The Athens Marriott Hotel is a five-star hotel on Syngrou Avenue, opposite the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. It has a rooftop pool and restaurant with views of the Acropolis and the sea. It is a good fit if you are going to the opera or to an event at the cultural centre, or if you want to stay halfway between the centre and the coast.
Location and getting around
It is at number 385 on Syngrou Avenue. Flisvos Marina is 1.4 km away, about a 25-minute walk. The Acropolis is 4.3 km away, the port of Piraeus 4.4 km and Syntagma Square 5.1 km: to get there, public transport or a taxi is the most practical option. Athens airport is 21.7 km away. You will find other hotels in this category in 5-star hotels.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites are decorated in soft tones, with a sofa bed, a 49-inch LED TV and a minibar. The bathroom has a spa-style design.
The Made in Athens restaurant serves breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner using Greek produce. On the roof, E&O is both a bar and a restaurant, next to the pool and the terrace, with views of the Acropolis, the sea and the Greek National Opera. M Club rooms give access to a private lounge with a continental breakfast, snacks and evening drinks.
Who it suits
- You have tickets for the Greek National Opera or the Stavros Niarchos centre.
- You are travelling as a family and a sofa bed in the room would come in handy.
- You want to have dinner looking out at the Acropolis without leaving the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00. The M Club lounge is only for guests who book that type of room.