The Hotel Royal Olympic Athens is a 5-star hotel on Athanasiou Diakou Street, opposite the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It has a garden pool, a gym, a rooftop restaurant and 18 meeting rooms. It suits a business trip as well as a visit to the Acropolis.
Location and getting around
The Acropolis Museum is about a 5-minute walk away. The Acropolis, the Plaka neighbourhood and the Panathenaic Stadium are around 10 minutes on foot, and Syntagma Square about 15.
From the rooftop restaurant bar, Ioannis, you can see the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, according to the hotel. To compare other places, see our 5-star hotels.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are soundproofed and have air conditioning, a minibar, a desk, satellite TV and a bathroom with a shower or bath, a hairdryer and toiletries. According to the hotel, most face the Temple of Zeus or the garden with the pool.
There is an outdoor pool and a gym. The rooftop serves Greek cuisine and cocktails. Breakfast includes buffet, continental, à la carte and Greek options.
Who it suits
- Guests coming for a meeting or a company event.
- Anyone who wants to stroll to the Panathenaic Stadium and the Acropolis Museum.
- Travellers who prefer a bath to a shower and ask for one when booking.
Good to know
- Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30, with photo ID and a credit card. If you arrive later, let the hotel know.
- Check-out is between 11:00 and 12:00.
- Wi-Fi is not listed among the hotel’s services, so ask if you need it.