Plaka Hotel vs Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Both Plaka Hotel and Crowne Plaza Hotel - Athens City Centre are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Plaka Hotel ranks significantly better than Crowne Plaza Hotel - Athens City Centre. Plaka Hotel comes in at #13 in Athens with positive reviews from 7 reviewers including EuroCheapo, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Plaka Hotel
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7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street, Plaka/Syntagma, Athens 10556, Greece
From $115 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This hotel is popular with Greeks, who prefer its modern conveniences to the old-fashioned charms of most other hotels in the area."
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Fodor's
"Comfortable... the guest rooms in this charming, central hotel are a comfortable place to rest while in the heart of old Athens."
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Star Service
"This comfortable, contemporary, tourist-class hotel is a great deal for sightseers in search of centrality without forking over too many euros per night."
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i
There are no suites or connecting rooms here, and the best rooms to request are those recently renovated or the panoramic Acropolis Double rooms with small scenic balconies.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"In an excellent location for sightseeing... the rooftop lounge is the highlight of the hotel with its comfortable seating and stunning views of the Acropolis."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Perfect for visitors to Athens who want to do the sights without any fuss, Plaka offers comfortable, modern rooms and an open-air rooftop bar, close to the Acropolis."
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Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
50 Mihalakopoulou St., Athens 11528, Greece
From $88 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Centrally located business hotel with smart, modern interior and a range of well-equipped conference rooms."
Fodor's
"This may be the most technology-friendly Athens hotel... there's even a laptop safe that opens with your own credit card."
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Star Service
"This is an affordable and recognizable city-center location for tourists who prefer to lay low from the flashier Hilton up the street."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The Crowne Plaza is a solid luxury option in a central Athens location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Syntagma Square."
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