Ambrosia Suites

The hotel itself was alright, it didn’t look like the pictures and was quite outdated, outside of the hotel was dreadful, *********** everywhere, was warned to be careful when going out of a night, if the hotel was at a different location it would be decent.

This is really two reviews, because we stayed here at the beginning of our vacation and then also at the end, in two different rooms. The experiences were vastly different because the rooms were vastly different. First, more about the hotel in general. It is located in easy walking distance from many great sights, including the metro, the Acropolis, Varvakios Market, and the National Garden. However, the street itself is a bit rundown, and the hotel faces two giant buildings that look like they've been condemned. That being said, we never felt unsafe there. Although, if I was traveling by myself, I might be a bit nervous out late at night. The desk staff were very nice and very helpful, especially in getting us taxis early in the morning to the airport. Breakfast was more substantial than most European breakfasts and included some absolutely delicious fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. The water pressure in the hotel was great and there was plenty of really hot water. There is a tiny elevator and some spiral stairs. Now to the rooms. The first one was awful (I believe it was Room 22). It was tiny, with a bed that felt like a box spring with the springs having escaped. The air conditioner didn't work, and the room got really stuffy. We opened the window, which helped a little, but it was very loud with the noise from the street below, even after midnight. The second room was much better (I think it was Room 51). It was actually a suite with a bigger bathroom. The air conditioner in that room worked well. Everything seemed newer and nicer than in the previous room. If this review was based on just the first room, it would have been a 2, but the second room brought it up to a 3.