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2, Vas. Georgiou A, Syntagma Square (Constitution),105 64 Athens, Greece.
Email:[email protected] / Website: www.njvathensplaza.gr
Phone: +30 210 33 52 400 / Fax:+30 210 32 35 856
Welcome to the N.J.V. Athens Plaza.
A five-star deluxe hotel in Athens' most exclusive address for demanding travellers.
The hotel boasts 159 luxurious rooms and 23 suites with breathtaking views of the
Acropolis.
LOCATION
Ideally located on Constitution Square
(Syntagma), in the heart of the business and
shopping districts, and within walking distance
of the Acropolis and the Old City (Plaka). Its
prominent location gives you the opportunity to
hop on any bus, metro, trolley, tram, or hail a
taxi, and within minutes be at one of the many
museums, archaeological sites, and tourist
attractions that this great city has to offer.
GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Ÿ24-hour room service,
ŸWIFI Internet access in all rooms and public areas,
Ÿcar rental service,
Ÿcurrency exchange,
Ÿlaundry and dry-cleaning,
Ÿexpress pressing,
Ÿparking (close to the hotel),
Ÿbanqueting facilities,
Ÿbusiness centre
(secretarial services from 09.00 to 17.00, computer
with internet access, fax, copier, printer, rental
of personal computers, fax and mobile phone).
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GUESTROOMS & SUITES
The N.J.V. Athens Plaza features 159 spacious and
well-appointed guestrooms, and 23 luxurious suites.
All guestrooms and suites have been individually
designed in intricate detail with the finest silks and
taffetas while the suites feature decorations from
Ralph Lauren, Fornacetti and Versace. Soundproof
rooms with balcony, individual air-conditioning,
direct dial telephone with voice mail, satellite and
interactive TV, video on demand, wireless high speed
internet access, electronic safe deposit box, mini-bar,
marble bathroom with telephone extension and hair
dryer, designers bathroom amenities, bathrobe and
slippers. Non-smoking rooms are also available.
Classic Guestrooms:
Decorated with warm greens and browns and all
modern amenities, the guest rooms interior reflect
elegance and style. They offer a choice of single, queen
or twin beds.
Superior Guestrooms:
Facing the snappy and pedestrian Voukourestiou
Street, these rooms reflect comfort and elegance. They
feature elegant décors, marble bathrooms with large
bathtubs and lavish amenities. Available with twin or
queen beds.
Deluxe Guestrooms:
The residents of these rooms will enjoy the
exceptional view of Constitution Square, the
Acropolis and Stadiou Street. The ones that face the
square offer the choice of interconnection, the ones
facing Stadiou the choice of an extra bed, while they
all offer the choice of king or twin beds.
Junior Suites:
Supremely located on the eighth and ninth floors,
these 38 square meters of each of the six junior suites
are covered in the warmth of the lilac and the azure.
The marble bathrooms, with separate bathtubs, the
king size bed with the exquisite designer fabrics and
all modern amenities, as well as an exceptional view
of Acropolis, make these suites the finest choice for
any business or leisure traveller.
Executive Suites:
Created to offer the ultimate in luxury hotel living, the
48 square meters of each of the seven executive suites
are elegantly decorated in brown and olive green
colours. The marble bathrooms offer a separate
bathtub with luxurious amenities, the twin beds are
with fine and stylish linen fabrics and the city view is
of the lively Stadiou Street.
Deluxe Suites:
Furnished and decorated with designers' original
artwork, these nine large suites create an unparalleled
atmosphere of comfort and exquisiteness. They offer
the choice of a king size or twin beds, they all include
luxurious amenities and are located on the hotel's top
floors, overlooking the Acropolis or Stadiou Street.
Presidential Suite:
This luxurious two-level residence is truly the ultimate
in privacy and luxury, with a magnificent view of the
Acropolis, the Saronic Gulf, the Greek Parliament and
Syntagma Square. It features a grand foyer on the
lower level with a fully equipped bar, a dining room for
up to ten people, a living room elegantly decorated in
claret, as well as a separate guestroom. The upper level
features a master bedroom dressed in gold, a luxurious
marble and gilded bathroom with a separate shower
cabin, as well as a jacuzzi tub.
