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Old Oct 24, 2016, 3:28 am
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nicolas75
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InterContinental Athens

What is your IHG Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, delighted!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate + points and received a balcony suite with Acropolis view.

How are the rooms?
Large (around 70 sqm).

Living room with dining area, seating area

Bedroom with comfortable bed, desk. Flat screen television with large selection of international channels

Separated toilets and entry room

Bathroom with bathtub. Korres amenities.

Large terrace with very nice view over Athens and Acropolis

Recently renovated in an elegant contemporary design
Fast wifi
Very quiet (2 double glass), despite being next to a busy road

How is the exec. lounge?
Very good breakfast.
Good selection of evening hot meals, drinks and afternoon pastries

Great staff

Nice view and pleasant terrace

2 PCs with printer
Quiet
Somewhat dated decor

What was good and what was bad?
Good
  • Wonderful staff , from reception, customer relation manager, club staff, pool staff and housekeeping (smiling, responsive, proactive)
  • Nice upgrade
  • Large and elegant suite, great terrace
  • Club lounge
  • Superb weather (outdoor pool was open, which was very pleasant!)
  • I had to cancel my advance reservation 2 weeks ago because of Athens Airport air controllers' strike. The hotel changed my reservation with no fee.

Bad
Nothing really

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely for the great staff and nice suite.


Pictures of the hotel

Pictures of the city

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