Athenaeum InterContinental, an IHG Hotel

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Sabrina Iacaruso

4/5Google· 2 months ago

Nice hotel in a residential area of Athens. Away from the city center, but close enough to take a 10-15 min tram, car or metro ride to get there. The area is what I would call up & coming. We had a suite with 2 full baths. The hotel also had the roll away bed already made when we checked in, which was a smooth & quick process. The suite was big by European standards. The king sized bed was big enough for 2 adults & a kid. While the bed was nice and firm, the pillows would get flat pretty quickly and the duvet would get hot in the middle of the night. The pool was nice with food & beverage service. However the black flooring is really hot from baking in the sun all day and is hot enough to feel like you're burning your feet. The rooftop bar/restraunt is the star of the hotel. It's a must!

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Amr Aloufi

5/5Google· Edited 2 months ago

I stayed at the InterContinental Athena a week ago with my family, for eight nights. We had two connecting rooms, and everything was simply excellent. The service was top-notch, and the staff were incredibly courteous and attentive. Every request we had was met with care. The room service was excellent, the housekeeping was outstanding, and the reception and concierge were superb. This was actually my third visit to the same hotel in 10 years , especially after the renovation, and it continues to impress!

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Nadia A. Malik

5/5Google· 3 weeks ago

Guest: Mehvish Aijaz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family had a wonderful stay at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens. The hotel is beautiful, the facilities are excellent, and the lounge was a fantastic place to relax after exploring Athens. What truly made our stay exceptional was the outstanding service from Ioannis, Bleona, Rania, Emmanouela, George, Theddoris and Adriana. Whether at the front desk or in the lounge, each of them was professional, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our family's stay memorable. Their warm hospitality, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond made us feel valued throughout our visit. Team members like these are what set great hotels apart, and they are a real credit to the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens. We highly recommend this hotel to families and anyone visiting Athens, and we look forward to returning in the future.

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KCC

4/5IHG· a month ago

Overall it was good. People were mostly friendly and helpful throughout the hotel. The room was decently size and AC was really good for the Athens summer. However, a couple things that made it a little bit unsatisfied. When we checked in on Sunday, we asked about eating at the Premiere Restaurant. I mentioned if it's fine on Monday to make a reservation at the Premiere that night, and I was told that's not a problem at all. However the person failed to mention the Premiere restaurant does not open on Mondays and Tuesdays so we didn't get a chance to eat there. We booked with the Chase's Edit credits and was hoping to have an upgrade. We did checked in very early and we were grateful they did give us a room early (10am), however just a bit disappointed we didn't get a room upgrade. One minor thing is that the shower did not have a place to hold any personal toiletries. It would great if that can be added so you don't have to put your toiletries on the floor when you shower. Also just like most hotels now, they don't provide you with any toothbrushes, shaving razor, etc. in the room and will have to request them instead.

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holsmum

5/5Tripadvisor· a month ago

We stayed here for 4 nights in July with our children (young adults) and had booked 2 rooms. IHG Diamond membership was recognised in advance with good communications. We upgraded in advance to a suite using a confirmable suite upgrade 2 weeks before. Our children’s room was upgraded before arrival to a Club room with Acropolis view. This gave them a higher floor and better view than us! We received a warm welcome at the Club Lounge check in and were able to help ourselves to drinks and afternoon tea. The lounge has been refurbished and is a lovely space,, especially the outdoor balcony area with Acropolis views. This is blocked at times with a huge crane as work is still ongoing with a side of the hotel under tarpaulin. Lounge staff were very helpful with restaurant bookings and tourism queries. Breakfast, afternoon tea and evening snacks were excellent along with drink selection including champagne, wine and beer available all day. À la carte breakfast items take around 20 minutes to make as they come from the ground floor kitchen. We also tried Cafe Zoe buffet, it was a great selection too. Coffees are made to order at both breakfast locations. Both rooms and bathrooms had been refurbished and were beautiful. Our suite was huge with a lounge and 2 full bathrooms. We appreciated the lounge area of the suite to be together as a family. Note key cards only allow access to your floor in the elevator so this can be difficult, if like us you have family on different floors. We appreciated the pool to cool off after exploring in the mornings. It can get busy but the lifeguards were very helpful in trying to find beds and not allowing people to block beds they were not using. Iced water was provided. The pool area didn’t appear to have been refurbished. The gym area in the basement was ok, again this didn’t seem to be refurbished. The location is a bit out of the way but we used Uber for getting around so it wasn’t an issue for us at all. They usually arrive at the hotel very quickly. From Athens we took the overnight ferry to Intercontinental Crete, we hoped to check out as late as possible, they provided the best solution they could, keeping one room for a few extra hours. Overall, this was a great family stay. The refurbished lounge, rooms and staff really made for it us along with the pool area.

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Mike C. Chung

4/5Google· 3 months ago

We had a wonderful stay at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens. Check‑in on the Club floor set the tone right away as there is a dedicated desk for Club guests, and we were greeted by Pemy, who was exceptional. She walked us through everything we needed for a great stay in Athens, and her hospitality made a strong first impression. The Club lounge itself was a beautiful space, with both indoor and outdoor seating and an attentive team that made every visit feel special. From the rooftop, we could see the Acropolis, and at night it was absolutely stunning lit up against the sky. Our room on the 8th floor was spacious and modern, with a king bed and a separate living area. It was incredibly comfortable and gave us plenty of room to relax after exploring the city. We also had fantastic meals at both of the hotel’s restaurants — Cafezoe and Artbistrot. The breakfast buffet at Cafezoe offered all the classic continental and hot options, plus Greek specialties like yogurt and baklava. For dinner, Artbistrot completely blew us away. As someone who have spent 200 stay days around the world and with an elite status with one of the global hotel brands, I’ve never had a hotel restaurant meal that made me want to write a review until now. We ordered the Truffle Fries, Iberico Pork Chops, and the Moussaka, and every dish was outstanding. Our server, Anastasia, was wonderful—engaging, friendly, and always checking in at the right moments. The hotel is about a 26‑minute (1.5‑mile) walk to the Acropolis, and if you enjoy walking, the location is great. It’s roughly the same distance to the Plaka, Monastiraki, the Athens Flea Market, and other major spots. Overall, the combination of service, comfort, dining, and location made this stay truly memorable.

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M C

3/5Google· 2 months ago

The rooms are spacious and clean but the beds are incredibly soft and the pillows are practically flat. Love the shower. The breakfast has a big variety but the cooked food weren't very tasty. This was by far the worst 5-star hotel breakfast I've experienced. All the staff I encountered were very friendly except for Efi, who services breakfast. She needs to smile more and be less stern in her responses. The pool staff were also great. Art Lounge served delicious food.

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donna hansen

5/5Google· 4 months ago

5 star stay! The whole place feels luxurious and welcoming. Food was consistently delicious. Room was clean and set up very well. Great shower. Nice relaxing pool atmosphere. LOVED the pianist in the lobby in the evenings. We were always torn between sitting at the lobby bar to listen to the piano vs. going to the rooftop bar with the view of the Acropolis.