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RESTAURANTS AND BARS
CONFERENCE & BANQUETING
The Parliament
Restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine,
with unique traditional Greek dishes, captures the
nobility and allure of the historic Syntagma Square.
Breakfast is served daily from 7.00 to 11.00, lunch
from 12.30 to 16.30 and dinner from 19.00 to 00.30.
Whether you plan a conference, business meeting,
product launch, seminar or dinner dance, versatile
function rooms - and specially designed suites - with
state of the art audio-visual equipment are at your
disposal. The experienced conference and banqueting
personnel provides efficient service to satisfy even the
most discerning guest and assures the success of any
function. The technical assistance and equipment
available at the hotel include podium, head table
microphones, laser pointers, flip charts, overhead,
slide and video data projectors, wide screen TV and
VCR, while outside contractors make available a wide
range of additional technical equipment.
Plaza Lounges
Located in the lobby area, it offers an excellent variety
of coffees and succulent desserts in relaxing
surroundings. Open daily 08:00 to 23:30.
HALL
SIZE (m2) "U" SHAPE
PACIFIC I
80
40
PACIFIC II
80
25
PACIFIC I+II
160
45
ATLANTIC
108
25
PACIFIC + ATLANTIC
268
PRE CONVENTION
135
MEETING SUITES
20
COCKTAIL
100
80
200
100
350
BANQUET
70
50
120
70
250
HALL
SIZE (m2) DAYLIGHT CLASSROOM THEATER
PACIFIC I
80
NO
60
100
PACIFIC II
80
YES
40
50
PACIFIC I+II
160
YES
100
200
ATLANTIC
108
YES
45
70
PACIFIC + ATLANTIC
268
YES
150
300
PRE CONVENTION
135
YES
MEETING SUITES
20
YES
15
15
Explorer's Lounge
In the intimate wood panelled surroundings, guests
enjoy the atmosphere of old Athenian clubs, while
sipping cocktails and tasting delicious snacks. Open
daily from 11.00 to 01.30.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
The Acropolis Hill is the crown jewel of Athens and
of all Greece. With the still standing Parthenon temple
as its symbol, the Acropolis is truly a wonder of the
world, containing four ancient buildings. The
Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 B.C. and
most of the artefacts from the temple are housed today
in the Acropolis museum near the Parthenon. Also on
the Acropolis are the Temple of Athena Nike, the
Erechtheion and the Propylea.
of the most intact ancient Greek temples, is located at
one end of the Ancient Agora. It was first built in 450
B.C.
Pnyx hill, on the west side of the Acropolis. In ancient
times this hill, which offers a splendid view of the
Acropolis and a must for photographers, was the
meeting place for Athenians to decide issues.
Philopappou hill, topped with a funeral monument of
Phi1opappos, a Roman Consul of the second century
A.D. A cave on the Philopappou Hill is believed to
have been the prison of Socrates where he drank his
fatal dose of hemlock.
OTHER ARCHAELOGICAL SITES
Just below the Acropolis Hill are two ancient theatres
that must not be missed: the Dionysos and Odeon of
Herod Atticus. The oldest of the Greek theatres, built
in the fourth century B.C., the Theater of Dionysos
which once hosted plays of Euripides, Aristophanes,
Sophocles and Aesculus, could seat as many as 17000
spectators. The reconstructed Odeon of Herod Atticus
amphitheatre is used during the summer to host the
Athens Festival performances. Truly one of the most
impressive ancient monuments in Athens, it was first
built by Roman ruler Herod Atticus in the second
century A.D. The theatre can seat 5000 spectators.
At the foot of the Acropolis is the Ancient Agora,
known as the commercial and public centre of ancient
Athens. During the classical age, such notables as
Sophocles and Aristotle taught there. Thesseion, one
The Roman Agora, which includes Hadrian's
Library, built by the Roman Ruler in the second
century A.D.
The Monument of Lysikratous, a well-preserved
fourth century B.C. monument rising 21 feet from its
base is also worth visiting in the Plaka area.
Keramikos Cemetery, located on Ermou Street
going towards Pireos Avenue. It was the famous burial
ground for the most important ancient citizens of
Athens. Most of the finds of the cemetery are in the
museum within the grounds.
