Poseidon Athens

“LOVE THIS HOTEL”

BEAUTIFUL location! Right across from the beach and tram. There is a busy road that separates the hotel from the station but the noise cancelling walls and glass doors work really well. Motorcycles are VERY popular so keep that in mind if you’re a light sleeper. I recommend ear plugs for an extra c… more

BEAUTIFUL location! Right across from the beach and tram. There is a busy road that separates the hotel from the station but the noise cancelling walls and glass doors work really well. Motorcycles are VERY popular so keep that in mind if you’re a light sleeper. I recommend ear plugs for an extra cushion. The black-out curtains work great especially since theres a lovely little light on the patio that is great for midnight wine and ocean views. The staff are so nice and accommodating. Georgos was a delightful man to be around and taught me how to make Greek Coffee (the right way!) when he saw i had been standing there watching water boil for 20 minutes lol. He remembered my name, the front desk staff always said hello to us when we were coming in and going out. They also helped us book excursions and even wrote down directions for which train station to get off at when going to the Acropolis! When it was raining they even gave us umbrellas! Though there is an option to book a cab to/ from the airport through the hotel, i recommend catching a cab from the airport and taking the train back, its a bit cheaper. The station has three main lines that are pretty much able to get you anywhere you need to go in the city. You do have to take connecting trams and busses and walk a bit sometimes but you can get a 24hr ticket for 4,20€ which is a fabulous deal because you not only get to use them for any train/ bus, but they also get you in and out of the subway station which you would otherwise have to pay for. Remember, walking is common here because streets and blocks are small, there is a lot packed into Athens and a 30minute walk feels like 15 because there is so much to see and you cover so much ground. Wear comfortable shoes and you’ll be just fine! There is a 24 hour Kiosk right across the road that has everything a midnight snacker could want. Pathways and roads nearby are very well lit so i felt safe going out to get some stuff in the middle of the night. There is an everything-you’ll-ever-need store DIRECTLY next door, pharmacy, groceries, liquor, toiletries and common miscellaneous forgotten items when packing are sold there, it’s great! Like a multi-story Walmart. The hotel is clean and well kept, most of the staff are bilingual/ multilingual so there is always someone to help when needed. Room service runs late and the lovely staff members that clean the rooms are very respectful of your stuff. There is an option to say “no” to cleaning when you leave your room. You simply press a button on a small panel just inside the rooms door that connects to a cool little digital screen on the outside wall of your door to let staff know whether or not you want them to clean. It has a wee doorbell as well for when room service comes (I recommend the Clubhouse or the Crispy Spinach Rolls and the Profiteroles for dessert). We got a complimentary bottle of wine when we got here which was so nice. The showers are clean and have two different heads to choose from, the sinks are wide, there is a shower door (in some hotels there is not) and the locks all work well. A large window and short wall divided our main room from our bathroom which was a bit of a shock. There are blinds but they’re a little transparent. I don’t know if thats all of the rooms though. Great if you’re with a lover, bad if your with your mother! C’est La Vie. The closet has hangers that don’t come out which are nice to hang jackets or dresses. They also have clips if you want to hang skirts/pants and drawers for things you're ok to fold. We didn't find many english channels on TV but honestly, if you're watching TV in Greece and barricading in the room instead of exploring… go to the beach lol. The beds are comfy, covers are warm, pillows are nice and soft. There is no AC in the non-summer months but FEAR NOT, they give you a fan if you ask and it works wonders. Its also quiet so thats a plus. Free WIFI! The rooftop bar has cool cocktails and they do NOT cheap out on the liquor, the menu is pretty much the same for room service as it is up there but theres plenty to choose from and a beautiful view to accompany it. The complimentary breakfast is always good, fresh fruit and veggies, lots of olive oil, jams, jelly's, spreads and honey up the wazoo, plenty of choices to satisfy the more picky of eaters and options for those who want to try something new! Bonus: you’re never judged for going in for seconds! There’s lots of shopping near by and a great restaurant across the street on the beach “EDEM” (amazing Τξαξικι). Beside that there is the “Poseidon Athens Beach Bar” where the hotel owns a beach front bar, chairs and umbrellas in the proper seasons, options for food and plenty to drink. Over all I would definitely stay here again and would 100% recommend!

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