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Electra Palace Athens vs AthensWas Design Hotel

Electra Palace Athens and AthensWas are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Electra Palace Athens scores marginally better than AthensWas. Electra Palace Athens is ranked #8 in Athens with endorsements from 9 reviewers like Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Electra Palace Athens
Electra Palace Athens
8 / 10
18-20 N Nikodimou St, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Attractive hotel on a peaceful city street - its classical facade concealing a much more contemporary interior."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A modern and stylish hotel... Guest rooms here are pleasant and decorated in soft pastels and the rooftop pool is a great touch." Full review
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Ask for a top-floor unit when you make your reservation.
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want simple elegance, excellent service, and a great location, this is the hotel for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The interior lives up to this promise, with plush rooms, antique and mock-antique decor, a wellness centre, plus plans for a rooftop pool."
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It’s worth paying extra for a suite.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Right in the heart of Pláka, this luxurious hotel has excellent facilities, including indoor and rooftop pools, plus a gym and sauna."
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AthensWas Design Hotel
AthensWas Design Hotel
8 / 10
5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies." Full review
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