Hermes Hotel is 3 star hotel with 45 rooms and the facilities of Pets Allowed and Restaurant.
Hermes Hotel has
4.10 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.30 for Location, 4.00 for Rooms, 4.00 for Service, 4.10 for Value).
The hotel is recommended for
Honeymoon.
This is a budget hotel with the rates from
49 USD to
180 USD.
Hermes Hotel is one of the recommended hotels
under 100 USD near
Syntagma Square, it is also not far from
Acropolis and
Parthenon.
Hermes Hotel details:
Hermes Hotel enjoys a quiet spot in Plaka, only 2 blocks from the Syntagma Metro Station. It offers spacious rooms with work desk.
The rooms at Hermes Hotel have modern furnishings, wooden floors and marble bathrooms. Each is equipped with a hairdryer, satellite TV, mini fridge and safe. Some rooms have a balcony while others have a large window.
A rich American buffet is offered each morning. Drinks are served at the lobby bar, which also features a 42’’ TV set, magazines and table games. A great variety of Greek taverns are found in the surrounding area.
For children, Hermes Hotel has a play room. Wi-Fi access is provided at a small charge.
The hotel’s location in Plaka is ideal for visits to the Acropolis and the new museum, while it is 200 metres from Syntagma Square, the metro, tram lines and the Athens Airport Bus X95.
You can enjoy a roof top terrace with view of the Plaka area and even a glimpse of the Acropolis.
In the lobby area, a computer with internet access is available, with a small charge. There is a colourful bar with table games.
Families can make use of the play room next to the breakfast room and a push chair, available for your touring in Athens, with no charge.
The reception staff can arrange for you guided tours. Please, let us know in advance.
Location
Hotel Hermes is situated in the most prestigious area of Athens, Plaka ( the old city), with tourist attractions and museums nearby. You are 2 blocks way from the Syntagma Square and the Parliament, with the change of guard every hour. The Plaka area is a lively and safe place to walk around, with a great choice of open-air tavernas, restaurants and coffee places.
Monastiraki Flea Market (150 m) - On Sunday the market becomes bustling, with crowds of people buying and selling
Acropolis (10 minutes' walk) - One of the greatest historical sites
Temple of Olympian Zeus (450 m) - The first Olympic stadium
Ermou Shopping Street (100 m) - A pedestrianised shopping street in the center of Athens
Rooms
There are 45 elegant rooms, newly furnished with an exclusive contemporary design and relaxing colours. Some rooms have a balcony and some have a large window. All rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture and a big mirror, all specially designed to offer you a pleasant stay.
All rooms have luxury white marble bathrooms with a bath or shower and bathroom amenities. Rooms have a 21" TV.
Facilities
General: Mini bar, Parking (fee required), Continental Breakfast, Heating, Kitchenette, Restaurant, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Dinner, Pets Allowed, Family Rooms, Design Hotel, Electronic Door Locks, First Class Hotel, Luggage Storage, Free breakfast, In Room Movies, Bar, Breakfast Buffet, 24 hour security, Reception, 24-Hour Front Desk, Children allowed, Lobby, Elevator, Combination, OffsiteParking, Safety Deposit Box, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, Valet Parking, Air conditioning, Exterior room entrance, Terrace, Hair dryer, Non-Smoking Rooms, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Interior room entrance, Indoor Parking, Soundproofed Rooms, Television, Restricted access
Activities: Whirlpool, Games Room, Golf, Indoor Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground
Services: Dry Cleaning, Tour Desk, Voicemail, Wakeup service, Fax/Photocopying, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Data ports, Currency Exchange, Medical Service, Airport Shuttle, Map, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Car Rental, Concierge, Video checkout
Location: Business Center
Dining
A full buffet breakfast is offered from 07.00 till 10.00. You can enjoy a rich breakfast of: juices, eggs, ham, cheese, fruit, yogurt, Greek honey, fruit salad,a fresh bread variety, aromatic coffee and tea and croissants etc. Breakfast can be offered even later on a tray.
A restaurant is open for groups, with a variety of menus. The hotel has ISO and HACCP qualifications.
The colourful bar with paintings by Corinna O' Brien is next to the reception area and open all day long.
Hotel policies
Cancellation
THE FULL AMOUNT OF YOUR STAY WILL BE CHARGED DIRECTLY AT RESERVATION TIME ON YOUR CREDIT CARD BY MERIDIAN TRAVEL!! In case of no-show or late cancellation we will not refund the amount of the first night! The full amount of your stay will be charg
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
One child under 10 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
6.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
0.5 % city/tourist tax per person per night is included.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges are applicable.
Dining
American breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 2 per 30 minutes.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
What Travellers Like
- The hotel is in a great location, near the Acropolis. It is fairly easy to walk to from the subway, which I took from the airport. The hotel itself is nothing special, but the staff was friendly and helpful.. Read review
Posted: Jun 16, 2008
- romeovoid - Ótima localização, excelente atendimento. . Read review
Posted: Feb 20, 2011 - A excelente localizaçao e os serviços ótimos. . Read review
Posted: Feb 20, 2011 - Πολυ καλη θεση και ευχάριστη η διαμονή. . Read review
Posted: Feb 16, 2011 - Gute Lage und die Hotelmitarbeiter waren sehr zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war sauber und neu. . Read review
Posted: Mar 03, 2011
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Great ExperiencePosted: Tue, Dec 27 2005Location:
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Read entire review Great ExperiencePosted: Tue, Dec 13 2005Location:
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1Athenes grouille de bien meilleures adresses, chambre confortable. ...
