All the staff were welcoming, helpful and efficient in this beautifully decorated hotel with its thoroughly modern conveniences and its spectacular views of ancient landmarks.

Great location. In front of the Temple of Zeus, close to the Acropolis, a short walk to Plaka and Syndagma. Completely renovated hotel. Nicely appointed rooms with balcony. Nice bathroom. Good breakfast on the roof top terrace overlooking the Acropolis. Terrace with a 360 degree view of Athens (see pictures). Great place to stay ! Last but not least...Staff very attentive to your needs and very helpful. Well run establishment. Can't go wrong ! M.M. - Montreal

Great clean modern rooms, some with fantastic views if you are lucky! Rooftop bar/breakfast area also has amazing views of Acropolis. Staff is very friendly and helpful, especially Petros the manager. He pointed out all the sites to us from the roofbar our first night. Excellent location as well, walking distance to Plaka.

Nous étions de retour de Rhodes et en transit, ce qui nous a permis de découvrir un hotel moderne et élégant, dans un quartier très agréable (et plus reposant que Monastiraki) qui donne une autre vision de l'Acropole et d'Athenes. L'accueil est chaleureux et attentionné (vérification que le taxi est bien réservé pour l'aéroport), le lounge très confortable avec des canapés et des livres d'art (pas des brochures) sur la Grèce et Athènes. La chambre (n°513) n'etait pas immense mais bien pensée (penderie ..), la salle de bains élégante et fonctionnelle. Notre vol était à 6h15 a.m. soit un départ à 3h15 a.m. La jeune femme de l'accueil a eu la gentillesse de nous servir un vrai café, ce qui nous a fait regretter de ne pas goûter au petit déjeuner... Au final, un très bon hotel, avec un personnel attentionné, dans un quartier agréable. A privilégier absolument pour découvrir Athenes.

We had the great pleasure of staying at the Athens Gate hotel in mid-September, 2007. It was a great last-minute find, since we had been unceremoniously “bounced” from another hotel we had booked months previously. The Athens Gate did not turn up in our original internet search, perhaps because it was so newly renovated. Our room was most pleasant, with tasteful contemporary furniture, a very comforable queen bed, and a patio directly overlooking the Zeus Temple and Lyckabettus Hill in the distance. The bathroom had the necessary conveniences, including an overhead shower. The buffet breakfast (fresh fruit, various eggs and breakfast meats, tasty pastries) was served on the rooftop (both outdoor and indoor seating), with spectacular views of the nearby Acropolis on one side and the Zeus Temple on the other; a truly stunning 360 degree visual. The location is absolutely terrific, just around the corner from the Plaka, and only a short walk to the Acropolis, the National Gardens, and other popular sights. While the hotel is on a busy street, the area is very clean and pleasant to walk around, particularly with everything so close by. The Metro station is just a short walk from the back of the hotel, and there is also a nearby stop for an excellent “tourist tram” that allows you circle the city, stopping wherever you like to spend time before hopping back on to resume your journey (in fact, the 5 euro ticket allows 24 hr access to the bus and subway system as well; tickets must be purchased at Syntagma Square, a modest walk or short Metro ride away). Though our room faced the busy street in front of the hotel, we heard no traffic noise with the windows closed (as required for the AC, which worked fine); in fact overall the room and hotel were extremely quiet and peaceful. Finally we must mention the staff – not only were they extremely courteous and helpful during our stay, but they also took it upon themselves to forward to our home in the USA a package that we had inadvertently left behind, at no cost to us (Thank You, Petros!). While we have not stayed at other Athens hotels, the combination of the quality room, great location, fine breakfast, fabulous views, and outstanding staff make the Athens Gate a particularly excellent choice, particularly given the very reasonable rates compared to other hotels with similar or lesser features (and in some cases unfavorable reviews). For our next trip to Athens, we have no reason to book anywhere but the Athens Gate.