A SURPRISE YET PLEASANT HOTEL IN ATHENS, HOTEL VIENNA

Vienna Hotel breakfast basket

Aris and his son Haris

We arrived in Athens, ( after a extra long flight - 3 hours on the runway at JFK!!). When we got to our hotel the person from the previous booking was sick and could not leave so we were asked to stay at another hotel for the night and return the next day. They sent us in a taxi a few blocks to Hotel Vienna.

First let me tell you that you will be shocked by the condition of Athens in the tourist area surrounding the Acropolis. Graffiti is EVERYWHERE and some of the buildings are in shambles. It takes a while to get used to, but do not let this scare you away. The area is safe, but I would not suggest going out after dinner in the late night. Most hotels have a bar or lounge for you to visit if you would like.

Hotel Vienna is a very nice family owned hotel. Clean and the staff of Aris and his son Haris are very nice. I thought their names were interesting and asked if this was typical to add a letter for the son. Aris said no, it just turned out like that, but it is common to name his son ( Haris) after the Grandfather whose name was Haropolis, so they shortened it to Haris.

Aris constantly went out of his way to help and advise us. I wud stay there again just because they were so friendly. He was very knowledgeable about local businesses and eateries.

For breakfast they served ( included in the room) a basket of bread, chocolate croissant,OJ, yogurt, and assorted honey and jams pus coffee.)

There was a little too much food which went to waste. I should have taken the extra bread to the pigeons on the plaza, but did not realize yet they would be there.) I would suggest they let you customize your basket when you get to the breakfst room instead of having them already made up.

Hotel Vienna's Rating

COMMUNITY * * * * * Because Aris is so warm and friendly!!!

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION * * * *

( based on a * - * * * * * star rating system)