Hotel Melia di Athens

This is an extremely nice hotel situated in a perfect location. Our stay and review are based on a Superior room You would be hard pressed to find an Athens hotel in a better location. You are right in the middle of all the action with shops and restaurants nearby. You are spoilt for choice. Although in a busy area we found the excellent double- glazed doors/windows kept any noises out and it was not an issue at all. Our Superior room came with a kettle and tea/coffee making facilities although that is not listed on their website. It may be worth e-mailing them if this is important to you. There was air-con but in March there was no need to make use of it so we cannot comment on its efficiency. The toilet/bathroom came with those tiny bottles of shampoo and body wash which we refuse to use on environmental grounds so we brought our own and used that. There was a sign saying that if the used towels were hung up then it was assumed that we were happy to reuse them. The cleaners replaced them daily regardless. The rooms were kept very clean. This hotel has much going for it. We grabbed a deal here at a very attractive price which included breakfast. The breakfast arrangements were in a fairly small area but we felt that a good selection was provided considering the space limitations. Plenty of fresh vegetable choices and delicious too. The Tomatoes and Cucumber just tasted so much better than we are used to. Cereals, bread, cakes, fruit and coffee from a machine. We looked forward to our breakfast every morning and didn’t grow tired of it. Minor gripes (being very picky). The over the bath shower was a mini battle in so much that it was prone to shoot water out onto the floor if you weren’t being careful. It could have been better but all we had to do was to adjust our showering habits and all was ok in the end. Our room had a balcony facing out to the street below. It would have been nice for a couple of chairs out there rather than just a large pot plant and the air-con unit for company. I did notice that no other balconies on other building had chairs out so perhaps that is just the Athens way. We had a Fridge in our room. Very welcome. A very close mini supermarket was the cheapest place we could find to buy water. E0.39 for 1.5 litres as I recall. We loved this hotel. All the staff were so nice and so helpful. I can’t remember all of their names but Irena and Eva come to mind. They helped make our stay wonderful. It had a curiously homely feel about the place. March time was a great time of the year as it was a pleasant day time temperature with it getting a bit chilly in the evenings. You could still dine outdoors but with a patio heater nearby. We loved Athens and have decided to return next March with the flights already booked. We will stay at the Plaka Hotel again. 5 stars from us

This hotel is highly recommend for both its LOCATION and very efficient/PROFESSIONAL staffs at reception! From Monastiraki a 7min walk / frm Syntagma 3mins walk! Buffet breakfast; EXCELLENT! I arrived on the day where the public road was closed due to an annual street demonstration, not to mention the fatigue I’m encountering after traveling for 3 months BUT the great hospitality at Arethusa made everything pleasant. Rooftop terrace at Lvl 9 gives a view of Acropoli, PERFECT! Room is well equipped, SPOTLESSLY CLEAN! Standing shower has a great water pressure.Extra comforter is provided in cupboard which is very helpful during this winter. A/C heater in room works well too! Arethusa Hotel deserves a better grade for its excellent service/quality! I am glad i managed to book a room with them! Highly recommend to both solo travellers or couple, street is quiet/safe in the night. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFFS OF ARETHUSA!

Excellent value for money hotel in a fantastic location just a few minutes walk from Athens’ most visited spots. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and spacious and the breakfast buffet was fantastic. No tea/coffee making facilities but I don’t know if that’s normal in Athens, but there is a fridge and great air conditioning. Then roof top bar in their sister hotel Plaka is well worth a visit. Highly recommend.

Das Hotel hat eine perfekte Lage! Wenige Schritte von der Ermou Einkaufsstraße entfernt, vom Syntagma Platz und auch vis zum Monastiraki Platz sind es nur ca 10 Minuten. In den Gassen rund ums Hotel gibt es nette Bars, Restaurants und Street Food. Wir hatten ein Zimmer nach hinten raus. Da an der Strasse zwei Bars mit lauterer Musik sind, denke ich es ist dort schon störend, auch wenn die Zimmer sehr gut isoliert sind. Die Empfangsmitarbeiter sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit Das Frühstück war besser als erwartet. Es gab sogar frischen Obstsalat, Joghurt, Croissants und kleine griechische Spezialitäten wie Käsepasteten oder Spinatpasteten, Feta und Apfelküchlein. Vor allem aber ist es überall sehr sauber! Wir kommen gerne wieder!

The hotel is well located, just outside of main city centre bustle. Bus stop and hop on/off tourist bus points right on the doorstep, and a 5-10 minutes walk to nearest metro station. Hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the view of the Acropolis was insane!

Good location. Very nice view from my room and rooftop restaurant. Spacious and clean room. Staff are nice and patient. The front desk staff Ioannis is very helpful to arrange airport transfer for us. The driver is very helpful too. Great experience. Highly recommended.

I stayed there for several nights. All people who work there are very nice! I made some mistakes when I booked the room but they worked out for me. Thanks so much! I will choose again when I come back to Athena

The hotel boasts an excellent location, just a 2-minute walk from the metro station and approximately 3 minutes from Monastiraki Square. The staff is accommodating, and the room, while spacious, has a snug bathtub. Although the room is clean, there's room for improvement in the overall service quality. I recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

Loved the vibe and decor. A record player in the room is an amazing touch. You definitely feel like you’re stepping into the past. The area seems to be in a bit of transition but centrally located to the metro. Bc of the luxe black decor, sometimes it’s hard to keep clean. Overall I think it’s a good hotel, comfy bed, etc. they need to work on their coffee. On the last day the premade coffee machine was not working and the upstairs was not making coffee.