Syntagma Square - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Parliament - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
National Gardens - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Plaka (old town) - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Kalimarmaro (old Olympic stadium) - 1.5 kilometers (1 mile)
Acropolis - 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
New Acropolis Museum - 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
Herodus Atticus (ancient theater) - 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
Ancient Agora - 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
Omonia Square - 2 kilometers (1.5 miles)
National Archaeological Museum - 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles)
Piraeus port - 8 kilometers (5 miles)
Kifissia - 10 kilometers (6 miles)
Vouliagmeni (coastal resort) - 25 kilometers (15.5miles)

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 27 kilometers (17 miles).

A 24-hour express bus service and yellow taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Athens (Syntagma Square). By summer 2004 a new railway line should be linked to the Athens' Metro, which will also serve all airport terminals and take passengers into central Athens.

The recently extended Athens Metro system connects the hotel with the rest of central Athens within 15 minutes. The Metro station closest to the hotel is Evangelismos. There is also a wide choice of buses. The hotel can order yellow taxi cabs on request.

This hotel has 158 guestrooms, all of which were fully remodeled in 2001, when contemporary furnishings and high-tech facilities were introduced. Each room is individually decorated with color-coordinated bed linens, floor-to-ceiling sweeping curtains and carpets. Desks have high-speed Internet access (fee). All rooms have en-suite marble bathrooms.

Le Grand Balcon - Located on the sixth floor, this restaurant offers unforgettable nighttime views over Athens. Through summer, sliding glass doors open onto a large terrace area. The interior is decorated almost entirely in white, leaving the focus on the city lights and the food. The restaurant is open for dinner only (Tuesday-Saturday) and the signature dish is Grilled Fillet of Beef Chavolair with Mushroom Risotto. Le Grand Balcon is frequented by hotel guests, business people out to impress, and romantic couples. American Buffet breakfast is also served here.

Frame - Opened in 2001, this bar-restaurant and lounge comprises an airy, double-height space, adorned with 70s revival decor: perspex, chrome, animal skin throws, and orange and brown fabrics. It is open for coffee, snacks, lunch and dinner daily, and on Sundays serves brunch. Through summer, Frame also operates in a marquee garden space across the road, especially popular with young, glamorous Athenians.

What to expect: In upmarket Kolonaki, an immaculately dressed doorman greets visitors as they pass through sliding glass doors into a spacious reception area adorned with leather armchairs, pine floors, vases of freshly cut flowers, and discreet lighting. Purpose-built in 1973, this six-storey hotel offers a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, appreciated by businesspeople and discerning tourists alike.

Amenity highlights: The interior was remodeled in 2001, bringing in modern furnishing and hi-tech facilities. Le Grand Balcon offers refined dining and romantic nighttime views, while the trendy Frame bar-restaurant serves up informal meals. Guests can shop at the Afternoon Boutique, stocking clothes and accessories by contemporary Greek designers. In summer, guests can relax at the rooftop pool, set off against the rugged, pine-scented slopes of Lycabettus Hill.

Insider tip: Just a five-minute walk from the hotel, a funicular runs up to the summit of Lycabettus Hill, crowned by the tiny whitewashed church of St George. The highest vantage point in town, it affords panoramic views. Close by, an open-air theater hosts summer concerts - the 2002 program included Moby and Massive Attack.

Throughout summer, the rooftop pool offers a welcome retreat from the noise and heat of the city below. White canvas deckchairs line the perimeter of the emerald green basin, while a small bar serves refreshments. The adjoining mini gym functions throughout the year, upon request.

On the ground floor, the Afternoon Boutique displays a limited selection of fashion items bearing the names of some of Greece’s top designers, while the Elias salon is the in-house hairdressers.

Tony's Bar has been given over to a small informal business center, with two computers with high-speed internet access (fee). Faxing and photocopying can be carried out at the reception. There are three conference areas: The Grand Balcon and Aphrodite, accommodating up to 400 participants, the Andros Hall for 250, and the Phaedra-Hydra Hall for 500.

Through summer, the open-air rooftop pool provides for swimming and sunbathing.

The steep slopes of Lycabettus Hll are crisscrossed by a network of footpaths, which wind their way between rocky outcrops and dense Mediterranean vegetation. Perfect for an early evening stroll, the paths are also popular with fitness buffs and joggers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Tax of 10.16% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 12 and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.