Amalia Athens

"We stayed here as a family of 3 over New Years. We got a taxi from the airport (45 euros) and had no issues checking in. Staff on the front desk were extremely helpful and were able to find a local place for us to have a NYE meal at 60€ per head. Their own restaurant was fully booked. They also gave us 3 room keys which was so helpful as we were reliant on always being with someone. Our room was on the 1st floor with a balcony. The extra bed for our son hadn't been put up correctly and collapsed when he laid on it, but that took seconds to fix. Also he found the mattress far too thin so we layered a blanket and the dressing gowns under the mattress which helped. Furniture was a bit shabby and one of the chairs had been glued back together which made it very precarious to sit on. There were plenty of toiletries and the shower was good. The main beds were comfortable and we had a good nights sleep. After a day of travelling we just went up to the Whispers Restaurant for dinner which was incredible. Amazing views of Athens and excellent food. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We went back for a second meal a few nights later as we enjoyed it so much. The location of the hotel is perfect. Walking distance to everything and right next to Syntagma Square where all the NYE activities and fireworks were happening. We walked to the Acropolis the first morning and back up through all the back streets. The national garden opposite is beautiful and peaceful, just past that is the Olympic Stadium. Breakfast each morning was the same but such a variety of options. Some a bit strange for us, I don't normally have brownies for breakfast! The eggs were perfectly cooked, American bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, pastries, toast, spreads, pancakes, fruit, yogurt, cereal, traditional Greek breakfast items and deserts. All the staff, whether front desk, restaurant, bar, cleaning, were all very friendly and helpful. We would stay again if visiting Athens."

"Honestly, I didn't choose the Amalia Hotel; it was booked by the organization for an event I attended, and it ended up being a great choice, especially for the location! It's so central, right near one of the main squares (Syntagma), surrounded by great restaurants and shops. It's a fantastic area, and super convenient and safe to walk around in the evening too. The hotel handled our event's logistics and the big group of attendees really professionally, which was impressive. My room itself was clean and spacious enough. The absolute best part, though, is the terrace. Even if I didn't get to eat at the restaurant, I saw the rooftop and the view is unbelievable—a full 360° of Athens! You can see Lycabettus Hill, the Acropolis, and the Stadium. It makes for an amazing place for a drink. The one little thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was the bathroom: the shower was in the tub, and it was a really small, narrow tub with a curtain, which was a bit awkward and didn't feel very modern. But honestly, for the unbeatable location, cleanliness, and that amazing view, it's definitely a solid 4-star pick, especially if you're traveling for business or want to be right in the city center."

"We must say this was a perfectly situated hotel. Staff were amazing!! Clean. So central we could walk anywhere. We stayed 4 nights at the beginning of our group trip and the last night before heading home. Lovely rooftop restaurant with a nice choice of meals and deserts. Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and available starting at 6:30 am - a bonus when you are travelling!!"