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First impressions first. What an entryway! We fell in love with Hotel Economy's sparse, modern gray-letters-on-copper-base signage, massive windows, and clean (if occasionally institutional) lines. We may be Cheapos, but we sure love our crisp, clean, modern lines.
The lovely Athens tradition that installs extraordinary lounge areas in average hotels is happily in effect at Economy. The mezzanine lounge, which doubles as the breakfast room, is to die for. Think marble floors, light leather couches, a flat-panel television, and a modest view over the square below.
Economy's 56 rooms, which scream "tourist class," are on the bland side. We saw wood floors, beds with heavy comforters, nondescript headboards, and minimal furnishings. All this is not to detract from the fact that rooms are clean and in good, renovated shape. What they lack is a funky edge, novel or otherwise, to give them a bit more character.
Economy Hotel is located roughly between the Omonia and Monastiraki metro stations, a bit closer to the former. It's adjacent to Athens' remarkable Central Market, tucked away on a quiet street just behind the city's Old Town Hall. A mini-Chinatown is nearby as well.
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