The Phidias is a gem in Piraeus and an excellent place to "decompress" after a long flight before embarking on a cruise. George was waiting for us at the customs exit, even though our flight was 1-1/2 hours early. (We had made arrangements for airport transportation with the hotel before we left and the charge is E95.) We arrived at the hotel before 11am, and our room was immediately available. Our room had a comfortable queen bed and a sofa bed (which could have been collapsed into a sofa if we had asked), as well as a chair, refrigerator and hot water service for making coffee or tea. The bathroom was spacious but had limited area around the sink for toiletries and other items women need when making-up in the bathroom. Also the lighting was not suitable for applying make-up, a common problem with many hotel rooms. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. What really set this place apart, however, was its location, just a block away from the inner marina with many (outdoor!) restaurants ringing it with fabulous food at reasonable prices. There were also many drug and convenience stores/kiosks on the way. There is also a great archaeological museum about 4 blocks away with many outlet shops along the way. In summary, if cruising out of Piraeus again, I would definitely stay at the Phidias.
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