Hadrian's Arch, located at the end of Amalia's Avenue,
was built by the Roman ruler in 132 A.D to mark the
boundaries of ancient Athens and his new city. It is
located near the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Tower of The Winds, Roman Agora, Plaka. With its
water clock, sundial and weather vane, built in the 1st
century B.C., the Tower of the Winds features eight
sides, each depicting the wind that blows from that
direction.
Temple of Olympian Zeus, this largest ancient
temple in Greece began to be built in the beginning of
the sixth century B.C. and was not completed until 700
years later. The temple was dedicated to the supreme
god Zeus, and 14 of its original 104 very tall
Corinthian style columns still stand today.
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IMPORTANT MUSEUMS
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
The Acropolis Museum, located on the Acropolis,
Tel. 210 323-6665. Contains most of the finds from
around the Acropolis Hill, including many sculptures.
Highlights of the museum include fragments of the
Parthenon frieze as well as the Korai maidens. Open
Mon 10:00-14:30, Tue-Sun 8:30-14:30.
Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of
AttaIus Museum, inside the Stoa of Attalos, Tel. 2103210185. Inside, visitors will find artefacts from the
Agora (ancient market place) and will see miniature
models of how the Acropolis and Agora looked during
ancient times. There are 65.000 finds from the
excavations on exhibit.
Athens City Museum. The museum contains
paintings, sketches, a scale model of Athens in the
19th century, as well as furniture, costumes and
personal objects from early this century.
Byzantine and Christian Museum. It contains a large
collection of icons, other Byzantine and postByzantine art. Descriptions are in Greek and French.
Goulandris Natural History Museum. Thousands
of dried plants and flowers, insects, birds, rocks and
minerals, sea life of all sorts, etc. Not to be missed by
those interested in palaeontology, entomology,
zoology, flora and geology. The displays are colourful
and well labelled.
Greek Folk Art Museum. On display is a vast
collection of traditional art objects from the Byzantine
period until today. Embroideries, wood carvings,
jewellery and traditional costumes from all over
Greece are on exhibit.
Jewish Museum. Contains articles of the heritage of
the Jewish people of Greece.
Museum of Cycladic Art. Contains ancient artefacts
from the Cycladic islands, including unique pieces
from 3000-2000 B.C.
National Art Gallery and Alexandros Soutsos
Museum.The world's finest art galleries with exhibits
of the greatest Greek artists.
Numismatic Museum. Widely rare of its kind
museum, you can witness the evolution of the coins
through history. The exhibits include hundreds of gold
or silver coins from many parts of Greece. The
museum is hosted in the fabulous neoclassic mansion
owned by archaeologist Schliemann and sealed in all
parts by his personality and reproductions of his
findings.
Plaka. Once the life of Athens earlier this century, the
Plaka area of the city is located on the north slope of
the Acropolis. Old timers will tell you stories about
how the 19th century town was the centre of nightlife
activity. The Plaka is a pleasant, cobblestone walkway
with cars banned from most of the area. Narrow
streets and winding stairways and some old mansions
are what is left of old Athens. There are tavernas and
numerous tourist shops in the Plaka area and some
ancient sites worth visiting.
Monastiraki. If it is a bargain you are after, and if you
still have not decided what souvenir to take back
home, do not forget to visit the Monastiraki Flea
Market. Here you will find shops selling a wide
selection of souvenirs to suit all tastes and budgets.
The best time to visit Monastiraki is on Sunday
mornings when the Flea Market is running full and
before the crowd rush later in the afternoon. The Flea
Market is next to the Monastiraki metro station.
Syntagma Square. Now recognized as the centre of
Athens and from where to orientate yourself in the
city, Syntagma Square is an acre large plaza filled with
expensive outdoor cafés, trees and a fountain in the
centre. Around the square, you will find every type of
tourist shops, airline offices, banks, restaurants,
deluxe and first class hotels. Also called Constitution
Square by foreigners, it is faced at the top by the
Parliament building. In front of this building is the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which is guarded day
and night by two evzones dressed in the traditional
skirted uniforms. On Sundays, at 10.30 a.m., the
evzones, accompanied by a military band, march from
the Parliament building in full regalia, well worth a
picture by tourists.
