Short Reviews On Resorts & Hotels In Athens, GreeceThe capital city of Greece, Athens, is located in the Attica basin, the Saronic Gulf remaining to the southwest. Four large mountains - Mount Aegaleo, Mount Parnitha, Mount Penteli, and Mount Hymettus, surround the city. As Athens is situated on the mainland, it has vast inheritance preserved from the Mycenaean civilization, which developed about 2,000 years ago. Remaining landmark of that period is the world famous Acropolis. Of course, there are many other splendid landmarks to visit, so hotels in Athens welcome tourists year round. However, Athens is a much older city as there is evidence that it has been continuously inhabited for more than 7,000 years! Athens gets its name from its patron goddess - Athena - whose temple, the Parthenon, has become a symbol of the city and the country in general.
Athens will offer plenty of luxurious hotels, which guarantee the most pleasant Greek experience for their guests. The Grande Bretagne Hotel is unsurpassed in class and prestige. The hotel's centennial building, which was renewed in 2003, is located in the heart of Athens, steps away from many of the tourist attractions. Its elegant rooms along with the various superb facilities among which are roof and winter gardens and a swimming pool are bound to satisfy even the most demanding guest. Other five star hotels in Athens are the Golden Tulip Hotel, the Marriott Hotel, and the King George Palace, which is also a landmark as it has been home to many Greek rulers. All top-rated hotel accommodations in Athens offer the best in design, service and available amenities.
City of Athens has many centrally located affordable hotels. One such lodging place is the Pagration Youth Hostel, which is suitable for students and adventurous young people interested in Athens' history, which in fact is minutes away. In the nearby Omonia Square, travelers can find the comfortable Alma Hotel. In the same region is also the Arta Hotel, housed by a beautiful two-story building that is half way between the National Gallery and the National Archaeological Museum. A superb accommodation in Athens near the historical district of Plaka is the Solomou Hotel. Guests may enjoy a restaurant, bar, soundproof rooms and beautifully decorated interior in this authentic Greek family hotel. Venues of the same class and in the same location are also Athinaikon Hotel, Aristoteles Hotel, and the Pergamos Hotel.
Athens has predominantly subtropical Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and mild winters. In fact, Athens holds the European record for highest temperature ever recorded! Therefore, the perfect period for sightseeing, as it may require long walks and heat may be exhausting, is during spring or fall, however summers can be spent in many of the beach resorts and hotels either on the many islands or along the mainland's coastline. Leisure time can be most interesting on the streets of one of the world's cultural capitals. Archaeologists and researchers from all over the world consider Athens their professional hub, as there is ancient history around every street corner. The friendly people of Athens are as fascinating as their millennial inheritance and their authentic traditions and hospitality add the perfect finish to the incredible Greek holiday experience.
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