POLIS GRAND HOTEL - ATHENS - GREECE

Area

• 3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
• 2 km to the nearest station (larissa)
• 2 minute walk to the nearest metro station (omonia)
• 30 kms to the nearest airport (athens international airport)
• Close to the trade fair ground (all around)

General

This property underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2004 and has been well maintained ever since, with ongoing small renovations each year, particularly in 2008. It prides itself on its attention to detail and personal touches. There are many pieces of art situated throughout the hotel demonstrating this.Great value in a very central location, this hotel is highly recommended. (1108/AC)

Lobby

Medium in size, the lobby has a warm feel to it and offers some seating. The brasserie is just beyond the lobby.

Exterior

This is a 10-storey modern block with balconies on each floor, fairly typical of the area although more upmarket and better maintained than most of its neighbors.

Restaurant

The main restaurant maintains the contemporary theme of the hotel. It is painted in a cream colour giving it a bright feel, with pine furniture complemented by red and black soft furnishings. There is a selection of Greek and International dishes on offer. During summer, meals and drinks can be enjoyed in the rooftop restaurant which commands superb views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. The hotel now also boasts a brand new ground floor brasserie.

Rooms

Rooms are medium in size with a contemporary decor in tasteful colours. The white marble bathrooms are well appointed and maintained to a high standard. Facilities include: flat screen satellite television, minibar, telephone, safety deposit box (large enough for a laptop), double glazing to soundproof the rooms, air conditioning and hairdryers in bathrooms.

Location

This hotel has one of the best central locations for access to both the shopping and historic sightseeing areas of Athens. The Acropolis, Plaka and Psirri areas and main shopping streets are all within walking distance of the hotel. For those who wish to venture further afield or for airport and port arrivals, Omonia metro station is just around the corner (two minutes' walk).

Facilities

• 10 floors: 10 floors
• Room Service from 7:00 to 22:00: Room Service from 7:00 to 22:00
• 2 lifts: 2 lifts
• Earliest check-in at 12:00: Earliest check-in at 12:00
• Medium sized lobby: Medium sized lobby