I had booked three nights at the Electra Hotel Athens through my Travel Agent and was required to provide a $100 deposit several months before arriving, along with FULL payment 4 weeks before arrival. On arriving at the hotel, after flying for over 20 hours, I was promptly advised that they had no booking for me, were totally full and were unable to help! When I replied "what am I supposed to do now for accommodation", the Manager promptly put up her hands and said "NOT MY PROBLEM"!!! As a female travelling on my own, this was not reassuring!! I would NEVER recommend this hotel to anyone! The Royal Olympic Hotel Athens, on the other hand, was fantastic - 5 star (as opposed to Electra Hotel 4 stars) and ended up costing me less than the Electra.