Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

Most reviews I'd read prior to our visit were accurate and fair. Lovely hotel! Very well situated for visiting all the sights. We thought we might use the metro but we didn't at all! We walked everywhere and got an uber a couple of times (acropolis and one night into Plaka). All hotel staff were professional, friendly and helpful. We were greeted straight away and helped with our case. I had emailed the hotel a few weeks prior to say it was my daughter's 21st birthday. No reply but we had pur room upgraded when there so obviously acknowledged it. A lovely surprise! The whole hotel is really clean, modern. Lifts work well- use room card key in slot to work the lift- all explained to you. Our room was immaculately clean. Spacious with the front wall a full window. We could just see the side of the fountain! Bathroom modern. Hairdryer fine. A couple of toiletries but I'd bring own. Mini fridge with 2 bottles of water in which we used (no charge). Tap water is apparently drinkable though. Breakfast was a goid selection of the usual - continental plus cereal, pastries, fruit, meats and cheese etc. Plenty of hot and cold drinks. Clean and tidy. We found it quiet early on (6.30- 8) but on our last day we went down at 9am and it was packed! It became even more busy as time went by so obviously people preferred a later breakfast! We were too busy being early as trips booked and lots to do! The only issue which i recalled then on other reviews was that the hot food wasn't hot at all. Luke warm at best. A shame as otherwise lovely! Again, staff good there. Room service was excellent- we ordered downstairs in bar by reception after a long day out. Again, friendly and helpful service. Food was lovely and a good size. Good value. 3 euro 'tray' charge- perfectly fine we thought! The only negative really was the noise outside! However, the hotel cannot do anything about this (new windows...they seem pretty old and thin as anything- you could hear the outside like they were paper!) We didn't sleep at all the first night (a Thursday and weirdly we think the most noisy) Sirens blaring, horns beeping almost continuously at each other, general traffic etc) We had to put the AC back on to try to drown it out but it only really added to it. However, we just happened to ask at reception if they had ear plugs (pharmacy closed) and the lovely girl behind reception duly dug us out 2 sets 😀...they really helped lessen the noise and we slept better after that. Beds were comfortable. Clean white sheets. Tea and coffee...ask for extra milk as it's not enough. Plenty of sockets, full length mirror. Comfortable and well laid out clean room. The shower needs a degree to work out 😅 and not get hit by the weird jets that face you and squirt horizontally. All in all, a great base for Athens.