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Royal Olympic vs NEW Hotel

Both Royal Olympic Hotel and New Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, New Hotel ranks significantly higher than Royal Olympic Hotel. New Hotel is ranked #2 in Athens with endorsements from 12 publications like Mr & Mrs Smith, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.

Royal Olympic
Royal Olympic
7 / 10
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens 11743, Greece
From $143 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Tastefully decorated (marble, wood, and bronze) with clean, decent-size rooms and bathrooms, and there's a breathtaking city and Acropolis view from its top-floor restaurant." Full review
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For Acropolis views request a room above the third floor.
Star Service Star Service
"Opposite the Temple of Jupiter and a large park pocked with ongoing archaeological excavations, this family-run hotel is a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis." Full review
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Guests can also choose among a selection of suites.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures." Full review
NEW Hotel
NEW Hotel
8 / 10
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge Concierge
"Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
83.6
"Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
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