What can I say? The Athens Gate is a fantastic hotel. The location is perfect, the staff is really friendly and nice. It was perfect. I booked a lower rate room, but when we got there, they gave us a "room with a view" for the same price without my having to ask for the upgrade. We stayed there two nights before a cruise and the morning after the cruise we had to leave the ship around 9:00 a.m. and we had nothing to do before our 7:00 p.m. flight to London, so we took a chance and arrived back at the Athens Gate Hotel and asked if they would mind holding our luggage for four hours even though we did not have a reservation for the evening. They agreed which was so helpful as we could roam around, have a nice lunch, then take the Metro to the airport. This saved us quite a bit of money as we didn't have to book a shore excursion from the cruise line to "fill our day". I loved the breakfast as well. The staff at the front desk and the folks up in the bar area always had a smile on their faces. It is a great stop. Did I mention the view???

For the first time in Greece, this is a great hotel. Fresh and new on the inside, 1/2 block from the Metro stop and a short walk to the Plaka for great restaurants. Great rooftop bar and restaurant and just across the street from the Temple Olympiad of Zeus. Also, just below the Acropolis. I'd stay here again!

OUTSTANDING! That's how we rate not only the hotel but the service and especially the personnel. After a less than enjoyable ride into town, thanks to protesters, we arrived thinking Athens may have been a mistake. Those thoughts were removed by the people of the Athens Gate. We were greeted with ice water and traditional Greek pastry/candy. The front desk made their services for tours available and the fine folks in the BEST bar/cafe were great. All in all, our trip to Athens was made by these fine people.

Fab location, close to Plaka restaurants and shops. Amazing views from roof top bar of Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus (esp at night). Room was stylish and clean with view as promised. Friendly staff and good breakfast. I am so often disappointed with hotels, but this was a great place to stay. Highly recommend it!