Royal Olympic Hotel

5 stars

28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Street, Athens, Greece, 11743

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Overview

Situated right in the heart of ancient Athens, the Royal Olympic Hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1968. The Temple of Zeus, Acropolis, the old town of Plaka and the major shopping mall are just few steps from the property.

The Royal Olympic Hotel experienced complete renovation in 2006 to offer modern aesthetics, discreet luxury and comfort. On the premises you will find a well-equipped business center, wellness salon, professional swimming pool and cozy library.

All 264 guestrooms at the Royal Olympic Hotel feature classic décor with modern touches of contemporary design. Business travelers will find a spacious well-equipped working zone with office furniture and internet outlet. Leisure tourists will dive into extreme tranquility and first-class comfort worthy of the Olympic Gods.

The Royal Olympic’s two on-site restaurants serve selected Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by prestigious wine list. Chef Kostas Tsigas and his team will treat you with traditional Greek gastronomy carefully prepared from fresh seasonal products.

The hotel boasts fist-class transport connection with subway station and city buses running just few steps from the property.

Year renovated 2007. Number of rooms 230.

Rooms

Royal Olympic Hotel’s guestrooms include its executive and deluxe rooms, Athenian Panorama room, junior suite and suites. Each room features the following as standard: Wi-Fi internet connection, safe deposit box, TV, air conditioner/heating, direct dial phone. Non-smoking rooms as well as rooms for disabled people are available upon request. All children under two enjoy a free stay at the hotel when using existing bedding. All children under 12 years old are provided with additional bed for EUR 50.00 per person per night. The maximum number of additional beds in the room is one. The maximum number of baby cots in the room is two. No animals allowed.

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Executive Room Double Or Twin Beds		Check Prices
Spacious and light room has luxurious furnishings. It features a practical work desk and a contemporary bathroom.
De Luxe Room Double Or Twin Beds		Check Prices
Spacious room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.
Athenian Panorama Panoramic view King Size Bed or Two Single Beds		Check Prices
Athenian Panorama Room is just opposite the Temple of Zeus, which is the largest in Greece, exceeding even the Parthenon in size and one of Athens most important archaeological sights. The room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.
Junior Suite King Size Bed		Check Prices
Spacious room offers a library, a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

Dining options

Breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10am at the Ioannis Restauran, while Abbey Restaurant entertains its guests with Mediterranean cuisine and romantic atmosphere. The Roof Garden Bar Ioannis is at your disposal all year round, from 12pm until 2am. The on-site lounge bar overlooking a swimming pool garden serves cocktails, wines, beer and coffee. In addition, you can taste cocktails at the pool bar.

The hotel Royal Olympic provides visitors with a free buffet breakfast.

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Work

Business travelers are certain to appreciate comfort and modernity of the on-site business center. It is equipped with upscale computers and laptop and boasts complimentary Wi-Fi and cable internet connection. In addition, all guests can order secretarial and translation services. At the same time, high-speed internet connection is available throughout the hotel free of charge. Moreover, you can enjoy reading with a cup of tea or coffee at your hand in the on-site Library.

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Leisure

All guests of the Olympic Royal Hotel can take a relaxing bath in the on-site swimming pool and take a rest at the spacious swimming pool area. More active tourists can warm up at the indoor fitness center fitted with the latest training equipment and air conditioned room. In addition, you can dive in to the relaxing atmosphere of the spa at the wellness center. Those in love with shopping will be surprised to find an on-site jeweler offering 20 percent discount for all guests.

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Facilities

General	Parking (fee required) Currency exchange Elevator 24-Hour Front Desk
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Room service Heating
Dining facilities	Breakfast Breakfast buffet Bar Restaurant
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet Business library
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Leisure and relaxation facilities	Bicycle rentals
Internet	Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge
Guest Parking	Private hotel parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) and the rate is .

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Guest feedback

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low rate
gorgeous pool
impressive lobby

Average guest rating

Excellent

Based on 255 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 3 pm
Check-Out	until 11 am
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 2 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under the age of 2 may stay for free. All children under the age of 12 may stay at the price of EUR 30.00 per night/person for extra beds. Older children/adults may stay at the price of EUR 50.00 per night/person for extra beds. All children under the age of 12 may stay at the price of EUR 30 per night/person for extra beds. Older children/adults may stay at the price of EUR 50 per night/person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 2.
Pets	Pets are not allowed

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What's nearby?

