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Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

Name: Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key
Address: 12 Chalkokondili, Athens, GR

★★★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

TTrademark Collection by Wyndham·Wyndham Rewards·Hotels

📍12 Chalkokondili · Athens ↗

📞+302144086600

76 rooms

NightclubFitness facilities (surcharge)Guest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 60 facilities +

Review

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In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Zeus Essence Athens Centra, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Zeus Essence Athens Centra, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Start your day stress-free at Zeus Essence Athens Centra, Trademark Collection by Wyndham as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 379 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-07

Guests praise friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Common complaints include poor soundproofing from traffic, small elevators, and mixed neighborhood surroundings.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings8.8

Cleanliness8.7

Service8.5

Facilities8.4

Value8.0

Location8.0

＋ PraisedFriendly, multilingual staff · Excellent rooftop breakfast and views · Modern, clean, and comfortable rooms · Convenient location near metro

－ ComplaintsHigh street noise and poor soundproofing · Concerns about surrounding area safety · Some facilities outdated or rooms small · Value for money does not match star rating

KEYSuitable for those valuing service and breakfast. Avoid street-facing rooms if sensitive to noise.

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Room types · 11

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Suite with City View

1 × Queen bed28 ㎡up to 2

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Classic Double Room with City View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed27 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views.

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Classic Twin Room with City View

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed27 ㎡up to 2

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Executive Double Room with City View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed27 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views.

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city_viewExecutive Twin Room with City View

Executive Twin Room with City View

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed27 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views.

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Superior Double Room with City View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed25 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views.

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city_viewSuperior Twin Room with City View

Superior Twin Room with City View

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed25 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views.

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Deluxe Double Room with City View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views.

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Deluxe Twin Room with City View

1 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views.

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Single Room

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 1

This air-conditioned single room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room, 1 Twin Bed

1 × Twin bedup to 1

1 Twin BedSoundproofed room Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettleSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspaceComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling binNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

Contemporary, Greek · ★ Michelin

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This restaurant occupies the former family home of the German architect Ernst Zillers, who came to Athens to design some of its public buildings, fell in love with the city and remained here for the rest of his life. The building, which is situated next to the Greek Orthodox cathedral and has now been converted into a hotel (Zillers Boutique Hotel), boasts a rooftop terrace and multi-purpose Roof Garden with fine view of the cathedral and the Acropolis. The Zillers restaurant is only open in the evening and chef Vasilis Roussos offers two tasting menus: Synecdoche and Synthesis, both with crea

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Pharaoh

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CTC Urban Gastronomy

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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If a dining experience under the stars appeals to you, this highly-sought-after restaurant, particularly during the summer months, will definitely fit the bill thanks to its charming urban terrace dotted with verdant trees and shrubs. Nor will the interior disappoint, with an elegant dining room decorated in soft colours and boasting a sophisticated ambience and subdued lighting. Here, chef Alexandros Tsiotinis, ably supported by his team, champions modern Mediterranean cuisine that is characterised by dishes that are meticulously prepared and extremely creative. More often than not based arou

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Hytra

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Soil

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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Nolan

international · Bib

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Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 11

Suite with City View

Classic Double Room with City View

Classic Twin Room with City View

Executive Double Room with City View

Executive Twin Room with City View

Superior Double Room with City View

Superior Twin Room with City View

Deluxe Double Room with City View

Deluxe Twin Room with City View

Single Room

Room, 1 Twin Bed

Facilities · 60

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