LOOM ATHENS

The hotel has a very beautiful design. It is conveniently located. There is free parking nearby.

We were accommodated on the 0 floor (ground floor). It is probably a nice place in the summer, but in March it is dark and cool. The rooms on this floor are next to the kitchen, and at 7 a.m. the staff come to prepare breakfast — it is very noisy, and it becomes impossible to continue sleeping.

It was modern and very clean. It was very quiet and good to get to tube, within walking distance.

Breakfast was very basic. It could have been laid out better too, it was just perched on a shelf.

We stayed for two nights in a family room with two floors. The room itself was very modern, new and exceptionally clean. The main bed was very comfortable, and even the sofa bed was surprisingly comfortable, which was a nice plus when travelling with children. We also appreciated the Netflix TV, which was great for relaxing in the evening. The overall design of the room felt fresh and contemporary, and everything was well maintained.

However, the biggest downside for us was the location. Although the city centre is not very far in theory, the hotel is not realistically walkable, especially with children. The surrounding area did not feel safe to us. The streets are in very poor condition, with broken pavements and many derelict or empty buildings. The area has a noticeable red-light district atmosphere, and walking to the nearest underground station felt uncomfortable and quite unsafe, particularly in the evening. Parking is also very difficult. The street in front of the hotel is extremely narrow, and there is no proper place to stop. Even taxis have to stop in the middle of the road because there is simply nowhere else to pull over. Inside the room, the light switch system was very confusing. There were many switches placed in different areas, and it took time to figure out which switch controlled which light. The first night we accidentally left the bathroom light on because we simply couldn’t find the correct switch. We stayed in January, and the heating system was uneven. The upstairs area became very hot, while downstairs remained noticeably cooler. This made it difficult to find a comfortable temperature, especially for sleeping. The room itself did not have much natural light, as it is surrounded closely by walls and parts of the building. This might be an advantage in summer, but in winter it felt a bit dark. Breakfast was the most disappointing aspect. The selection was very limited. The coffee was pre-made in a container, and most pastries were gone quickly and not refilled. There was only toast bread available to make yourself, some fruit like apples, and very little variety overall. We felt it would be better to have breakfast at a nearby café instead. Overall, the hotel itself is clean, modern, and comfortable, especially the rooms. But due to the location and breakfast, we would not necessarily choose it again as a family with children.

Cleanliness, Location, Interior 🤍