O&B Athens Boutique Hotel

"From the outside the Q&B (Ochre and Brown) Hotel is unassuming, located on a narrow street housing a few bars and mom-and-pop stores. It's quite easy to walk right by it. Just around the corner, though, there are at least a dozen restaurants/bistros and a couple of bodegas. Plus: a fantastic view of the Parthenon. And it's only a ten-minute walk to Monastiraki Station, with luggage! Everything in the inside of the hotel is top notch. Rooms were inviting, well-appointed, and comfortable. The staff (room service; breakfast attendants; front desk; management) is friendly, eager to answer questions, and help out otherwise. It seemed like everyone enjoyed working there. We stayed for four nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Well, except for the loud music on Saturday night coming from one club down the street. However, that was not enough of a nuisance to keep Q&B Hotel from getting a 5 star rating (excellent) from us"

"This hotel is in a great spot for exploring Athens. I was wary of the rather churlish review elsewhere on this site regarding location; graffiti and pavement but this was misleading. All Athens has been defaced by graffiti and the perpetrators are no respectors of heritage. Yes the street outside has crumbling paviors but that too is the case all over. Athens is a compact and rather confined city so its vibrant night culture will generate noise wherever you stay. The rooms were clean and modern with very comfortabie beds and excellent showers. Breakfast had a good and healthy selection that should please everyone. The outstanding thing, above all that, is the staff: such a friendly and helpful bunch who arranged things for us and gave advice that really enhanced our stay."

"The location was perfect for us, walking distance to the 'hop on' bus stop, the metro stop, to the Acropolis & other sights. The atmosphere was pleasant. Our room was clean, bright, spacious. The bed & bedding was very comfortable. The staff was so helpful, they helped us make transportation arrangements during a taxi strike. The breakfast had a nice assortment of hot & cold food, fresh fruit & juices, tea, coffees & treats. The neighbourhood was comfortable to walk around, day & evening. There is quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, shopping within walking distance. The hotel also provided a good selection of recommendations for food. A must see is the "Little Kook Alley" just blocks away. 360 rooftop bar had a great view. The Kyklamino restaurant, family owned & great food. Extremely happy with the decision to stay at this hotel."