Fresh Hotel

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Downtown in the heart of Athens, Fresh Hotel is a stylish, urban resort, with unconventional atmosphere, cool and thoughtful service. With simple lines and vivid colors in a minimalist, sleekly designed sanctuary, the Hotel surrounds guests in absolute calm. The joy of life takes on a new meaning in Fresh Hotel. The Fresh Hotel is located right in the heart of Athens, next to the beautiful Town hall, and only a few minutes walk from Syntagma Square and the old market place.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Doorperson
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Laptop safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Green
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, French, Greek

Location

Athinas 59, Athens 105 52 Greece
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Great for walkers
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4.0
2,771 reviews
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Fresh Hotel garners mixed reviews on value; guests are divided, with some applauding its reasonable rates, enjoyable breakfast, and scenic views, while others express disappointment regarding costs and experiences. It is celebrated for its prime location, allowing easy access to local attractions, although there are some concerns about the surrounding areas. The atmosphere is often described as stylish and clean, and while the rooms are appreciated for their cleanliness and amenities, their size is frequently noted as a drawback. The rooftop features, including a bar, restaurant, and pool, are popular for their Acropolis views. Service quality is generally well-regarded, with staff commended for their friendliness and helpfulness, though occasional lapses are reported. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point, with guests enjoying spotless rooms and comfortable beds.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Stylish
Rooms
Cramped
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Satisfactory

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Rossonero wrote a review Nov 2020
London, United Kingdom
I really liked this hotel and in particular, felt it was excellent value for money. I visited in late Autumn but was able to pay only ~ €90 per night including breakfast.

The standard room was a good size and includes a balcony. Mine had a good view, though I think some just face a side street. Loved the Korres toiletries in the bathroom.

All the staff I interacted with were super helpful. The hotel also was very on top of COVID protocols, right down to wrapping TV remote controls in plastic to ensure no contamination between guests.

The location is pretty good; I had heard mixed things about this part of town (it is a bit quiet / dark after 7-8pm) but ultimately you are 5 minutes walk away from lots of restaurants in Monasteraki.

Would happily stay again!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Michalis Koulizakis, Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών/Υποδοχή at Fresh Hotel
Responded May 13, 2021
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your excellent review! We are delighted to read that you had an amazing stay. Thank you for your compliments for the Fresh team. I have shared your kind words with the team, and it brought a big smile to their faces! On behalf of the entire team, it was a pleasure having you as our guest and we do hope to welcome you back for more memorable stories. Kind regards, Koulizakis Michalis-Guest Relations
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PhillipP wrote a review Feb 2021
Tring, United Kingdom
I have reviewed the Fresh hotel previously but I wanted to add a review that covers the current situation during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Overall I am very impressed by how the hotel has been handling the “new normal”. The front desk has been proactive at communicating with customers soon after booking and providing a platform for a proper advance check in, where all the required information can be provided.

This made check in extremely efficient and there was barely any contact with the front desk other than a very warm welcome and handing over the room keys. We were already aware that room cleaning was by request only. That said, anything needed, from fresh towels to Korres bath amenities were swiftly delivered to the room upon request. Housekeeping staff also proactively asked if we needed anything else.

The previously varied buffet breakfast now consists of items carefully packaged or presented in sealed jars. I still felt that there was a great deal of choice. Cut fruit and fruit salads in jars, Greek yoghurt, nuts, salad, cheeses, cured meats, tyropita; all very well packed and presented! I was impressed and felt very confident in the hotel’s high health standards. The hotel also offers a small number of cooked dishes at an extra cost.

All hotel staff wore face masks (nicely branded with the hotel logo) at all times. I also found the staff, once again, to be very friendly, extremely helpful and very efficient at all levels of the hotel and something that, for me, makes the hotel stand out. Yes, the rooms are beginning to show their age and some elements such as the shower door seals or the soap stand in the shower have seen better days but the rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable!

