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Athens

Holiday Suites

★★★★
9.2
Booking score
4.6
Google rating
368
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2012
Built / renovated
5+
Highest floor guests reported
1%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2012 ·Location 4.6
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Holiday Suites Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google370 reviews read4-star

As of 2 October 2026, 370 guest reviews give Holiday Suites 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally spacious suites with full kitchenettes equipped to prepare meals, offering excellent value compared to larger hotel chains 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Holiday Suites: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Steep hidden charges and deceptive billing practices including breakfast double-charging for days not consumed, excessive parking fees (€14-15/day), and wifi service interruptions without compensation 4 reviews
  • Defective bed infrastructure with warped curved mattress frames causing severe back pain and requiring spinal support—inexcusable for €250/night 4-star hotel 2 reviews
  • Rooms facing interior courtyards with frosted glass windows providing virtually zero natural light, requiring lights on all day despite advertising central location 2 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Ground floor/basement rooms connected to stairwell
  • Rooms near elevator shafts
  • Interior courtyard rooms near heating systems
What guests praise

Holiday Suites Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Holiday Suites sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally spacious suites with full kitchenettes equipped to prepare meals, offering excellent value compared to larger hotel chains 87 reviews
  • Genuinely friendly, professional, and proactive staff who go above and beyond helping with restaurant recommendations, local maps, and even coordinating medical care during emergencies 134 reviews
  • Quiet, peaceful residential neighborhood location despite being only 3-5 minutes walk to Megaron Metro station with easy access to Athens city center 89 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Holiday Suites?

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  • Upper floors (5th+) with street-facing windows reported quietest
  • Avoid ground floor and basement connections
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Holiday Suites

We read 370 public guest reviews of Holiday Suites, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-10-02. If you represent Holiday Suites and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptionally spacious suites with full kitchenettes equipped to prepare meals, offering excellent value compared to larger hotel chains (87×)
Genuinely friendly, professional, and proactive staff who go above and beyond helping with restaurant recommendations, local maps, and even coordinating medical care during emergencies (134×)
Quiet, peaceful residential neighborhood location despite being only 3-5 minutes walk to Megaron Metro station with easy access to Athens city center (89×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Steep hidden charges and deceptive billing practices including breakfast double-charging for days not consumed, excessive parking fees (€14-15/day), and wifi service interruptions without compensation (4×)
Defective bed infrastructure with warped curved mattress frames causing severe back pain and requiring spinal support—inexcusable for €250/night 4-star hotel (2×)
Rooms facing interior courtyards with frosted glass windows providing virtually zero natural light, requiring lights on all day despite advertising central location (2×)
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Parking note. Problematic — No on-site parking; guests must use external paid parking lot nearby at €14-15/day with limited availability.

What guests report

View
Street-facing rooms excellent natural light; interior courtyard rooms face frosted glass with minimal daylight; basement rooms very dim
Bed & mattress
Excellent high-quality mattresses and king-size beds (verify real king, not two singles); one report of defective curved frame
Bathroom & water
Spacious; hot water reliable; shower pressure occasionally weak; clean and well-maintained
Wi-Fi
Generally good for remote work; occasional multi-day outages reported without staff resolution
Breakfast
Varied menu with fresh options; €12-16/person considered overpriced by many; better value buying from nearby bakeries
AC / heating
Powerful and effective in most rooms; occasional malfunctions requiring staff intervention; heating system sometimes noisy
Elevator
Unreliable

Local knowledge

Request a room away from the basement stairwell and ground floor to avoid connectivity noise from common areas
Book breakfast separately from room or skip it; buy pastries/breakfast at nearby bakeries 30m away for better value
Request a room on upper floors (5th+) with street-facing windows for natural light; basement rooms are dimly lit
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Upper floors (5th+) with street-facing windows reported quietest
  • Avoid ground floor and basement connections
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Ground floor/basement rooms connected to stairwell
  • Rooms near elevator shafts
  • Interior courtyard rooms near heating systems
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 1% of reviews mention design
  • Modern minimalist aesthetic with elegant interiors
  • Recently renovated contemporary furnishings
Gym & fitness Decent
  • Located at partner Crowne Plaza hotel 2 minutes walk away
  • Includes sauna access
  • Complimentary for Holiday Suites guests but off-site
Family facilities
  • Spacious suites accommodate multiple family members comfortably
  • Sofa beds available for children (though comfort varies)
  • Pet-friendly policy suitable for families with animals
  • Kitchenettes allow meal prep for dietary needs
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Questions about Holiday Suites

How is Holiday Suites rated?
Holiday Suites scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Holiday Suites?
HotelShortlist analysed 370 guest reviews for Holiday Suites to build this verified profile.
Is Holiday Suites a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Holiday Suites is a 4-star property in Athens.
What do guests love about Holiday Suites?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally spacious suites with full kitchenettes equipped to prepare meals, offering excellent value compared to larger hotel chains
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How Holiday Suites Compares to Other Athens Hotels

Holiday Suites: Booking.com 9.2/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Athens:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-10-02.