Plaka Hotel in Athens Is Simply Perfect

                                                                     By Nancy Snipper





Rooftop Terrace

Entrance

Location, location location! Let’s start with this unbeatable feature of Plaka Hotel (AKA Hotel Plaka). Rated as a 3-star hotel (deserves a star higher rating, as far as I’m concerned), it’s in a perfect spot that puts you in the heart of the city - a stone’s throw away from gleaming Syntagma square whose main advantage is its airport bus that conveniently runs non-stop.  The hotel is a hop away from the luxury shopping on

Ermou Street

(no cars here) and the fabulous flea market of Monastiraki.  This hotel’s appealing accommodation comes by its name honestly because a jolly jaunt away are all the those yummy restaurants that saddle the stairs of Athens renown Plaka district. I have been to Athens countless times, so I know that visiting this spruced up and rambunctious city requires your own retreat where tranquility and beauty describe the place where you hang your hat.  That is another reason I love this hotel. I am greeted with authentic hospitality and peace. The front desk reception is never too busy to help you find what you are looking for. George Papadakis and Dorina Stathopoulou - a fine yet humble photographer - run the place behind the scene. Their quiet charm and patience is reflected throughout the hotel.

Lounge

Acropolis View

You see, it’s not a big hotel, just 67 modern, really cool rooms. Personally, I feel rather special with the high ceiling and cathedral windows that open to offer sweet breezes, greenery and best of all - a sterling view to the Acropolis.  Most rooms offer this. Indeed, as soon as I check into my own spacious gem of a room and look out at Greece’s most famous landmark, I feel I am neighbouring with the gods. Plaka Hotel keeps the view going with a 360-degree spectacular panoramic vista from its rooftop garden.

Roof Garden

Please, forget about staying at those dowager impersonal hotels that dig deep into your wallet. There is no need to search for forgettable glitz and phoney glory in some huge hotel that can’t even remember your name. Yes, there’s Internet at Plaka Hotel, a bar, all necessary amenities and cozy comforts.

Breakfast Room

Speaking of comfort, how about food? The big buffet breakfast here is on the house. Along with an endless array of North American breakfast fare, there is a Greek corner nook where among tasty fruits and breads, you can enjoy the greatest yogurt ever made.  Yes, the Greek honey is mighty fine too.

It’s a feast here, but one without all the clamour and stress that many Athenian accommodations can’t avoid. Kali Taxidi!

Plaka Hotel is located at

7 Kapnikareas Street

at Mitropoleos.

Location

For reservations and enquiries, email: plaka@athenshotelgroup.com .

The website is: http://www.plakahotel.gr/