And as always, the rooftop pool/bar/restaurant area is a pure delight for spending hot days or wonderful evenings overlooking the Acropolis! The location of the hotel makes it easily accessible by both public transport and on foot to explore the city centre. What was once considered a seedy neighbourhood of Athens has seen a lot of renovation recently and has upped its game. The hotel has no doubt contributed to that since its opening.

A very enjoyable stay and I would highly recommend the hotel - it is exceptional value for money!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Michalis Koulizakis, Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών/Υποδοχή at Fresh Hotel
Responded May 13, 2021
Dear Mr Phillip, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! It just makes us smile from ear to ear when one of our valued guests shares that they have had such an amazing experience with us. Thanks again for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Koulizakis Michalis-Guest Relations
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Iain13 wrote a review Nov 2020
Tring, United Kingdom
The Fresh Hotel is conveniently located close the the Central Municipal Market in Athens, making all the main Athens tourist sites within easy reach.

The hotel has over 130 rooms across nine floors, with a roof terrace bar, a small swimming pool and a modest fitness centre.

We stayed in room 713 and our friend in neighbouring 712.

The rooms aren’t particularly large but they’re clean and comfortable with individual balconies. Perfect for a city break, as we didn’t really spend that long in our rooms.

Breakfast is served on the 2nd floor, which due to Covid restrictions the offering was more limited than usual but perfectly sufficient, acceptable and enjoyable.

From the roof top there are great views of the Parthenon.

With the use of the central lifts, the hotel appears to be fully accessible for less able-bodied travellers.

We enjoyed our four-night stay here and would stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Michalis Koulizakis, Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών/Υποδοχή at Fresh Hotel
Responded Dec 7, 2020
Dear Mr Iain 13, WOW, what an amazing review you wrote! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. It makes us very proud to read that you experienced our rooms as clean and comfortable with great view and our location as ideal! We are already looking forward to welcoming you back with us in the future for more memorable moments at Fresh hotel! Warm regards, Koulizakis Michalis Guest Relations
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GilesG2000 wrote a review Sep 2020
London, United Kingdom
On arrival the receptionist was incredibly helpful, recommending places to visit, restaurants to go to etc and gave us a map. Check in was really smooth and easy and we were in our room very quickly.

Our room was simple, clean and comfortable which was what we wanted for a city break... nothing fancy or elaborate. I assume all the rooms follow a similar “template”.

The bed was very comfortable, good air conditioning and a great shower. The room also had a balcony which was nice to sit on in the morning or early evening.

Breakfast was basic (I guess due to corona virus restrictions) so we only ate in the hotel once and instead opted to find places in the city for breakfast which was a much better way of discovering interesting coffee houses and cafes.

The hotel has a really cool roof top terrace and pool. This is great for sunbathing and chilling out. We had 2 coffees on the roof terrace one afternoon which were ridiculously over priced (€12) so we didn’t do that again. You can find a really good double espresso in a coffee house for €1.80 in Athens.

The hotel is located within walking distance of all the main tourist spots and some very cool areas where you can find bars and restaurants and shops. We walked every where so the hotel was very handy from that perspective.

Check out was as smooth as check in and the hotel sorted us with the taxi to the airport.

The overall service was very good.

This is a good hotel if you need somewhere to shower and sleep and if you’ll be out all day exploring Athens.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lena wrote a review Apr 2022
Koersel, Belgium
Very friendly and exceptionally helpfull staff. The rooms with a view on the innerside of the building are very quiet to sleep. So if you don´t mind not having a view, ask for such a room.
There were dried and candied local fruits in the room as a welcome, very nice. Also local tea and instant coffee on the room.
The products in the room were of very high quality. Next to shampoo, showergel, conditioner and a bar of soap, there was also disinfectant gel. Rooms were only cleaned on request because of corona. We appreciated this safe distance a lot. Breakfast was fresh and had a lot of options for a full on breakfast, but also fresh fruit juice, fruit, desserts,... The roof terrace is amazing. Don´t check out without at least having a cocktail there. The food is refined and delicious too. Beds were very comfortable. We are definitely coming back here if we visit Athens again.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Michalis Koulizakis, Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών/Υποδοχή at Fresh Hotel
Responded Apr 17, 2022
Dear Lena, Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review about you stay at Fresh hotel. And such an amazing review. It's very nice to read back all the details which you have enjoyed. Especially the mentioning of the staff will be shared with the team as this will make them proud to read. When you come back to Athens we would like to welcome you back at our hotel. Kind regards, Koulizakis Michalis / Guest Relations
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Scott J wrote a review Sep 2021
London, United Kingdom
Really great location in a great neighbourhood for access to central sites and great cafes and bars. The rooftop pool and bar is really nice with a view of the acropolis. The rooms are quite small and due to covid there is no house keeping during the stay. I understand this but they need to modify this to at least supply extra shampoo and toilet paper etc to the rooms during longer stays. In addition the lifts in the building are very small and slow meaning getting around the hotel at peak times can be challenging. Overall very nice place, some changes needed and as a result of price paid can only rate 3.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Michalis Koulizakis, Εξυπηρέτηση πελατών/Υποδοχή at Fresh Hotel
Responded Sep 24, 2021
Dear Mr Scott, Thank you for taking the time to share with us about your recent experience here at Fresh hotel. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the convenience of our central location here in the heart of Athens and found our rooftop pool and bar to be wonderful as well! Allow me to clarify that as you have been informed upon check in and due to Covid restrictions ,Room-cleaning during stay is only at guest's request.Rest assured I have passed on your feedback to the relevant managers of the departments which these issues concern, in order to prevent them occurring. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to continuously improve on the quality of the services we provide. We all hope that you have had the chance to enjoy our wonderful city to the full, and hope we are able to welcome you back soon in the future to create more memorable moments! Warm regards, Koulizakis Michalis / Guest Relations
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Michael_SEA wrote a review Jun 2021
Seattle, Washington
I am a Marriott Titanium and picked this hotel based on the fact that Design Hotels is under the Marriott umbrella. It's a very affordable option for those who don't mind a basic hotel with "dorm style" rooms.

Upon arrival, the receptionist was very welcoming and friendly. My room wasn't ready yet, as it was early in the morning, but she was very helpful and made me feel right at home. Once in the room, an Executive Room with City View, I found it to be immaculately clean, with wonderful bath products. These rooms are basic, and not for those who enjoy a high-end experience. The decor is very bold and there is a lot of wasted space (in this room type, at least). Something that is fun about this hotel, though, is that each room is in a bit of a different style. My city view room did have a city view, but don't expect sprawling views. Mine just looked onto other rooftops. The huge balcony was nice to have.

The selling point for this hotel is the wonderful rooftop pool and bar. It has fantastic views of the city and surrounding hills. The space is very functional and lends a really energetic atmosphere to this property.

It is worth noting, that the neighborhood this hotel is in is not very nice. It's very rundown and seedy. However, it is centrally-located, so it's best to walk quickly through the immediate area or take a taxi (which I usually saw sitting there available).

