros:

Check in was quick and painless. I skipped breakfast. Pool is on 1st floor. I’m platinum ambassador (mid tier) with IHG. My room was upgraded. The bed was super comfy and a/c cold. I went Green and declined housekeeping. The pool isn’t huge but plenty of seating and towels. All staff were extremely kind and professional. Several restaurants on site. I’m a huge fan of

2026-06-17 • via Tripadvisor
C
Cengiz Emre • family_with_children • tr
10
Pros:

Konforlu temiz güler yüzlü personel hersey cok güzeldi. Kahvaltısı güzel konumu güzel hersey cok güzel

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
Michail • solo_traveller • gr
6
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
C
Chantal • couple • nc
8
Pros:

Le restaurant première et sa vue
Personnel très gentil

Cons:

Le service de chambre
Pas de cafetière comme il était prévu
Pas de remplissage mini bar
Le bruit provenant Des travaux attenants à notre chambre et le personnel de chambre très bruyants dans les couloirs

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
C
cvargo7 • Friends getaway
2
I would suggest you try to find a hotel in the center of town and avoid this one
Pros:

first of all, the location was terrible, far from the town. We arrived late in the day and the room was not ready. it took long to get seated to have dinner and then to get someone to wait on us to even longer checking out for dinner, two people were in the dining room and no one was there to give us our checks. The rooftop bar service was just as bad. I would not recommend this to anyone.

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
M
Mohammad • extended_group • ae
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammad • extended_group • ae
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandros • couple • gr
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
C
CHARUEL Damien • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
Y
YONG • couple • cn
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
O
ONUR • couple • tr
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
E
EDUARDO • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

The attention of Mrs. Marina from the Breakfast restaurant. She was amazing 😍

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
P
Polyvios • solo_traveller • cy
10
Pros:

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2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Polyvios • solo_traveller • cy
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
A
ABDULRAHIM • solo_traveller • qa
8
Pros:

الهدوء داخل الغرف وعزل الصوت ممتاز

النظافه

Cons:

طلبت غرفه سرير كينغ لكن للاسف تم ضم سريرين لبعض
ما ارتحت في النوم

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
G
Gr8Daydrmr • Couples
10
Amazing service from Panayiotis kept us coming back!
Pros:

We stayed at the Intercontinental for 3 nights during a fantastic trip to Athens. The view of the Acropolis from the 9th floor was amazing. The room was spacious and comfortable. The service by all the personnel was outstanding. Everything we hoped for. We ate in the restaurant our first night and the food was excellent and the service was outstanding - beyond our expectations. Panayiotis was professional but friendly with the perfect sense of humor. He charmed us. He suggested excellent dishes and made sure we had everything we needed for the delicious meal. We enjoyed it so much we returned to the restaurant again the following night. Definitely the best server we encountered on our trip and the best in years. Highly recommend this hotel, this restaurant, and Panayiotis!

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor
R
Rabih • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
B
bigmalaka • Couples
10
Great Experience
Pros:

Location was in a very central location, easy to get to and get around Athens. The hotel exceptionally clean lobby with a very friendly staff to greet you not only when you got out of the car, but when you checked in as well. The rooms were absolutely what you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Wonderful lobby to sit and relax enjoying an afternoon drink and the restaurant breakfast offered something for every traveler.

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor