The Electra Palace Hotel has a neo-classical façade, impressively illuminated at night, and is located in the shadow of the Acropolis, 300 metres from Syntagma Square in Athens. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature a cream decor with antique furnishings, original artworks and rich fabrics. All 150 rooms have work desks with Internet connections, cable television, safes and direct-dial phones.
The neo-classical theme is continued throughout the hotel, with marble floors and antique furnishings in the lobby and public areas. The Mezzanine Restaurant offers Mediterranean dishes and a range of wines served in a classical setting with antique furnishings, while the Lobby Bar offers space to unwind with an aperitif or snack after a day of business or sightseeing. For further relaxation of body and mind the hotel's spa centre features an indoor and outdoor pool, which looks out toward Acropolis hill, as well as a jetted tub, steam bath, sauna and massage treatment. Guests can soak up spectacular views over the city from the attractive terrace area, or work up a sweat in the fully-equipped gymnasium. Three functions rooms offer audio-visual and conference facilities for up to 200 delegates. Nearby Plaka is a vibrant area full of tavernas and bars, as well as the Monatiraki bazaar and there are many important archaeological sites on Acropolis hill, only 800 metres away. Athens Eleftherios International Airport is 60 minutes by car, 35 kilometres from the hotel.