The National Gardens. Located behind the
Parliament building. The Athenians, during the heat
of the summer, like to stroll in the dozens of walkways
of this park. There are also two small man-made lakes
filled with ducks and swans, a playground for the
youngsters and plenty of benches for the tired elder
people.
Zappio Hall. Inside the National Gardens is the
Zappio Hall which was built to be used during the
holding of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
The hall hosts a large number of cultural and
commercial exhibitions.
Olympic Stadium. The all-marble stadium on
Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, across the street from
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the National Gardens, hosted the first modem
Olympic Games in 1896. The stadium can seat up to
90000 spectators and is sometimes used for major
sporting events and concerts. Also called Panathenian
Stadium, the stadium is at the same site where the
ancient Athenians had a stadium built in 330 B.C.
Presidential Palace. Formerly the Royal Palace when
monarchs ruled the country, the Presidential Palace is
located on Herodes Atticus Street behind the National
Gardens. The palace was originally built as a home for
the crown prince in the previous century but is now
used by the President of the country.
Lycabettus Hill. The highest hill inside Athens, it
offers to the visitor a panorama view of the city from
all sides. On the summit of the 912-foot high hill is a
tiny 19th century chapel of St. George. Not far is a
restaurant and coffee shop. You can reach the summit
either by foot, by car or by the funicular which
operates from the Kolonaki side of the hill.
Byzantine churches. The centre of Athens hosts a half
dozen Byzantine era churches of interest to visitors.
SHOPPING DOWNTOWN
Shopping in downtown Athens (the “commercial
triangle” as called by the locals) is an exciting
experience with big and small shops and boutiques
clustered around and along Ermou Street - the capital's
ever popular downtown walkway -, sophisticated
Stadiou Street, classy Voukourestiou Street,
traditional Pandrossou walkway and elegant
Mitropoleos Street. You may find everything, from
small decoration items at convenient prices to wellknown designers' creations. Plaka and Monastiraki
remain open until late in the evening as well as all day
Sunday.
ATHENS NIGHTLIFE
Psiri, just north of Plaka, is Athens' busiest nightlife
area. Restaurants, cafés, bars and ouzeries (bars
serving mezzedes and ouzo, beer and wine) line the
streets between Ermou Street, Athinas Street and
Monastiraki. A variety of music clubs cater to all
tastes, from latin grooves to Greek rock, to traditional
Rembetika music. In summer, there are live outdoor
concerts and performing arts events in Herod Atticus
Theatre and on Lycabettus Hill. The Megaro Concert
Hall is the city's leading performing arts centre with
regular classical concerts, theatres and opera
performances.
EXCURSIONS NEAR ATHENS
Half day Ancient Corinth. Leave Athens and drive
southwest until you reach the Corinth Canal which
connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Drive on
and visit the ancient town of Corinth where Saint Paul
lived and preached for two years. The remains of the
city, which include the Agora (Market Place) and
Apollo' s Temple (6th Century B.C.) clearly show how
rich and important Corinth was in ancient times.
Half day Poseidon Temple Sounio. This is a journey
into the past, along the beautiful Athens coastal road
through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza districts
where many Athenians live and enjoy the seaside
areas. Then out along the winding coastal road of the
Saronic Gulf, until you reach the Temple of Poseidon.
Here guides will regale you with the woeful tale of
Poseidon, a heart-filling story which you will enjoy as
the sun sets in its natural colourful magnificence. It is
sadness and beauty all in one. It is also a great place
for those who love photography.
One day Delphi Excursion. One of the favourites
from Athens. This is almost a journey which cannot be
missed as your trip to Greece would be incomplete
without it. Passing by Thebes (the tragedy of King
Oedipus) and the pretty town of Levadia. Then on to
Arachova which is famous for its hand woven rugs,
arriving in Delphi, set amongst one of the largest olive
groves in Greece. The road leading up to Delphi is
lined with colourful blooms of broom and daphne.
Delphi is considered to be the "Omphalos" (the navel)
or centre of the ancient world. The ruins of the
Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, the Temple of Apollo
and the treasury of the Athenians are in exceptionally
good condition despite the vagaries of time and
weather of the thousands of years. It is indeed a
delight. The shops on the roadside provide an amazing
variety of honey, nuts, sweets and herbs which you
can buy.