I would visit this hotel next time if I am looking for a more affordable option. It's clean, comfortable and friendly.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Parksfamily2014 wrote a review Aug 2022
Guildford, United Kingdom
Quirky and unusual hotel. Obvious attractions are rooftop bar with ( small) pool and stunning view of Acropolis; reasonably central location ( though may take a little time to get bearings it’s actually only short walk to centre). However the decor and little extra touches make this feel a very different stay. Not traditionally “ Greek style” but modern, bright and innovative ( an arts/ relaxing room; breakfast place mats with word searches for philosophers/ Greek islands; pastel coloured tinted glass in showers/ other areas ; eco friendly toiletries etc). Yoga by pool ( extra charge) , cucumber infused water in reception during the day. Staff are busy ( large hotel) but still make time to answer questions/ book ongoing transport etc. Best breakfast selection in Athens however just be aware of some less than typical pricing ( charges for more than one coffee at breakfast; slightly over the odds bar pricing with no complimentary tiny tapas etc ) Still a lovely hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Victoria R wrote a review Sep 2022
Preston, United Kingdom
The hotel was centrally located, walking distance to all central tourist spots meaning we didn’t have to use public transport except when heading out of town. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful, our room was basic but adequate, the bed was comfy and the shower was excellent. We used the roof top bar most evenings, a lovely spot for a drink with a view of the Acropolis however prices were expensive compared with elsewhere. The pool is lovely and is a great area to cool off and relax although we did struggle to obtain a sun lounger on a few occasions. Breakfast had a good selection with the added bonus of fresh pressed orange juice, the hotel provided a breakfast to take away for the day of departure as we had a 6am pick up. Due to the location it can be noisy however it didn’t keep us awake. We would stay here again if we returned to Athens.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The hotel will store luggage for you if needed
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111gecko wrote a review Jul 2022
England, United Kingdom
Fresh is a modern hotel in great location for bars and restaurants. A few minutes walk away is an area filled with inexpensive places to eat and drink. The metro station is a short stroll too. The food market is opposite. The breakfast was excellent,in a light, airy room with lots of local dishes to try. The room itself was clean and modern. However,when we booked we'd read "most rooms have balconies" but ours didn't. It's worth clarifying this with your travel agent when you book. We'd chosen the hotel due to it's rooftop pool and bar but although these were both lovely,the area was rather small and crowded: there wasn't any room for a dip whilst we were there as many others were always using the pool. Also, bar prices were quite expensive: €5. 50 for an Americano coffee and €12 for a cocktail. It's worth noting that you must print your hotel confirmation paperwork beforehand as they were quite strict about this.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Print your hotel confirmation as they were quite strict about needing this
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gsimm asked a question Jul 2023
Farnham, United Kingdom1 contribution
Hi we are staying in August is it necessary to book a table at the rooftop restaurant/bar
Answer from fresh36
Athens, Greece2 contributions1 helpful vote
Of course we can proceed with a dinner reservation
Miro G asked a question Oct 2019
5 contributions4 helpful votes
Is there smoke free area or smoke free rooms
Answer from fresh36
Athens, Greece2 contributions1 helpful vote
Dear Miro All our rooms are non smoking rooms
Ian I asked a question May 2019
Bristol, United Kingdom147 contributions38 helpful votes
Thinking of going mid October this year - is the rooftop pool / terrace open at that time of year?
Answer from Jens
Hamburg, Germany2 contributions3 helpful votes
I'm not sure about that. It seemed very windy at the time. Better contact front desk.
tapdancer77 wrote a tip Jun 2024
Collingswood, New Jersey45 contributions35 helpful votes
"Make sure to try their breakfast!"
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vertigo1999 wrote a tip Jun 2024
Houston, Texas93 contributions88 helpful votes
"Go to breakfast early."
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Judith Walker wrote a tip May 2024
Naugatuck, Connecticut20 contributions
"Lower floors may hear some traffic if you are a light sleeper. May is a lovely time to visit."
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SWTraveler925 wrote a tip May 2024
Wirtz, Virginia45 contributions4 helpful votes
"Our room was comfy but the street noise was evident. Earplugs might be a good idea."
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Rahul Raj Aggarwal wrote a tip May 2024
Noida, India506 contributions36 helpful votes
"This is like a two star motel and not what it claims"
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C$248 - C$364 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fresh Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Fresh Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Mastermind (0.4 km), Cinque Wine Tastings (0.4 km), and 7 Times Athens (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Fresh Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Fresh Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Fresh Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Fresh Hotel?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fresh Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Thes "Greek Creative Cuisine", Cinque Wine & Deli Psirri, and Dimitris And Savvas of Athens.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fresh Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Fresh Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Athens.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fresh Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Fresh Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fresh Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Greek.
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