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Old Dec 11, 2022 | 3:28 am
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nicolas75
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InterContinental Athens

What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and was upgraded to King Bed Acropolis View.

How are the rooms?
Around 35 sqm large

Seating area
Desk with EU and UK sockets.

Comfortable bed

Bathroom with bathtub. Byredo amenities.

View over Acropolis

Pretty old television set.
Large selection of International channels (but Arte channel was unfortunately not operating).
No Chromecast

Kettle and Nespresso coffee machine
No free PressReader

How is the exec. lounge?
Club lounge is temporarily located at Première restaurant top floor.
Superb view and terrace.
Good breakfast.
Quite basic hot evening options.

What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
Very friendly staff: you are welcomed at this hotel like by friends.

BAD
Nothing, even if renovation of the club lounge is much expected.

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, for the quality of service and accommodation.
Still Athens needs a Kimpton hotel in a more central area.
I have been told by Club staff that the hotel will undergo soon a complete renovation.

Detailed review with pictures
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