Melia Athens Hotel
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Melia Athens Hotel Review
The 4-star Melia Athens Hotel is situated in a shopping neighbourhood and overlooks Lycabettus Hill. Featuring a rooftop pool along with a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and an outdoor hot tub, the hotel is nestled within walking distance of a railway station.
The Melia features a daily buffet breakfast. Among other facilities at this contemporary property there is Mondo restaurant serving Greek cuisine as well as Vivendo restaurant featuring Mediterranean dishes. The rooftop bar has a piano and WiFi for you to enjoy your stay at the accommodation. There is a restaurant serving Greek food a 5-minute walk away.
This contemporary accommodation is centrally located around a 5-minute drive from Areopagus Rocky Hill, right in the heart of Athens. The hotel also lies nearly a 5-minute ride from the neoclassical National Archaeological Museum and 10 minutes' drive from Parthenon Ruins.
There is Plaka 1.2 km away, and KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station just a minute's drive from the luxury property.
The Melia Athens welcomes guests to 136 smoke-free rooms. Some of them come with free Wi-Fi along with coffee and tea making facilities. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. The marble-tiled bathrooms are appointed with a spa bathtub and a sauna along with a hairdryer and shower caps.
For those travelling from afar, Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 33 minutes' drive away.
The Melia Athens also includes fitness classes, a casino, and a sundeck. Guests can work out in a gym. A spa lounge will surely add to a perfect stay. This Athens hotel also features a photocopier and a work desk for those arriving on business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Small hotel with some excellent decor.
- Ideal central location very close to AN Club Live Music Venue.
- Surrounded by a garden and a park.
- High-class and nicely furnished units with 2 single beds available with the AC and a coffee machine.
- Bathrooms with a great shower and a bath.
- A nice rooftop restaurant serves up savoury authentic cuisine.
- Sky bar for refreshing cocktails and snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Excellent prices for the area.
- Wi-Fi signal was very weak for such a hotel.
- A few staff members might seem not professional at times.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- parking
- airport shuttle
- spa and wellness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Hi-Fi
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus Electric kettle Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Tower of the Winds 1.38 km (4528 ft)
- Plaka 1.58 km (5184 ft)
- Acropolis 2.31 km (1.44 mi.)
- Parthenon 2.29 km (1.42 mi.)
- Panathenaic Stadium 2.13 km (1.32 mi.)
- Omonia Square 410 m (1345 ft)
- Benaki Museum 1.53 km (5020 ft)