Amphitryon Hotel

“Well located, excellent sea view and clean.”

The hotel was clean, the location and view are excellent, large rooms and friendly staff. This was once a 5 star hotel. Although it is no longer it is still a nice place to stay. We had a balcony with a direct view of the sea. The breakfast was good. It is in walking distance to everything. T… more

The hotel was clean, the location and view are excellent, large rooms and friendly staff. This was once a 5 star hotel. Although it is no longer it is still a nice place to stay. We had a balcony with a direct view of the sea. The breakfast was good. It is in walking distance to everything. They advertise free in room wifi but it does not have it and you need to go to the lobby to access it. That is something they should address because it is now considered a basic service. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to people I know.

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“The Amphitryon remains a great place to stay despite its quirks”

Other reviewers are correct saying that the hotel has seen better days. It definitely feels like a five star hotel from 1982, with some modest investments in upgrades in hardware and furnishings, the hotel could be flying high again. That said, we had a wonderful experience at the Amphitryon Hotel… more

Other reviewers are correct saying that the hotel has seen better days. It definitely feels like a five star hotel from 1982, with some modest investments in upgrades in hardware and furnishings, the hotel could be flying high again. That said, we had a wonderful experience at the Amphitryon Hotel. The location is excellent, everything in Nafplio is walkable, staff are exceptionally professional and responsive, and then there is the million dollar view, which is unbeatable. We feel very lucky to have stayed at this hotel, despite or even because of its quirks. To confirm, there is wifi available in the lobby but not in the rooms. Depending on how much you need the internet, this may be a factor for your stay. For us, it felt like a welcome enforced break. And because it is worth noting, the elevator to the pool at its sister hotel on the cliff above, is a fascinating experience in its own right.

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“A series of mishaps”

The hotel is in the center of Nafplio, an old city. I arrived by car only to find that there was not only no parking, which I expected, but also no place to unload. The reception kindly suggested I park at the nearby sister hotel. My car navigation sent me off on a crazy route down pedestrianized … more

The hotel is in the center of Nafplio, an old city. I arrived by car only to find that there was not only no parking, which I expected, but also no place to unload. The reception kindly suggested I park at the nearby sister hotel. My car navigation sent me off on a crazy route down pedestrianized streets. I gave up and parked at the nearest available public car park, 1 km away. The staff did not take kindly to my suggestion that valet parking might be a good idea. I returned to the hotel but left my wallet in the car. The non car parking concierge made very obvious hints that he expected a tip and had to be shooed out of the room. Things then got worse. The hotel hot water failed, as did the internet. The AC, which ideally should have an on/off button and a temperature control had a control panel fit for a Boeing 747, hidden below normal eye level behind a table - I had to lie on the floor with a flashlight in an effort to read the symbols. I called reception who came up and adjusted the temperature, but acted like it was my fault that I couldn’t figure it out when I suggested a simpler design might be appropriate. The room had smart lighting and blind controls, a nice touch, but none of the buttons were labeled. The concierge did try and explain them, but this is not something you can take in after a long drive and a hike from the car park. So I ended up pressing the buttons at random which rather negates the purpose. Other design eccentricities included a power outlet beside the bed that required you to move a heavy table to access. All this is a shame because the hotel is actually nicely appointed and the desk staff pleasant.

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“Classic but tired and expensive”

Hotel Amphitryon is a classic well designed hotel in Nafplion with picturesque views of the port. When first constructed 25 years ago it was really unique but now with many new boutique hotels around needs an urgent renovation or to lower its extravagant prices for what it provides as it is now. Th… more

Hotel Amphitryon is a classic well designed hotel in Nafplion with picturesque views of the port. When first constructed 25 years ago it was really unique but now with many new boutique hotels around needs an urgent renovation or to lower its extravagant prices for what it provides as it is now. The rooms are small, functional but look tired bed is really bad for sensitive backs. Breakfast room is pleasant and has sufficient variety but still everything is plain and for the most part tasteless. Overall classic but resigned in all except the high price!

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