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Cecil Hotel Athens vs Philippos Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Philippos Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Cecil Hotel. Philippos Hotel comes in at #17 in Athens with accolades from 6 reviewers such as oyster.com, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.

Cecil Hotel Athens
Cecil Hotel Athens
7 / 10
39 Athinas Str., Athens 10554, Greece
From $43 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Cecil offers reasonably priced rooms in a beautifully restored neoclassical town house with great architectural details." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This charming old hotel on busy Athinas has beautiful high, moulded ceilings, polished timber floors and an original cage-style lift." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the oldest buildings in central Athens, dating from the 1850s, has been restored as a good-value character hotel with soundproofed, tastefully decorated, en suite rooms."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This formerly run-down, 150-year-old pension has been lovingly restored."
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The two-star Cecil Hotel is another of our fave Athens hotels." Full review
Philippos Hotel
Philippos Hotel
7 / 10
3 Mitseon Street, Athens 11742, Greece
From $107 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Just around the corner from its sister hotel, the Herodion, the Philippos shares its good qualities: a quiet location convenient to the Acropolis and friendly, efficient service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Philippos offers small, well-appointed rooms near the Acropolis." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Philippos, sister hotel of the Herodion around the corner, is probably better for families as there are many quad rooms."
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As with the Herodion, book online for best prices.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three-star sister hotel to the Herodion... the Philippos was completely renovated for the 2004 Olympics, though the interior is much less dramatic than the new facade."
Star Service Star Service
"In a sedate residential neighborhood two blocks from its sibling...this family-run hotel is, like its relative, an inviting small operation in a surprisingly quiet and convenient location." Full review
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The word is out on this one, so book early and request discounts.
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