Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG
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Summary of reviewsThe Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, is highly recommended for its excellent location with easy access to the central area and close proximity to the Metro station. Guests appreciate the convenience of walking to the Acropolis and other popular attractions, as well as the hotel's proximity to museums, restaurants and Lycabettus hill. The hotel's breakfast options are also highly praised with a wide variety of hot and cold foods to choose from and a stunning view of Lykavittos hill from the top floor breakfast room. The hotel's staff is highly responsive, flexible, accommodating and friendly, making interactions with them enjoyable. The hotel's facilities, including the sun deck and rooftop swimming pool, are also well-maintained and great for families. The comfortable and excellent beds are also positively mentioned. While some guests noted minor flaws, such as limited parking options that cost extra money, overall, the hotel is excellent and comparable to a 5-star hotel.
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About Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG
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The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG boasts an excellent location for both tourists and business travelers with easy access to the central area and close proximity to the Metro station. Guests appreciate the convenience of walking to the Acropolis and other popular attractions, as well as the hotel's proximity to museums, restaurants and Lycabettus hill. The hotel is located about 30 minutes from the airport by car or taxi and there is plenty of free parking in the streets nearby. The location is also ideal for conference or convention attendees with the hotel within walking distance of the convention center and Congress venue. While some guests found the location a bit far from the city center, most appreciated the convenience of the Metro station and the quiet surroundings. Breakfast and location were highly rated with many guests calling the hotel's location "excellent" or "very well located." Overall, the hotel's location is a definite pro for anyone visiting Athens.
Guests of the Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG have had a lot to say about the breakfast options at this hotel. Many describe the experience as excellent, delicious and superb with a wide variety of hot and cold foods to choose from. Guests have enjoyed the local character of some of the food options, like koulouri bread and local cheese and the stunning view of Lykavittos hill from the top floor breakfast room. Some guests have found the breakfast spread to be too good to resist with fresh juice and high-quality cereal. While some have felt that the buffet breakfast was overpriced, most guests have had good experiences with the staff, housekeeping and overall solid quality of the hotel. Despite a few complaints about repetition or the quality of the coffee at breakfast, guests generally agree that the breakfast options are worth trying out during your stay at this hotel.
A stay at Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre has received mixed reviews for their dinner options. Some guests suggest that the dinner menu could be more varied and not the same every day. However, there are also positive reviews stating that the dinner was great and very satisfying. A particular guest enjoyed an offer from booking.com that included dinner, which consisted of an appetizer, main course, dessert and non-alcoholic drink. Some guests noted that the hotel needs improvements in terms of diversity and options of their dinner menu. Despite these mixed views, the breakfast at the hotel received negative reviews along with the restaurant's dinner, which was deemed cheap and terrible by some guests. It is worth noting that there is no food ordering service after 10 pm.
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, offers comfortable and spacious rooms of varying sizes. While some guests reported issues with outdated decor or small beds in family rooms, the majority found the rooms to be cozy, clean and well-maintained. Staff were responsive to any issues, such as noise from nearby generators. Many also noted the comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. Some guests did report issues with cleanliness or malfunctioning amenities, but overall the rooms received positive reviews for their facilities and style.
Guests have praised the Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre's comfortable and excellent beds with many describing them as very comfy. Furthermore, the friendly staff, good breakfast and comfortable mattresses were also positively mentioned. Some guests were even provided with an extra baby cot with ease. However, a few guests did mention small beds or single beds instead of doubles. But overall, guests were pleased with the comfortable sleeping arrangements at the hotel.
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, is highly praised for its cleanliness. Guests repeatedly comment on the clean rooms and excellent service provided by the staff. The facilities are kept clean throughout the entire hotel. Visitors describe the hotel itself as very clean and tidy. Some guests mention minor cleanliness issues, such as an unclean shower or dusty surfaces. However, these seem to be less common than positive comments. While some visitors note that the rooms may need renovation or that the gym machines were not clean, overall, the hotel stands out for its cleanliness. Commenters from a variety of countries, including France, Greece, Germany and the US, all consistently mention the hotel's cleanliness as a standout feature.
The staff at Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, have received high praise from guests for their amazing service. Guests found the staff to be highly responsive, flexible, accommodating and friendly, making interactions with them enjoyable. Many guests were impressed with the level of politeness and extreme helpfulness of the staff with some even wishing they could give them more than five stars. The hotel's breakfast buffet was also praised with guests mentioning the great service provided by the friendly staff. The hotel's housekeeping staff also received accolades for their exceptional work. While some guests noted that not all staff were well-trained, the majority found them to be helpful, professional and efficient. Special shout-outs were given to Giannis, Mina, Despina and Alex for their kind and helpful service. Despite a few minor issues, guests found the staff at Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre to be excellent overall, making for a pleasant stay.
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre offers a sun deck and a rooftop swimming pool for guests to enjoy. The hotel's facilities, which include a small but adequate heated pool, offer bar and food service on the open terrace while sun loungers are available. Although the pool is small, it is spotless and great for kids to splash around in. Some guests found the rooftop area, which includes the swimming pool, is too small for the hotel and the lack of sun lounges and a life guard can be inconvenient. However, families loved the rooftop pool and some found it to be their favorite amenity, providing a nice spot to relax after a day of exploring the city. Keep in mind that the rooftop pool closes in winter and may be inaccessible outside of daytime hours.
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, is a lovely hotel with plenty of facilities, making it a great choice for families. While some guests noted that the family rooms were on the smaller side, others found them to be spacious and nicely equipped. Kids especially loved the rooftop pool, which provided a great splash zone. The hotel's restaurant was also accommodating to families, ensuring that even picky eaters were satisfied. In terms of location, some guests noted that it might not be ideal for families, but overall, families recommend this hotel for both business and leisure travel. However, it's worth noting that there are no specific activities or facilities for children and some guests reported having small beds or crowded rooms. But with the addition of baby cribs upon request, the Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre can still be a comfortable stay for the whole family.
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG, is a perfect place to stay with superb facilities and services. Although some guests believe that it could be better, it still has a high-quality service comparable to a 5-star hotel. The hotel has a fabulous club room with all the amenities for IHG status guests. Furthermore, the hotel is very clean and the view from the room is superb. The breakfast is foaret bun and variat and the staff provides a vrais 5 étoile service. Overall, the hotel is excellent with some minor flaws like limited parking options that cost extra money.
Yes, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG.
No, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG.
Yes, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre by IHG has a gym.
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