The Newel Metaxourgeio by Athens Stay

The location is very good, right in the heart of Athens. Reviews criticizing the neighborhood are completely wrong. The hotel looks stylish and well designed, but isn’t functional. The double room is extremely small and the beds are too soft and uncomfortable. The main problem is the toilet, which has no door and sits literally one meter from the bed. The whole room basically becomes a bathroom, with no separation from toilet odors, sounds, or light, making the stay unpleasant. Breakfast across the street at the restaurant was very good and tasty, though there are only three options: fried eggs, scrambled eggs, or Greek yogurt with fruit. Having parking available is one of the hotel’s best features, a big plus in this area.

The Nespresso machine was a lovely touch, and even the scent in the room felt premium. The modern, chic design and staff who were incredibly helpful made every detail feel just right. They even answered promptly when I called after 15:00. It wasn’t just a hotel, it felt like an experience. I’ll be back!

The parking setup worked really well, and everyone at reception was attentive and quick to help with what we needed. The hotel itself is handsome, with lovely design throughout, and we really liked our room. Nothing to complain about, and I’d gladly stay here again.

The room was clean, but unbelievably tiny, about the size of a large bathroom. Outside noise from the bars and people made it feel like sleeping beside the road. It was SO noisy that getting any peaceful sleep was impossible.