Two hundred and sixteen rooms in central Athens, Electra Hotels' urban-luxury Plaka flagship. The rooftop pool's direct Acropolis view is the property's signature, and the rate ceiling is the most accessible of the major central Athens luxury hotels.
"216 rooms in central Athens with rooftop pool overlooking Acropolis. The most accessibly-priced of the major central Athens luxury hotels."
Electra Metropolis Athens opened in 2016 in central Athens, between Syntagma Square and Plaka, the historic district of the Acropolis foothills, as Electra Hotels & Resorts' Athens flagship and the family-owned Greek luxury hotel group's contemporary urban-luxury answer to the larger international-brand options. The 216 rooms across the property's main building make Electra Metropolis one of the larger central Athens luxury hotels, with substantial Acropolis-direction view inventory from the upper floors and the rooftop terrace.
The 216 accommodations split between the entry-level Premier Rooms (with city views), Acropolis View Rooms (with direct Acropolis sightlines from the upper floors), Junior Suites with substantial private living spaces, and the multi-bedroom Suites including the Acropolis Penthouse (the property's flagship single accommodation, with the most extensive Acropolis-direction private terrace). The interiors are warm contemporary Greek-modern with substantial Greek craft accents, marble bathrooms, and the consistent post-2016 luxury hotel aesthetic.
The grounds, the rooftop pool and rooftop bar (one of central Athens' most-photographed rooftop venues, with direct Acropolis-panoramic views), the comprehensive Electra Spa, the fitness centre, and the multi-restaurant complex, make Electra Metropolis comprehensively-equipped. The rooftop pool deck is the property's defining feature; the Acropolis view from the rooftop is comparable to the more-expensive Hotel Grande Bretagne rooftop pool experience.
Dining is at three main restaurants. M Eatery is the headline modern Mediterranean fine-dining. Atrium is the all-day. The Rooftop is the seasonal cocktail-and-light-meals venue with direct Acropolis views. The wine programme is heavily Greek-focused. Service is the consistent Electra Hotels Greek-luxury family-owned standard. Electra Metropolis is the most accessibly-priced of the major central Athens luxury hotels and the answer for travellers who want the central Athens setting with the rooftop Acropolis pool experience at a rate that books a longer stay than Grande Bretagne or King George.
The Athens anniversary at the most accessibly-priced major central luxury option. Book an Acropolis View Room. The rooftop pool with Acropolis view in the morning; M Eatery dinner; the Rooftop bar at sunset; the walks to Plaka. Different from the heritage-Grande-Bretagne or contemporary-One&Only-Aesthesis options, for couples whose rate ceiling matters.
The Athens honeymoon for couples whose rate ceiling is below the major heritage-and-Riviera options. The Acropolis View Rooms; the rooftop pool; the Rooftop bar at sunset; the central Athens cultural circuit walking access. The honeymoon at Electra Metropolis is the value-luxury Athens answer.
Electra Metropolis's central Athens location, the multi-bedroom Suites, the rooftop pool, and the proximity to Plaka and the Acropolis are well-suited for family stays. The kids can do the Acropolis and Plaka walking circuit; the rooftop pool gives evening downtime. The family-luxury central Athens answer at the most accessible rate.
15 Mitropoleos Street
Athens 10557, Attica
Central Athens between Syntagma Square and Plaka; 50 min from Athens (ATH)
216 rooms in central Athens
Premier Room from €280/night
Acropolis View Room from €450
Junior Suite from €750
Acropolis Penthouse from €2,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Rooftop pool with Acropolis view
Central Athens (between Syntagma and Plaka)
M Eatery (modern Mediterranean)
The Rooftop cocktail venue
Family-owned Electra Hotels & Resorts
Open year-round
Peak: April, October (book 1 month ahead)
Best value: November, March
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups on request
From €280/night. Best-value central Athens luxury option. Acropolis View Rooms book 1 month ahead in peak. Acropolis Penthouse needs direct Electra contact.
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