One day Argolis Trip. On the way to Argolis, one
passes through the Corinth Canal, which connects the
Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. A short stop here will
allow you to see the narrow canal, and maybe you will
be lucky and see one of the passenger ships or cargo
ships being guided through. Then on to Mycenae, the
Homeric city of the Atreides (the city of gold) of the
ancient poets, see the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean
Walls and the Royal Tombs. Then continue to the
seaside resort of Nafplion and to Argolis nestling at
the foot of the Palmidi fortress atop the cliffs. Next is
the Epidavros village and the most wonderful site of
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the Epidavros Theater. Created in the 4th century B.C.,
this amazing theatre is still in operation to this day and
is considered to be the peak of an actors' career to
perform on this holy site. The acoustics are still
phenomenal to this day.
CRUISES AND YACHTING
One day cruise to the Saronic islands of Aegina,
Poros and Hydra. Departures daily from the marina
terminal in Paleo Faliron and Piraeus, usually at 8.00
a.m., returning at around 19.30. The cruise ships also
have spacious sun decks, restaurant, bar and some
even have a swimming pool.
3-4-7 day cruises. There are also three, four and seven
days cruises available with destination the Greek
islands.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Greece has a long tradition in athletics. A variety of
spectator sports and recreation await the visitor to
Athens. Soccer heads the list as the nation's favourite
sport followed by basketball and volleyball. Track and
field is also popular. Most of the National Tourist
Organization of Greece (EOT) public beaches and
swimming pools in the Athens area offer full sea sports
facilities such as dressing rooms, piers, canoes,
pedalo, fields for various games, tennis courts, volley
and basketball courts, children's playgrounds, a
pavilion, pastry shop, snack-bar, restaurant, self
service and discos.
Beaches: Alimos tel. 210-9836545, Varkiza tel. 2108972402.
Waterskiing: Vouliagmeni Bay school tel. 2108960939, Varkiza school tel. 210-8970040.
Diving: For information on underwater activities can
be obtained from the Hellenic Federation of
Underwater Activities, Aghios Kosmas, Ellinikon.
Golfing: Many golf courses have been developed all
over the country. Most of them guarantee
unforgettable sunshine golfing holidays. Glyfada Golf
Course is considered to be among the finest in Europe :
tel 210-8946820. Open all year round.
Tennis: Most beaches in the Athens area have tennis
courts which can be used by tourists. Other courts in
the Athens area: Athens Tennis Club, Vassilissis Olga
Avenue, tel. 210-9232872, Panellinion Gymnastic
Club, 26 Mavromateon Street, tel. 210- 8233720.
TRANSPORTATION WITHIN ATHENS
Taxis: If you are in a hurry, the best way to get around
Athens is with a taxi which can be flagged down from
any street comer. Taxi fares are still among the
cheapest in the world. Taxis are plentiful, but avoid
them during rush hours (13.00-15.00) when they are
difficult to obtain. Also make sure you flag down one
in an area where the cab can stop without causing
traffic circulation problems, otherwise it will not stop.
Trains: Information about train service throughout
Greece and for destinations abroad can be obtained
from the Greek Railway Organization (OSE) at their
main headquarters near Omonia Square.
Metro: The metro/subway runs from 05.30 to
midnight daily. Tickets must be purchased before
entering the train and must be cancelled before entry.
The line operates from the Athens northern suburb of
Kifissia to the port of Piraeus, with stops in between at
major areas of Athens. Only a small portion of the
journey is underground thus offering an excellent
opportunity to see much of the Athens metropolitan
area.
AIRPORT
Designed for the 21st century, Eleftherios Venizelos
International Airport is connected to the national road
network via a new 6-lane motorway link. Aiming to
serve both passengers and the general public, the new
airport offers a broad selection of shops and an
extensive assortment of merchandise. Tel. 2103530000.
SHIPS
During the summer tourist season, most ships towards
the Greek islands are full. Boat connections are
frequent between the islands during the summer.
Hydrofoils, serving the nearby islands of the Saronic
Gulf and the Peloponnesian coast, leave from the port
of Piraeus and Zea port. Tel. 210-4226000.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Electricity : 220V/AC, 50HZ
Health : no vaccination needed
Currency : Euro
Dialing : Code for Greece +30, for Athens 210
Drinkable water.
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