Divani Palace Acropolis - Athens

The location is ideal, walking distance to the busy Plaka, but in a quiet neighborhood. The evening view from the rooftop terrace of the Acropolis was remarkable, and during the mid-afternoon we enjoyed a cooling dip in the pool. We didn't pay the extra $20 for the buffet breakfast and were glad we didn't. The street side cafes a few blocks away had delightful imaginative food for half the price.

Very expensive. No breakfast was included. Wifi didn't work in our room.

I want to first give credit to the doormen/bellmen as they promptly gathered our bags and stored them since we arrived to the hotel early and they were efficient/prompt in retrieving the bags from our room and calling a taxi upon our departure date. Now to the not so good...Upon walking into the hotel, it looked like a "mini conference" was going on right in the lobby as there were over 50-75 people gathered - you can imagine how loud it was. In addition, it was a construction site, which was not even excused or explained by the Reception Team.Then, the check-in staff was very short and non-descriptive of the offered services of the hotel (wi-fi, breakfast, etc.). Lastly, please note the following: (1) There is no such thing as a wash/face clothe (smallest towel is a hand towel); (2) Irons are considered a danger, so they are not offered at this hotel (front desk relayed this message) - not happy as every other island offered this in Greece; (3) We had to unplug lamps to find free outlets; (4) Stepping in and out of the shower over the tub is not an easy feat (and we are young and mobile); (5) The shower curtain cleanliness was not up to par; and (6) Wi-fi is terrible in the rooms (it kept going in and out). I cannot imagine staying beyond one night! I am not sure why the star rating is so high!

The Divani Palace Acropolis is located only 2-3 blocks from the Acropolis Museum and from the south walkway around the Acropolis itself. The location is easily accessible by bus (3 blocks) or metro (2-3 blocks). The neighborhood around the hotel is typical Athens. Sadly, there is graffiti everywhere. Streets are narrow. Sidewalks are uneven and narrow. Cars are lined up and down the narrow streets. It's not a bad or unsafe place to walk around in -- it's even fun -- but it's not an upscale area at all. The hotel still retains an aging elegance. It was and is a very well-appointed hotel. Surfaces are beautifully finished in stone and marble. Fixtures are higher-end. Everything about the hotel reflects kind of a garish opulence that has passed its peak. The service staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Our first room smelled of smoke (all rooms are supposed to be non-smoking, but some customers evidently didn't comply), and the service staff promptly and courteously placed us in a new room with their apologies for the inconvenience. Our room had two twin beds side-by-side in a king configuration. The room was very clean and well appointed, but the furnishings and the decorations had a very dated feel. The bathroom was very nice (toilet only, no bidet), with a modern shower fixture. A wall-mounted hair dryer with shaving outlet was installed. We loved the shampoo, conditioner and body lotion -- richer and higher quality than most hotels.

Very beautiful hotel, nice rooms,excellent breakfast buffet, friendly personnel, easy luggage storage, huge hotel lobby with plenty sofa/couch seating. Only disappointment was the rooftop restaurant - overprized and food not so good tasting, but, they made up for it with a free dessert and really like to please. View to Acropolis is only good from some tables, not all of them. Still, very special place but on the expensive side. For example: Desserts were 10 Euro and Ravioli 14 Euro.