Athenaeum InterContinental Athens

"Stayed here post cruise , very nice hotel about 10 minutes in taxi up to acropolis. Annoyed with check in as our room wasn’t ready until 3:20pm . Room was very spacious and clean and breakfast was worth the money. Price of a pint though is €11 and restaurant is very expensive. There are some good restaurants 10-15 minutes walk or 5 mins in taxi. We walked to Tandori bites (13minutes) , food is excellent and total bill for 2 including drinks was €38. Be careful to get a price from taxi driver before accepting ride , we paid €8 to acropolis but didn’t ask on return and he charged €30. When flying from home from Athens airport allow time as you will be queuing 2 hours to get through security"

"Rooms are comfortable and recently upgraded. Breakfast is average. The main issue we had was the concierge’s recommendation to use the taxi service outside the hotel to visit a local museum. We stepped outside, the hotel staff used a whistle to call the taxi over. Upon arriving at the museum, the driver demanded an extra 5 euros because it was required by the company. This turned out to be a scam. We informed the concierge, George about the incident. It’s disappointing a 5 star hotel would recommend a taxi service that rips their guests off."

"Hotel was very clean, room service was excellent!! But my wife got stuck in the elevator for 15 minutes and we were told this has been happening!! Also went to the rooftop bar to have a cocktail and look at the amazing view, however this was spoiled as we were acknowledged but were never served, no one ever came to take a drink order."