Customer Reviews AVA Hotel Athens

We chose to spend 3 nights at AVA as our post-cruise/honeymoon hotel. We decided to upgrade to an Executive room with breakfast and that was the best decision we made. The room was huge and very quiet (we didn't use the kitchen at all). What a great view from our balcony; Acropolis on right, Arch of Hadrian on left! Everything is within walking distance...can't ask for more! Plaka is a small area, so take advantage of this wonderful location and walk around. The hotel only serves breakfast, but there are so many restaurants outside to choose from. If you feel that you are lost, look for the Acropolis as your compass. The hotel staff were very helpful; thank you very much for making our last leg of honeymoon very special. We highly recommend AVA to anyone who wants to appreciate every element of Athens.

In September our son treated my husband and me to an anniversary trip to Greece, my dream destination, and the Amalfi coast in Italy. The three of us were just delighted with AVA Hotel, our first stop. We stayed in their newly remodelled executive suite and were treated as if we were celebrities. Handsome George at the desk greeted us enthusiastically and recommended a lovely place for dinner. When we returned we were surprised to find a complimentary bottle of champagne!
The room was lovely to look at - chandeliers and fine linens -- and comfortable and spacious for all of us. Little touches, such as the trompe l'oeil ceiling in the bathroom, potted plants on the balcony and well-stocked kitchenette made this a truly memorable beginning to our trip.
George and Stavros at the desk could not have been more helpful.
The hotel is beautifully situated in the Plaka close to the Acropolis with stunning views.

We read all the reviews before booking the AVA and amazingly they were all correct in the comments about this gem of a hotel. They have a philosophy to make sure every guest is treated like family. From the greeting by Stavos when we arrived in the evening from a long flight from LA to having arrangements for a price fixed taxi that they call to take you to the airport or port. (Much better than trying to negotiate the taxi fare on your own)
We took the 95 airport bus to Syngama Square (buy ticket at the kiosk just outside the terminal door and remember to punch ticket in the machine in the middle of the bus).
AVA has a great informational web site with all the information including a map and the hotel name/address in Greek. Make a copy of this to take and give to the taxi driver. The AVA hotel really thinks of everything.
Have a great trip and enjoy the hotel and it's prime location in the Plaka.

All the previous reviews are "bang on". Great location -- easy walk from Syntagma square. The hotel is clean, well located in the Plaka, comfortable with very helpful staff. Nice breakfast. Everything as described. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others passing through Athens. Free internet access in the lobby for quick email updates.

The service at this hotel was beyond excellent-the staff was the best I've met in years. We had 12 people in our group. At every moment the employees suggested great places to dine, which sites we should see and met our every expectation. One day a member of our group had his birthday - the staff even delivered us a beautiful birthday cake! This hotel has the ideal location of being in the center of Platka (for shopping). We stayed in a suite on the top floor, we sat on our deck as often as we could with exquisite views of the Acropolis. I was offered a less expensive rate at the King George and Bretagne, but from all we ever heard the AVA Hotel Athens was the place to stay ... and I will recommend this hotel to all my friends who go to Athens.