4-star hotel
Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts
82 Evripidou, Athens, 10553, Greece
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Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts overview
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name sounds a bit corporate, you know? But after staying there, I get why this place has a 9.1 rating. It’s one of those spots that just… works.
The thing that hit me right away was how they’ve managed to feel upscale without being stuffy. I mean, it’s a proper 4-star property, so you’re getting quality everything – the linens actually feel expensive, the bathroom fixtures don’t wobble when you touch them, and honestly, the shower pressure was fantastic (always my first test of any hotel). But there’s this relaxed energy throughout the place that keeps it from feeling too formal. The lobby has this warm lighting that makes everything look better, including the slightly jet-lagged version of myself checking in after a long travel day.
What really impressed me was the attention to small details that most places overlook. The room service menu actually had decent prices – not the usual highway robbery you expect. The Wi-Fi was fast enough that I could video call home without any of those awkward freezing moments. And you know what? The housekeeping staff seemed to genuinely care about their work. My room was spotless every day, but not in that sterile way where they move all your stuff around and you can’t find anything. They just… took care of things properly.
The restaurant situation is solid too. I’m usually skeptical of hotel dining (overpriced mediocrity is pretty common), but their breakfast spread was legitimately good. Fresh fruit that was actually ripe, coffee that didn’t taste like it had been sitting around for hours, and they had this pastry selection that made me rethink my usual grab-and-go morning routine. I ended up eating there for dinner one night when I was too tired to venture out, and honestly, I wasn’t disappointed. The portions were reasonable and the flavors were on point – nothing revolutionary, but well-executed comfort food that hit the spot.
Staff-wise, everyone seemed genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions. The front desk folks knew their stuff and could actually give useful recommendations beyond the typical tourist traps. When I had a minor issue with my room’s air conditioning (it was running a bit loud), they had someone up within twenty minutes, and the guy knew exactly what he was doing. No runaround, no multiple visits – just fixed and done.
If I’m being completely honest, this isn’t the kind of place that’s going to blow your mind with crazy amenities or Instagram-worthy design moments. But sometimes that’s exactly what you want. It’s comfortable, reliable, and well-run, which sounds boring until you’ve stayed at places that can’t manage those basics. For a 4-star property, Anise delivers exactly what it promises, and in today’s travel landscape, that consistency is actually pretty refreshing.
Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Room | 1 queen bed | 2 adults |
| Studio Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults |
| Executive Room With Balcony & Hot Tub | 1 queen bed | 2 adults |
| Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | 1 full bed | 2 adults |
| Junior Suite | 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed | 2 adults |
| Family Room | 1 full bed, 1 sofa bed | 3 adults |
| Atrium Deluxe Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults |
Reviews of Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts
Roro74
Location, clean, friendly staff, especially Dimitris in the front desk, he is very helpful, recommends many amazing places and restaurants, take care of all reservations, thank you Dimitris 😊
Dov
Very good breakfast, good location, nice design. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Amal
Very clean , neat and comfy hotel and rooms… room space was adequate…bed and pillows super comfy and gave me the rest I needed after long day of roaming around the city. Reception and specially to call out ( Dimitri) was extremely helpful and helped to get us the room ready and facilitated early check which was of a great help to us! He was as well planning our day trips and arranging Taxis for us… Daily cleanup of the room and security was a plus… the location is a hidden gem close to all attractions of the city minutes literally away from Palaka and main shopping center and acropolis. If I would visit Athens again I will definitely choose the same hotel again.
Shlomit
Location is great , room well maintained,
Caron
Our family of 6 adults stayed for 4 nights and loved staying at Hotel Anise. We asked the hotel to arrange transport from the airport- this worked perfectly. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and and this was maintained throughout our stay. The fridge in the room was useful and there were bottles of water and a coffee pod machine which were replenished. The bathroom was modern and well equipped with quality class shower/hair products. The breakfast room was decorated with a cool vibe and food was plentiful and varied for all types of dietary requirements. All staff were friendly and helpful. We loved Christofferson, one of the staff on duty for much of our stay and the door security were chatty and friendly too. We were staying with our 4 adult 'children' and they all loved their rooms and how friendly and welcoming all staff members were. The hotel were very good in replying to messages or queries. Location was great for walking to all attractions. We did not use the metro as we walked everywhere. Although the immediate area was not polished, we felt safe. There were local interesting shops and within a very short walk there were cafes and restaurants with plenty of choice for all palates. If we visit Athens again, we would stay here again.
Nelly
Staff super friendly, helpful, acomodating Very clean Well located Room was very comfortable and spacious
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Roman Agora
- 800 m
- Omonia Square
- 600 m
- Adrianou Street
- 850 m
- Islamic Art Museum
- 400 m
- Monastiraki Square
- 500 m
- Tzistarakis Mosque
- 550 m
- Temple of Hephaestus
- 900 m
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 850 m
- Museum of Illusions Athens
- 500 m
- Museum of the City of Athens
- 850 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Cafe/Bar Dada
- 100 m
- Cafe/Bar Nama Bar
- 150 m
- Restaurant Taverna Klimataria
- 100 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 1.6 km
- Parthenon
- 1.7 km
- Erechtheion
- 1.6 km
- Filopappos Hill
- 1.8 km
- Syntagma Square
- 1.3 km
- Acropolis Museum
- 1.7 km
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 2.1 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 1.4 km
- Zappion National Garden
- 1.4 km
- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- 1.5 km
Natural Beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 2.7 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood
- Edem Beach
- 8 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 7 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 9 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 8 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 9 km
Public transit
- Subway Thiseio Metro
- 600 m
- Train Thiseio Metro Station
- 600 m
- Train Monastiraki Train Station
- 550 m
- Subway Monastiraki Metro Station
- 550 m
- Bus Athens International Bus Station
- 3.3 km
Closest Airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 32 km
Facilities
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Non smoking rooms
- Room service
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Rooftop pool
- Baggage storage
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non smoking rooms
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24 hour front desk
- Room service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24 hour security
- Safe
Spa
- Fitness
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Fitness center
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
Languages Spoken
- Greek
- English
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
House rules at Anise, Aluma Hotels & Resorts
Pets
- Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Check in
- From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check in.
Check out
- Until 11:00 AM
Age restriction
- The minimum age for check in is 18
Children & Beds
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Guest scores in detail
Staff 9.6
Comfort 9.4
Location 9.0
Free Wifi 9.6
Facilities 9.3
Cleanliness 9.4
Value for money 8.9
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