Deluxe 5 Star Hotels in Athens Greece - Electra Palace Hotel
General: After an eighteen-month period of complete re-construction and refurbishment, the ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL in Plaka reopened its doors to the public on July 17, 2003. In the meantime, the project for the addition of 45 more guestrooms in the newly built wing next to the old one continues, with estimated opening period during April 2004. The Electra Palace Hotel is a five star property under the shadow of the Acropolis, in the picturesque quarter of Plaka. The Hotel is located 35 km. away from ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS airport of Athens and 10 km. away from the Piraeus Port.
Accommodation: The building's facade has changed completely to a new-classical style, impressively lightened at night and together with the hotel's interior exclusive style with its wooden and antique furniture, creates a unique feeling of class and luxury. The existing wing now operates with 95 guestrooms and 7 suites. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, electronic safe box, direct dial phone in the bedroom and in the bathroom, data port for internet connection, satellite TV with pay-movie system, night light, emergency light connected to a power generator, magnifying mirrors in the bathroom and smoke detectors. The superior rooms have balconies with Acropolis view whilst the suites have Jacuzzi bathtubs and separate showers. The decoration of all our guestrooms is classic, in order to match with the classical facade of the hotel and the character of the ancient district of Plaka. Furthermore, the Hotel offers a new modern underground garage with approximately 120 parking spaces, laundry and valet service and room service on a 24-hour basis.
Wining, Dining, Meetings and Events: The restaurant operates temporarily on the 1st floor and serves American buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner. The bar is located on the lobby level, near the lobby lounge. The Athens Electra Palace Hotel is the ideal venue for a successful social or business event. At this stage, one naturally lit function room with a hosting capacity of up to 100 people in theatre style, with state of the art audio-visual equipment and experienced personnel, is available to satisfy the most demanding customer. An additional meeting space with capacity for up to 300 people is also available
Health and Spa Facilities: Hotel Electra palace also offers an indoor heated swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a gym, a sauna, a steambath and a massage room.
