Divani-Palace Acropolis

Just 3 blocks south of the Acropolis, in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Divani Palace Acropolis does a brisk tour business but also welcomes independent travelers. The blandly decorated guest rooms are large and comfortable, and some of the large bathrooms even have two wash basins. The cavernous marble-and-glass lobby contains copies of classical sculpture; a section of Athens's 5th-century-b.c. defensive wall is preserved behind glass in the basement by the gift shop. The breakfast buffet is extensive. (There's also a handy SPAR supermarket a block away at 4 Parthenos, as well as a shop at 7 Parthenos that sells English-language newspapers.) The same hotel group operates Divani Caravel Hotel, near the National Art Gallery, and the Hilton at 2 Leoforos Vas. Alexandrou (tel. 210/725-3725).

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; concierge; outdoor pool; room service; smoke-free rooms

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