About Melia Athens
Meliá Athens features a health club, outdoor pool and restaurant. The hotel is located a short walk from the National Archeological Museum and close to Omonia metro station.
Light and fresh guest rooms are equipped with satellite TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, minibar and air conditioning. Marble bathrooms include hydro-massage bathtubs and shower massage cabins.
The hotel health club features fitness equipment and a sauna. The rooftop terrace is home to an outdoor pool and bar, as well as stunning views of the Acropolis and Mount Lycabettus.
The hotel restaurant, Vivendo, serves a full breakfast buffet and à la carte lunch and dinner menus. The lobby bar features a fireplace while the café serves tasty drinks.
The National Archaeological Museum, National Library and Hellenic Parliament are all within a short distance of Meliá Athens. The nearby metro station offers easy passage to the Acropolis Museum, Parthenon and many of Athens’ other attractions.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Rooftop terrace is perfect for unwinding.
Equipped with a bar and pool, the rooftop terrace at the Meliá Athens hotel is a favorite with summertime guests. In addition to being a great place to unwind, the terrace also offers stunning views of the Acropolis and Mount Lycabettus. That view improves twofold at sunset.
positive:
Rooms are a good size, modern and clean.
Guests report that rooms and suites at the hotel are a good size, with plenty of room to maneuver. Furnishings, décor and amenities are described as modern, whilst the hotel in general is considered clean.
positive:
Omonia metro station is nearby.
Omonia metro station, which serves Lines 1 and 2, is a five minute walk from the hotel. This short walk makes it easy for guests to transfer across Athens and see the city's magnificent tourist attractions.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Surrounding neighborhood is somewhat rundown.
Whilst many guests thoroughly enjoy their stay at Meliá Athens, some report that the neighborhood immediately surrounding the hotel is rundown, which can prove intimidating. Graffiti is prevalent and some visitors relate tales of pick-pockets prowling the street.
negative:
In-room Wi-Fi proves expensive.
Past guests have criticized the cost of in-room Wi-Fi, which is said to be on the steep side. Wi-Fi in the lobby is free, which in turn leads to a lot of bodies taking up space as they take advantage of internet access.
negative:
Traffic can cause lower floor rooms to be noisy.
Meliá Athens is located beside a busy junction. As such, guests have reported that noise levels on lower level rooms can make it hard to relax and sleep. That being said, guests staying above the fourth floor generally receive a quiet night.