Ava Hotel and Suites

The location was perfect. We were within easy walking distance to everything you would want to see in Athens. the hotel is located in the Plakka (historic area). There were many wonderful restaurants close by and we could walk to the Acropolis and other sites. It was a pleasure to not have to spend time figuring out transportation. Our room had a kitchenette and an outdoor patio with a bistro table. Perfect for morning coffee and afternoon wine. There was not view other than the patio but we spent most of our time exploring Athens.

The location was excellent. Within easy walking distance to the Acropolis and the Plaka as well as most of the key important sites in Athens. The front office staff were extremely positive and helpful in terms of questions and booking cars and excursions. There are many very good restaurants in easy walking distance. The room was very large with a great bathroom and bed, and was very clean. The room had a good AC and WIFI.

We loved the wine delivered when we checked in. We loved the location - NOTHING would be in a better location than this hotel!! It felt very safe and was close to many shops, food and sites. There was a wonderful bodega just outside the hotel. We loved the balcony. We found the temperature in the room just right. We loved the friendly people at reception who gave us directions and suggestions for dining. We loved the maps you had. Our room was gorgeous, comfortable and very clean.

We began staying at AVA Hotel on our annual trips to Greece about 5 years ago (2018). I initially found AVA using the Trip Advisor ratings. It's a small little "boutique hotel" in Athens, over near Hadrian's Arch. AVA hotel has become our "home in Athens" each year. We have a routine - we fly into Athens on Saturday afternoon, get to the hotel, and then go out to dinner. Sunday morning we get up, have breakfast, and begin our trip by going to the 11th century church of St Katherine's - which is about 200 feet away, down the street. We generally get a Jr. Suite overlooking Lysistratou (the front of the hotel). The view from the balcony is incredible - To the left is Hadrian's Arch, to the right is the Acropolis. After dropping our luggage, the family generally goes out onto the balcony - sees Hadrian's Arch, and says, "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....home again!" The staff is wonderful, the rooms are large and clean, and the beds are the BEST! A great way to begin your Greece adventure. And don't overlook the breakfast! They've had the same person running the kitchen for 5 years (Vassiliki). She is just solid GOLD! The breakfasts are extraordinary...and a great way to get everyone together to review the program for the day. We generally measure ALL BREAKFASTS in Greece by comparing them to AVA. For the next couple weeks, each morning we hear, "Better than AVA....nah!" Each year when we come home, the family tells me, "Adjust whatever else you want in our trip next year - JUST NOT AVA." My congratulations to the management of the hotel You have done something remarkable....year after year after year! BRAVO!!!

Overall, the visit to the Ava Hotel was wonderful. The breakfast was great, the staff, friendly and helpful, the room was large and the location was perfect. The back entrance to the Acropolis was two or three minutes away. We had no line to enter at 5:30 for a sunset climb. The Plaka with its pedestrian streets and restraurants, also two minutes away, and well at the Acropolis museum.