Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West, An Ihg Hotel

“Great for Logistical Purposes”

We stayed here one night for an overnight layover coming back from Crete to connect via ATH back to the US the next morning. The shuttle bus transfer is key and this is a perfect spot logistically as a crash pad. The breakfast was buffet style and surprisingly expansive (starts at 6am daily). Woul… more

We stayed here one night for an overnight layover coming back from Crete to connect via ATH back to the US the next morning. The shuttle bus transfer is key and this is a perfect spot logistically as a crash pad. The breakfast was buffet style and surprisingly expansive (starts at 6am daily). Would not suggest this hotel fi you are looking to go do things within Athens itself. The hotel itself is slightly dated with the elevators particularly so. Quiet at night, decent room amenities but nothing around aside from the hotel restaurant. There is nothing within walking distance either. There is parking on site but unsure of the cost as we did not have a rental car.

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“Functional Airport Hotel”

This is a functional airport hotel off the highway about 15 minutes away. Nothing in walking distance, though you do have some surrounding farmland and mountains in the distance if you look hard enough. Their shuttle service works well - once you find it. They provide general directions but what… more

This is a functional airport hotel off the highway about 15 minutes away. Nothing in walking distance, though you do have some surrounding farmland and mountains in the distance if you look hard enough. Their shuttle service works well - once you find it. They provide general directions but what they don't tell you is that there are dozens and dozens minivans in the crowded chaotic lot, no special spot so I had to wander around and around until I noticed the small black van that says IHG and Holiday Inn on it if you look closely. Once I found it, transport was quick and comfortable, as it was again the next morning. The hotel itself is fine, just a little older and a cheesy weird theme in the rooms, not sure if it's supposed to be like a cruise ship or something. Bed and linens were comfy, no airplane or highway noise so overall a good place to sleep before or after a flight. Breakfast was not great by Greek standards, relatively small buffet and not enough fresh salads for my taste. Cooked food was minimal. Mine was included but if not I doubt I'd want to pay 15 euros for the breakfast. Ftont desk was professional and friendly enough, spoke good English. Anyway it served its purpose but the prices seem to be quite high some days so I wouldn't book it unless it is reasonable for your dates.

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“Not bad for 1 night; too far from center of Athens.”

Not a bad hotel to stay in if you have a flight out of Athens the next day. The complimentary shuttle to and from the hotel and airport is a great addition. I think more people would stay here if a shuttle (that you have to pay a small amount for) would take you to central Athens. There is not a lo… more

Not a bad hotel to stay in if you have a flight out of Athens the next day. The complimentary shuttle to and from the hotel and airport is a great addition. I think more people would stay here if a shuttle (that you have to pay a small amount for) would take you to central Athens. There is not a lot near the hotel and it is far from the main part of Athens. Taxis can get more expensive as it is so far from the main part. The rooms weren't bad, but just a bit outdated. It was a bit dark in the room as some of the lights weren't working. The shower was also very narrow and it was hard to shower. Not a bad room for 1 night, it does the job.

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“Comfortable and quiet, but more frequent shuttles would be handy”

Not the closest hotel to the airport, but the only option within walking distance is the Sofitel which is horrendously overpriced. There's a free shuttle that runs every hour and gets you there in about 15 minutes. In the off season it stops at around 11PM, but the rest of the year it runs 24 hour… more

Not the closest hotel to the airport, but the only option within walking distance is the Sofitel which is horrendously overpriced. There's a free shuttle that runs every hour and gets you there in about 15 minutes. In the off season it stops at around 11PM, but the rest of the year it runs 24 hours. One thing worth knowing: if there's a big group on the same shuttle, things can get a bit pushy (happened to me on arrival - 15 people would not fit in 8 seats!). Not the hotel's fault, but a heads up. Otherwise, a taxi is around €30. The rooms look a bit dated on first glance but everything is in very good working order and spotlessly clean. It was dead quiet, which is what you need for an airport hotel, and the bed and pillows were really comfortable. There's a pool and a gym, but nothing much else around the area as it's on a highway. The X93/X95 bus stop is about a 2 minute walk away and goes straight into the centre - much easier than heading back through the airport to get somewhere.

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