Hotel The Gem Society Athens is a 4-star hotel on Aristidou Street, in the shopping district of Athens, near Monastiraki. It has a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour reception and breakfasts suitable for vegans. It is worth considering if you travel with specific dietary needs.
Location and getting around
On foot, Syntagma, Monastiraki and Psyrri are about 10 minutes away. Plaka and the Ancient Agora are around 15, as are the Acropolis (the Parthenon) and the National Archaeological Museum. According to the hotel, Monastiraki Metro and train stations are a few minutes’ walk away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are hypoallergenic. They have air conditioning, a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some have a private terrace with city views.
- A restaurant serving continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast.
- Bar.
- A 24-hour reception with multilingual staff.
- Concierge and luggage storage.
- Airport transfer on request, according to the hotel.
- Free Wi-Fi.
Who it suits
- Vegans and vegetarians who want a breakfast designed for them.
- Guests with allergies looking for hypoallergenic rooms.
- Travellers with an afternoon flight on the last day: you can leave your bag in storage and keep sightseeing.
Other options are in the category of 4-star hotels.
Good to know
- Check-in hours: from 14:00 to midnight.
- Check-out hours: until 12:00.
- Only some rooms have a terrace; ask for one when booking if you are interested.
- The airport transfer must be requested in advance; ask the hotel about the price and conditions.