Set in the district of Plaka, in a quiet side street 500 metres from Syntagma Square, this Athens hotel has views of the Acropolis’ ancient Greek temples from its upper level rooms and roof terrace.
Set in the district of Plaka, in a quiet side street 500 metres from Syntagma Square, this Athens hotel has views of the Acropolis’ ancient Greek temples from its upper level rooms and roof terrace.
The seven-floor Electra Palace Hotel has 150 rooms divided between two wings - the old and the new; room sizes and furnishings are the same in each. Rooms are decorated in muted tones of either misty green, misty blue or beige, with heavy fabric bedcovers and curtains, and sofas in a contrasting colour. Entrance lobbies have wooden floors, while the rest of the room is carpeted. Beds, wardrobes and desks are made of oak. Walls are adorned with oil paintings by Greek artists. All rooms have minibars, laptop-sized safes, high-speed Internet connections, and satellite TV with pay movies. The hotel offers 20 complimentary minutes use of internet to the guests. Bathrooms of grey or cream marble have combined baths and showers, white bathrobes and slippers, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors. Some rooms have furnished balconies. Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Three floors of the hotel are completely non-smoking.
The spa features a fitness centre and indoor pool with jetted tub, plus cubicles for the sauna and steam bath, and massages (surcharge). It is open to hotel guests only.
Electra Palace Hotel is located near the Acropolis Musuem. The hotel has three meeting rooms and a banquet hall, all with audio-visual equipment. There is small business centre, open 24 hours, next to reception. High-speed Wireless Internet is available throughout the building (surcharge).
The underground parking garage can accommodate up to 120 cars.
* Complimentary newspapers in lobby
* Fitness facilities
* Bar/lounge
* Restaurant(s) in hotel
* Parking (surcharge)
* Event catering
* Conference room(s)
* Business center
* Banquet facilities
* Internet access in public areas - surcharge
* Business services
* Doorman/doorwoman
* 24-hour front desk
* Multilingual staff
* Number of rooms: 150
* Currency exchange
* Dry cleaning/laundry service
* Laundry facilities
* Audio-visual equipment
* Fireplace in lobby
* Ballroom(s)
* Air-conditioned public areas
* Number of floors: 7
* Elevator/lift
* Coffee shop or café
* Complimentary breakfast
* Computer rental
* Concierge desk
* Exhibit space
* Full-service health spa
* Internet access in public areas - high speed
* Internet access - wireless
* Massage - spa treatment room(s)
* Medical assistance available
* Meeting rooms (small groups)
* Parking (secure)
* Parking (valet)
* Parking garage
* Porter/bellhop
* Room service (24 hours)
* Sauna
* Security guard
* Shoe shine
* Steam room
* Suitable for children
* Swimming pool - indoor
* Technology helpdesk
* Wedding services
Guests of the Electra Palace enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Motivo Restaurant - Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a Mediterranean menu and Greek wines. Chef’s specialties include Pork Fillet in Cream and Mushroom Sauce, and Fresh Sole Cooked with Butter, Lemon, and Parsley. The dining room offers natural light from two sides, with the front opening into the walled garden with palm trees, parquet floors, oak sideboards, and green upholstered chairs.
Duck Tail Bar - Wide selection of beers, spirits, cocktails, coffees, and soft drinks; all-day menu of hot and cold sandwiches. Oak bar lined with high stools, plus oak tables, Chesterfield leather sofas, and Persian carpeting. Garden terrace open for drinks and snacks in the summer.
Electra Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar - Located on the fifth floor, this rooftop gourmet restaurant and bar features panoramic views of the Acropolis and skyline.
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