...Parthenon hotel's Acropolis restaurant, decorated in lime green and sunny yellow. The lounge-bar is flooded with natural light and in summer, guests can sit with drinks beneath a canopy of greenery on the inner courtyard.

The Airotel Parthenon hotel also offers conference rooms, banqueting facilities and a business centre with dial-up Internet connections.

Guestrooms. Opening onto private balconies, the Airotel Parthenon hotel's 79 air- conditioned guestrooms feature neutral furnishings and floor-to-ceiling curtains. All rooms have satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phones, minibars and refrigerators.

Expert Tip. It's easy to explore the immediate vicinity on foot, as the area surrounding the Acropolis is pedestrianised.

Room Types:

Single room:   Two twin beds. Modern decor in white with green furnishings. Balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, free wireless and high-speed Internet, direct-dial phone, shoe polisher, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with tub, telephone and hair dryer.

Triple room:   Three twin beds. Modern decor in white with green furnishings. Balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, free wireless and high-speed Internet, direct-dial phone, shoe polisher, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with tub, telephone and hair dryer.

Double room:   Two twin beds. Modern decor in white with green furnishings. Balcony. Air conditioning, satellite television, free wireless and high-speed Internet, direct-dial phone, shoe polisher, minibar and refrigerator. Bathroom with tub, telephone and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Athens Airport (ATH): Distance to the Airotel Parthenon hotel is 40 kilometres, approximately 55 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The suburban rail line connects the airport to Athens' central station, Larissis Station. Single tickets cost 8 EUR. Additionally, Metro line 3 runs between the city centre and the airport. Six public bus routes cover Athens and Piraeus, as well as running to Athens Rafina Port. Taxis can be found in front of arrivals, Door 4, and cost about 25 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change. The Airotel Parthenon hotel can arrange an airport transfer service (surcharge).

Getting around. The Airotel Parthenon hotel is a five-minute walk from the Acropolis and central Athens. Public transport throughout Athens is inexpensive and convenient. Services include buses, trams, trolley buses, and a metro service. Tickets should be validated at the orange machines on board or in metro stations. Taxis are also available and are reasonably priced. Visitors are advised not to drive in the city.

Room Amenities:

• Bathtub only • Makeup mirror • Smoking rooms • Window opens • Direct-dial phone • Bathroom telephone • Blackout drapes/curtains • Extra towels/bedding in room • Cable/satellite TV • Internet access - complimentar 

- Plaka (ancient city of Athens) - adjacent| - Acropolis - 300 metres| - City centre - 400 metres| - Parliament - 400 metres| - Parthenon - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)| - National Gallery - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)| - Central Market - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)|