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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (1211 reviews)
12 Chalkokondili , Athens , GR
+30 21 4408 6600

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, welcoming staff (manager Marianna praised)
Excellent central location, close to sights and metro
Clean and well-maintained rooms for many guests
Comfortable beds
Nice rooftop with great views
Good breakfast for most guests
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping for some stays
Small rooms and very small elevators
Perceived poor value for money / overpriced
Limited amenities and low atmosphere in bar area
Noisy street / surrounding neighborhood feels rough to some

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally reported as clean and tidy by multiple guests, though a few mentioned inconsistent housekeeping (missed vacuuming, some rooms felt unclean).
Service
9.7
Repeated praise for very friendly, welcoming staff and manager Marianna who went above and beyond; isolated negative about room cleaning service during one stay.
Location
9.8
Many guests described the location as excellent and central, within walking distance of attractions and with convenient metro access.
Room Quality
7.5
Comfortable beds and nicely appointed rooms for many guests, but several comments about very small rooms, misleading photos, and tiny elevators.
Amenities
7
Positive notes on rooftop and views, but hotel is small with limited on-site facilities; bar/downstairs area was described as lacking atmosphere or empty.
Value for Money
6.5
Multiple guests felt the stay was overpriced and not fully worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast is frequently praised as good, though there were complaints about the coffee machine and desire for a wider selection.
Overall Experience
9.5
Majority of guests reported very positive stays, would return, and highlighted helpful staff and great location; positives outweigh the negatives in overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:29

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Athens, Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers easy access to major attractions and transportation hubs.

Luxurious Amenities
This 5-star hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi, and a terrace for guests to unwind. Indulge in room service or visit the on-site restaurant and bar for a delightful dining experience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious buffet or continental breakfast served daily at the hotel. With an array of dining choices and a 24-hour front desk, guests can enjoy convenience and luxury throughout their stay.

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience at Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1211 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.5
Şakir • family_with_children • tr
1
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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P. • couple • nl
9
Ik zou zeker weer terug gaan naar dit hotel.
Pros:

De douche was perfect, een constante straal en warm water.
Personeel was heel vriendelijk, en je voelde je welkom.
Het dak terras was erg mooi, en geweldig uitzicht.

Cons:

De directe buurt is niet zo mooi( ziet er een beetje armmoedig uit)
Maar alle kleine koffie tentjes waar je even een broodje kan eten met een bakkie koffie, maken het weer erg gezellig.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • couple • gr
3
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Reyadh • couple • bh
2
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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GYULFERE EFRAIM • couple • bg
5
It wasn't bad
Pros:

The hotel's location, its breakfast, and especially the softness of the beds are among the things I liked.

Cons:

During our stay, I requested room cleaning once, and the service was terrible. The room hadn't been vacuumed, and no water had been left for us. I was not at all satisfied with this cleaning.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Beate • couple • de
5
Die Lage war OK, der Zimmerpreis insgesamt jedoch überteuert.
Pros:

Das Personal, besonders das Housekeeping, was sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Der Cafeautomat von Doweeckbert im Frühstücksraum war enttäuschend, zu diesem Preis haben wir uns ein vielfältigeres Frühstück und besonders besseren Café erwartet.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Feliciano • extended_group • it
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely staff.
Pros:

Very lovely welcoming staff. Nicely appointed room. Comfortable bed. Good rooftop.

Cons:

It was a little lacking in atmosphere and felt a bit empty. The downstairs bar area for example, compared to other hotels in the area, was empty.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Orhan • extended_group • tr
1
Parasını haketmeyen bir konaklama
Pros:

Hiçbir şeyini begenmedik, lokasyonu çok uzak otel çok sesli ve hareketli bir caddede odalar asla göründüğü gibi değil çok küçük

Cons:

Asansörler çok küçük, odalar özensiz ve temiz değil ayrıca aşırı küçüktü kesinlikle parasını haketmeyen bir otel ve konaklamaydı

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • couple • sa
1
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Mahmut • extended_group • it
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
It was the perfect place to stay on our first trip to Athens and we will be back.
Pros:

The manager Marianna went above and beyond to ensure that we had a comfortable stay. We were celebrating our anniversary and she gave us a bottle of wine and complimentary breakfast. On top of those thoughtful touches, the hotel was clean, well-located, and had a beautiful rooftop view. It's a great place to rest your head in Athens and you can explore just about everything on foot from this location. The metro line nearby is also very convenient to get to the ferry dock.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hana • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

The hotel was clean and beautiful The location is great Stuff was really nice. Definitely will come back❤️

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Armando • couple • us
10
Pros:

Centrally located, clean and the front desk Christian did a fantastic job.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
Κελλυ • couple • gr
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ORLY • extended_group • il
10
צוות אדיב מאוד, ארוחת בוקר טובה ומיקום מצוין
Pros:

המיקום מצוין , הצוות היה אדיב מאוד, המנהלת Marianna קיבלה אותנו והיתה מקסימה הטיסה שלנו היתה אחה״צ והיא נתנה לנו את החדר עד השעה 13:00 , ארוחת בוקר טובה, החדרים יפים נהנו מאוד ונחזור למלון

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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rafik • solo_traveller • il
1
Pros:

המקום יחסית נקי מיקום טוב

Cons:

המלון מאד קטן ואין בו כלום מעלית לשני אנשים פשוט אין מה לעשות חוץ משינה החדרים קטנים מאד המיטה קטנה ממש

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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A • couple • ca
3
Pros:

The hotel does not give a 4/5 star feeling. Its decent but not value for money

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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YUNSHU • solo_traveller • cn
10
Excellent
Pros:

我是一个人来出差，在这边住了一周左右，工作人员很热情，房间也很干净。酒店位置也超棒，周边有很多超市和杂货店，距离雅典国立考古博物馆走路只需要几分钟，第一次来雅典的朋友我很推荐住这里，非常方便，好评💕

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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YUNSHU • solo_traveller • cn
10
我下次来雅典还会再住这家酒店
Pros:

酒店干净整洁，装修长在我审美上，周边配套也很方便，住着特别安全，真的很有归属感 ！ 推荐😭

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee