The Electra Palace Hotel is a five star property under the shadow of the Acropolis, in the picturesque quarter of Plaka, just 3 minutes walking from Syntagma Square, the Parliament and the business and commercial district. Recently, the Athens Electra Palace Hotel has been completely re-constructed, refurbished and expanded and now operates with the most contemporary equipment of the 21st century. The building * The Athens Electra Palace Hotel has been recently totally reconstructed and refurbished, and the building's facade changed completely to a new classical-style. Outfitted with the most contemporary equipment, the hotel offers outstanding services and facilities which include luxurious accommodations, the * The hotel offers single, double, twin and triple standard rooms, as well as superior rooms featuring balconies with Acropolis views. * All accommodations have a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes, individually controlled air conditioning, central heating, mini bar, electronic mini safe (lap top size), direct dial telephone in the bedroom and in the bathroom, data port connection, Wi-Fi Internet access, satellite TV with pay movie system, radio, soundproof windows and a spacious writing desk. Baby cots are provided upon request. * There are three non-smoking floors. The Athens Electra Palace Hotel has a unique location in the heart of the old town of Plaka and under the shadow of the Acropolis. Additionally, its ideal location, just a few minutes walking distance from Syntagma Square, the Parliament and the business and commercial districts, makes it the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. Just 300m away from the hotel, one can find the central subway station of Syntagma Square. The Hotel is 35km away from the "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport of Athens and 10km away from the central port of Pireus. The Electra Palace Hotel is a five star hotel in the picturesque quarter of Plaka... * Athens Airport - 35 km * National Gardens – 3 blocks * Syntagma Square * Parliament * Acropolis – 1 km * Herodus Atticus (ancient theatre) – 1 km * Ancient Agora – 1.5 km * Kalimarmaro (old Olympic stadium) - 2 km * National Archaeological Museum - 3 km * Piraeus port - 8 km * Vouliagmeni (coastal resort) - 25 km