Herodion Hotel
4 Rovertou Galli St, Athens, Greece, 117 42
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expert-rated hotels in Athens- Recommended for:
- Culture vultures, Families with teenagers, Families with younger children, First-time travellers, Mature travellers, Great views / scenery, History, Sightseeing
Best for Families - Expert review of Herodion Hotel
The Parthenon is so close you can almost reach out and touch it.
With its enviable location in the foothills of the Acropolis, this hotel could so easily have been another overpriced tourist trap. But the Tsimidopoulos sisters, who inherited the Herodion (and its sister property, the Philippos) from their father, don’t rest on their laurels. Recent additions include two rooftop Jacuzzis. With a roof terrace, two restaurants and plenty of space to stretch out, it's fine for long stays, as well as stopovers.
Location:
The Herodion is in pole position for every major Athenian landmark: the New Acropolis Museum, the Roman Herod Atticus theatre, Plaka, and the Parthenon itself are all just moments away. Much of the surrounding area has been pedestrianised, making it easy to stroll between the sights.
Bedrooms:
Bedrooms are a bit of a let down, compared to the spacious, tasteful lobby and spectacular roof terrace. But there are plenty of welcome features, like all-natural Cocomat mattresses and pillows, and grey marble bathrooms with bathtubs. Rooms on the first floor haven’t been renovated yet, so try to book a room on the upper floors, most of which have Acropolis views. Most rooms at the rear have small balconies overlooking a schoolyard.
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Public areas:
Sun loungers are dotted around the roof terrace, which is even more magical after dark, when the statues from the Acropolis Museum next door seem to float in the night sky. There are loads of squishy sofas in the lobby for flopping in after sightseeing.
Eating and drinking:
The menu might look like standard tourist fare, but the food in the pretty, plant-filled conservatory is surprisingly good. There’s a bar in the lobby, but it’s much more fun to ring room service from the rooftop hot tub and enjoy a cold beer with a view.
Leisure facilities:
There are two rooftop hot tubs (for a small charge) and a 'water spray' area for cooling off (hugely popular with kids).
Service:
Old-school but very accommodating. Most of the staff have been around forever. They might be a little jaded, but they know what their customers want and have the lowdown on the local area too.
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Who stays there:
American tour groups and families en route to the islands.
Price advice:
If you insist on an Acropolis view, there’s a 30 euro surcharge but you’ll be given one anyway if it's available.
Pros:
As close to the Acropolis as it gets
Plenty of space to relax in summer or winter
Cons:
Rooms are small and rather dated
Bathrooms are cramped
More information on Herodion Hotel:
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- Type:
- Bed & Breakfast
- Address:
- 4 Rovertou Galli St, Athens, Greece, 117 42
- Free tags / Keywords:
- sightseeing, roof terrace, jacuzzi
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, High-Speed Internet, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- Acropolis
