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Phidias Hotel

Athens , Apostolou Pavlou 39, Thissio (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsPhidias Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel located in the heart of Athens, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. The hotel's location is repeatedly described as perfect, ideal, excellent and fantastic with easy access to bars, restaurants and shops. The breakfast is a hit among guests with many positive reviews praising the selection and quality. The hotel staff are exceptional with many guests commenting on their friendliness and helpfulness. The hotel is clean, although some areas are in need of refurbishment. The beds receive mixed reviews with some guests finding them comfortable and others complaining of discomfort. Overall, Phidias Hotel provides satisfactory accommodation for those seeking a budget-friendly stay in Athens.
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Room Types

Double or Twin Room This air-conditioned room comes with a satellite TV, fridge and hairdryer. Most of the units open to a private balcony. An iron can be provided on request.

Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed This air-conditioned room comes with a satellite TV, fridge and hairdryer. Most of the units open to a private balcony. An iron can be provided on request. Please note that the extra bed is a roll-away bed.

Budget Double or Twin Room with no window - Basement Air-conditioned room with a satellite TV, fridge and hairdryer. Please note that this room type has no window.

Quadruple Room This room type consists of 2 interconnecting rooms, one of which opens to a balcony. It comes with a satellite TV, fridge and hairdryer. An iron can be provided on request.

Budget Single Room - Basement - No Window Please note that this room does not have windows.

About Phidias Hotel

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Guest Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Location

The Phidias Hotel boasts a superb location for those visiting Athens. Perfectly situated in the heart of the city, it's just a 10-15 minute walk to the Acropolis, the Thisseos Square and market and the commercial area of Ermou Street. Some lucky guests are even treated to views of the Parthenon. The neighborhood is fantastic with plenty of restaurants and the metro just a stone's throw away. The area is safe, clean and bustling with activity. The hotel is located on a pedestrian street, so it's calm and quiet when you want to relax. The location was repeatedly described as perfect, ideal, excellent and fantastic. With easy access to bars, restaurants and shops, this is the perfect base for exploring Athens.

Breakfast

Phidias Hotel's breakfast is a hit among guests with many positive reviews praising the selection and quality. Some reviewers found the breakfast to be basic but acceptable while others described it as copious and delicious. The buffet includes both sweet and savory options and even offers traditional Greek bread. The outdoor seating area and pleasant staff add to the overall enjoyable breakfast experience. Some guests suggest improvements could be made, but overall, the breakfast is a great start to the day at Phidias Hotel.

Rooms

Phidias Hotel offers a range of rooms, some of which are basic and old, while others are modern and comfortable. Some guests reported small rooms, but this is expected in an old building. However, all guests found their rooms clean and well-maintained. Some guests had issues with their initial room allocation, but the hotel staff quickly resolved the issue and provided alternative rooms. Most rooms have good facilities, but some guests noted issues such as broken shower holders and the lack of a kettle in the room. The hotel could also benefit from refurbishing some of its tired decor. Despite these minor issues, most guests were pleased with their stay, citing excellent breakfast choices, cleanliness and the helpfulness of the staff. Some rooms had poor ventilation and some guests reported mold and mildew in their rooms. Nonetheless, guests appreciated the hotel's great location and views, such as those that come with a balcony overlooking the Acropolis. Overall, Phidias Hotel provides satisfactory accommodation for those seeking a budget-friendly stay in Athens.

Beds

Guests have mixed feelings about the beds at Phidias Hotel. While some found them to be comfortable, others complained of discomfort, worn-out mattresses and oversized pillows that were not comfortable. There were also some complaints about bed linens, including stained towels and unpleasant odors. Despite these issues, some guests reported having very comfortable beds. However, cleanliness was an issue for some, as some guests found previous guests' towels in their bathrooms and reported that their beds were only made once during their stay.

Cleanliness

Phidias Hotel has been described by guests as clean with perfectly clean rooms and daily and quality cleaning service. The hotel's location was also praised for being safe and clean, although some areas of the hotel were in need of refurbishment due to tired decoration and dry mould around balcony windows. Some guests did note issues with the cleanliness of their rooms, including dirty towels, mould in bathrooms and uncleaned floors and bedsheets. However, these negative comments were outweighed by positive feedback on the cleanliness of the hotel as a whole.

Staff

The staff of the Phidias Hotel are exceptional with many guests commenting on their friendliness and helpfulness. They go out of their way to assist guests with directions, taxi bookings and resolving any issues that may arise. The receptionist Alexandra receives special mentions for her helpfulness. Guests also appreciated the location of the hotel and the traditional Athenian neighborhood it was situated in. The breakfast is good and the hotel is clean. Although some negative reviews were mentioned regarding the staff's communication and behavior, the general consensus is that the staff are professional, friendly and accommodating.

Nightlife

Phidias Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Athens' most recognizable pedestrian street with easy access to the Acropolis and the subway station just a 3-minute walk away. The area surrounding the hotel is filled with numerous restaurants and bars, providing guests with a wide selection of dining options at affordable prices. The location also allows for easy access to the lively neighborhoods of Athens with taverns, cafes and pubs just a few minutes' walk away. Guests rave about the beautiful area with its many establishments and recommend it for a night out.

No, Phidias Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Phidias Hotel.

Yes, Phidias Hotel welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Phidias Hotel.

No, Phidias Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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