Read entire review Posted: Wed, Jul 09 2008Location:
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2.3Service:
1.4Value:
2First the good: The hotel itself is alright and all of the staff we met spoke English well enough. It's in a convenient location to many local attractions including the Acropolis....
Read entire review Posted: Sun, Oct 28 2007Location:
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1.9Excellent quiet location for Acropolis, so that you can have breakfast early and after a 10 minute walk arrive at opening time before it starts to fill with coach/cruise parties! Also great location for other sites, metro stations and shopping (Ermou - main shopping street being only 5 minutes walk)......
Read entire review Posted: Sun, Sep 30 2007Location:
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2The Hermes hotel is conveniently located near main metro stations and the touristy Plaka area of Athens. The wifi signals in the rooms are very weak. We stayed at another hotel also in the same area and the staff were very approachable and friendly for nearly the same price....
Read entire review Posted: Sun, Sep 09 2007Location:
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2Bring your own air conditioning, if that's an issue for you in August, because the Hermes' little wall unit just can't keep up with the summer heat! The rooms, all of which have hardwood laminate floors (ours was buckled and coming up in places), are nice looking and clean. The location is good, even......
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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5Good location and clean and comfortable hotel. Staff very friendly, nicely refinished rooms and a great coffee machine offering espresso. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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3.2Walking distance to Omonia Square and location was great. Hotel staff were friendly and rooms were fine. The breakfast was good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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4.4No more than 5 minutes walk from Syntagma Square and location is great. Moreover the hotel is very easy to get to & is located close to shops, nice foyer friendly front desk staff and the rooms are not huge. Breakfast buffet is very good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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3.5Ideal location for sightseeing and tucked away on a quiet street next to a dry cleaners. Good value for money and friendly for nearly the same price. Walking distance to many of the main attractions in Athens, staff were helpful and the Complimentary wine was excellent as we enjoyed our balcony. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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2.7Excellent location in the Plaka and near Ermou Street - good for shopping. Furthermore pretty new hotel, great prices also and modern style furnishing. Many restaurants nearby, friendly staff and the large balcony was very nice. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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4Excellent quiet location for Acropolis, syntagma Square and perfectly adequate at the price. Their service is great, rooms are comfortable and they made sure
we would have an early breakfast. ...
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4.8The ideal location, great hotel and clean and the staff was helpful and courteous. The rooms were adequate and breakfast included was awesome. ...
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4Seeing the ancient sites, the Hermes Hotel is in an excellent location in the Plaka area only 5 minutes walk from Syntagma Square and reception staff are efficient. Rooms are well designed and the included breakfast also is very good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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3.6Good views and the hotel realised the fact the marathon runners needed an early breakfast. The staff helpful and clean room. More hot food, excellent choice. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
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5The location was perfect, the welcome was warm and the staff was also very helpful. The rooms were clean, sent us to a very good lunch restaurant. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sun, Feb 20 2011Location:
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5A excelente localizaçao e os serviços ótimos. ...
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5Ótima localização, excelente atendimento. ...
Read entire review Holiday of a lifetime!Posted: Tue, Aug 04 2009Location:
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Hotel Hermes is situated in the most prestigious area of Athens, Plaka ( the old city), with tourist attractions and museums nearby. You are 2 blocks way from the Syntagma Square and the Parliament, with the change of guard every hour. The Plaka area is a lively and safe place to walk around, with a great choice of open-air tavernas, restaurants and coffee places.
Monastiraki Flea Market (150 m) - On Sunday the market becomes bustling, with crowds of people buying and selling
Acropolis (10 minutes' walk) - One of the greatest historical sites
Temple of Olympian Zeus (450 m) - The first Olympic stadium
Ermou Shopping Street (100 m) - A pedestrianised shopping street in the center of Athens
Travel information
From the airport the distance to central Athens is
30 km.
By Metro:
There is a direct line to Syntagma Square. The journey is about 30 minutes. It operates from 05:50 - 23:30. A single fare costs EUR 6 (2008).
By Bus:
There is a direct route to Syntagma Square on the E95. A single fare costs EUR 3 (2008). From Syntagma square you can walk down Mitropoleos Street. After 3 blocks you should turn left onto Patroou Street. You will see the hotel just in front of you.
By Taxi:
The journey is approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The cost is about EUR 25 to 30, with an extra charge during the evening.
Rooms
There are 45 elegant rooms, newly furnished with an exclusive contemporary design and relaxing colours. Some rooms have a balcony and some have a large window. All rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture and a big mirror, all specially designed to offer you a pleasant stay.
All rooms have luxury white marble bathrooms with a bath or shower and bathroom amenities. Rooms have a 21" TV.
Food and Beverage
A full buffet breakfast is offered from 07.00 till 10.00. You can enjoy a rich breakfast of: juices, eggs, ham, cheese, fruit, yogurt, Greek honey, fruit salad,a fresh bread variety, aromatic coffee and tea and croissants etc. Breakfast can be offered even later on a tray.
A restaurant is open for groups, with a variety of menus. The hotel has ISO and HACCP qualifications.
The colourful bar with paintings by Corinna O' Brien is next to the reception area and open all day long.