Royal Olympic’s central-Athens location places it within walking distance to all major attractions – Temple of Olympion Zeus is just opposite the hotel, the Acropolis and the Pantheon are both five minutes walk, while the National Archeological Museum is simply 45 minute walk from Syntagma. No matter how you feel about fish, meat and vegetables you won't find a livelier place than the Central market on Athinas Street. And if that is not enough the Market is also the beginning of Athens Chinatown and Eolou Street, the pedestrian shopping district. More active guests can take a walk to the Monastiraki Flea Market.

Attractions for Tourists	Temple of Olympion Zeus - 100 m Olympeion - 300 m Acropolis - 300 m Hadrian's Arch - 500 m Greek Parliament - 800 m Roman Agora - 800 m
Popular areas	Syntagma Square - 900 m
General	Parthenon - 700 m Monastiraki flea market - 1.1km
Sport related	Kallimarmaro Stadium - 600 m Panathinaikos Stadium - 700 m
Monuments and Landmarks	Horologion of Andronikos - 800 m
Museums	Acropolis Museum - 300 m Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum - 500 m The Jewish Museum of Greece - 500 m National Museum of Contemporary Art - 800 m Ethniko Estoriko Mouseio - 1.1km Mouseio Kykladikis Technis - 1.2km
Parks	Zappio - National Garden - 700 m
Theaters	Tzeni Karezi - 1.0km Mikro Pallas - 1.0km
Gallery	Pandora Gallery - 800 m Zoumboulakis Galleries‎ - 800 m Athens Gallery - 900 m Aithousa Skoufa - 1.2km
Underground Railway Stations	Akropoli station - 200 m Syngrou-Fix station - 600 m Syntagma station - 800 m Neos Kosmos station - 1.1km Monastiraki station - 1.1km
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Getting there

Athens International Airport is only 25 minutes from the Royal Olympic Hotel. If can use an Underground to get to the property: You will board the Metro from the Airport’s Station and get off at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off at the first Station, the "Acropolis Station". From Acropolis Station the Hotel is 200m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. Otherwise, the hotel can book a taxi for you.

Getting around

Acropolis Station is only five minutes walk from the hotel. Otherwise, it will take you about 20 minutes to get to the central railway station. Parking is provided with your previous booking.

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Royal Olympic Hotel Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Royal Olympic Hotel

Average guest rating:

4.0Based on 255 reviews

Service 3.5
Value 3.9
Dining 4.1
Location 4.3
Rooms 3.9

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 3.5

Its location is perfect for visiting the Acropolis and plaka is on your doorstep, the lobby is the best part of this hotel.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 2 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 5.0

Lots of shops and restarants just a hop skip and a jump away, this hotel is really nice.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.3

The view that greeted us once the door opened was magnificent and the hotel staff were very polite and courteous. The bathroom was huge and marbled throughout.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 3.6

The pool area was beautiful and well staffed, breakfast at the hotel was good.

One of the staff were just plain rude, the bed was hard.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 2 Service
- 4 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.0

The view from the rooftop restaurant is nothing short of amazing, the hotel's location is perfect and within walking distance of the Plaka.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 3 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.2

The rooftop bar provided a wonderful pause from the hectic city, our room was magnificent and well worth the additional cost.

The hotel's business lounge was under renovation and therefore not functional, wow, prices were absolutely ridiculous.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.6

Overall a great stay and nice staff. Beds comfortable and excellent soundproofing of rooms.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.0

Booked this hotel due to its location near to the main sights, staff attitudes brilliant.

Shower curtain too short and bad food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 3 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.7

Restaurant views wonderful and great hotel. The staff were friendly and room was comfortable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.3

Panoramic views, from Syntagma Square and great Staff. I liked the rooms and good breakfast. Pool looks really inviting.

Overall 's not worth paying that much money and the bar prices were ridiculously high.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
- 4 Dining
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.6

Great location, awesome stay and competent staff. The big and convenient bathroom, a good choice in Athens.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.5

Location was great and the Hotel was impressive. Staff were also very kind and the room itself was nicely styled.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 5 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.6

Great location and a warm atmosphere. It´s very clean, excellent service, clean rooms and nice morning buffet.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Value
- 4 Dining
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 3.4

The view is good and the food is very good, the location of this hotel is excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Value
Royal Olympic Hotel
Average rating: 4.8

I used a metro from airport, wonderful Stay and very good service. Very comfortable king bed.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value