Sofitel Athens Airport
May 23, 2016 | 8:21 am
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Sofitel Athens Airport
We will be 3 guests staying at Sofitel Athens airport later this week. I have booked 2 rooms using my Accor Platinum account.
For 3 of us to have access to the lounge, I guess I will have to upgrade one room to a Luxury Club Sofitel room.
- Is there any chance for both rooms to be upgraded ?
- If not, does anyone know how much Sofitel will charge for the upgrade ?
- Has anyone experienced the lounge in this particular Sofitel ? It is worth it ?
Thanks.
For 3 of us to have access to the lounge, I guess I will have to upgrade one room to a Luxury Club Sofitel room.
- Is there any chance for both rooms to be upgraded ?
- If not, does anyone know how much Sofitel will charge for the upgrade ?
- Has anyone experienced the lounge in this particular Sofitel ? It is worth it ?
Thanks.
May 23, 2016 | 12:58 pm
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My experience is Sofitel hotels are generally more generous in extending benefits to multiple rooms compared to the other Accor brands.
I don't know this particular hotel but I usually find Sofitel hotels have extended lounge access to all guests when I've booked two rooms. Sometimes upgrading both rooms to Club rooms, sometimes only upgrading one room but granting lounge access for all guests.
I don't know this particular hotel but I usually find Sofitel hotels have extended lounge access to all guests when I've booked two rooms. Sometimes upgrading both rooms to Club rooms, sometimes only upgrading one room but granting lounge access for all guests.
May 23, 2016 | 1:57 pm
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My experience is Sofitel hotels are generally more generous in extending benefits to multiple rooms compared to the other Accor brands.
I don't know this particular hotel but I usually find Sofitel hotels have extended lounge access to all guests when I've booked two rooms. Sometimes upgrading both rooms to Club rooms, sometimes only upgrading one room but granting lounge access for all guests.
I don't know this particular hotel but I usually find Sofitel hotels have extended lounge access to all guests when I've booked two rooms. Sometimes upgrading both rooms to Club rooms, sometimes only upgrading one room but granting lounge access for all guests.
May 23, 2016 | 3:35 pm
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I love this hotel. Plan on multiple showers....the BEST hotel shower ever.
I barely remember the lounge...but I do remember not being impressed and probably not worth an upgrade if it costs money (IMO)...I would spend the extra money enjoying a drink or appetizers in the bar area downstairs. Being a Platinum ( I was then as well) they gave us drink coupons for the bar as well as lounge access. Once we checked out the lounge we made a beeline for the bar downstairs.
I barely remember the lounge...but I do remember not being impressed and probably not worth an upgrade if it costs money (IMO)...I would spend the extra money enjoying a drink or appetizers in the bar area downstairs. Being a Platinum ( I was then as well) they gave us drink coupons for the bar as well as lounge access. Once we checked out the lounge we made a beeline for the bar downstairs.
Jun 10, 2016 | 5:55 am
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What would be the cheapest place to book this? Is there anyway of getting this for cheaper than $200 ? Or with points?
Jun 10, 2016 | 6:22 am
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(Greece is not on sale this week).
By the way, I stayed there 2 weeks ago. Its a nice property. Location at the airport is great in case of late arrival or early departure.
Jun 10, 2016 | 6:58 am
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I stay here once a year or so...and I have never gotten a rate cheaper then $180-$220 US. I always go for the limited cancellation (3 days). You can get a non-refundable ( and they mean it) for under $200 ( I think now it is about $181) ..the 3 day is at $203.
Jun 10, 2016 | 9:23 am
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If I recall from my stay in March the lounge is on its own floor. I was just given another swipe keycard at reception to access this floor and the lounge. This was as platinum. There was no staff and no other guests. Its nothing special, free alcohol (beer and wine all day I think and spirits during happy hour in the evening) and snacks (again better during happy hour). We visited twice and never saw nor interacted with anyone. I would think that once you have the key you can take as many people as you want (though I don't think you would want to stay long).
Jun 12, 2016 | 12:11 pm
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Service is good, restaurant is pleasant and hotel has an indoor pool.
But design is pretty dated.
Good for early flight but I don't think any Sofitel should be an airport hotel (and a downtown Sofitel would be of course welcome)
But design is pretty dated.
Good for early flight but I don't think any Sofitel should be an airport hotel (and a downtown Sofitel would be of course welcome)
Jun 12, 2016 | 12:45 pm
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One of the most common questions I see on a Greek forum is are there any alternatives to the " expensive" Athens Airport Sofitel.
Unfortunately, there is not. The next closest hotel ( Holiday Inn I think) is about 11 kilometers away towards Athens and not really a good alternative. for an early morning flight.
Jun 12, 2016 | 1:53 pm
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Jun 13, 2016 | 7:03 am
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The brand new Pullman CDG is a great example. Best airport hotel I have stayed at yet. Even has a pool, steam room and sauna. Prices are affordable too.