Greece Master Thread

[Emkay]

I think you will be better off at starwood --plus much better location for tourist and would be a 5 star in any city --

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=101

I actually heard alot about that property and was planning on staying there but I have 2 free weekend Hilton nights that expire in august and I dont think im gonna be able to use them If not now

[SPLP]

I actually heard alot about that property and was planning on staying there but I have 2 free weekend Hilton nights that expire in august and I dont think im gonna be able to use them If not now

sounds like the Hilton is the right place for you , it is a 10 at most 15  minute walk from the other hotel --- Hilton is a decent hotel and was redone about 10 years ago , I was in the lobby other day and looked fresh and not worn out

[Emkay]

sounds like the Hilton is the right place for you , it is a 10 at most 15  minute walk from the other hotel --- Hilton is a decent hotel and was redone about 10 years ago , I was in the lobby other day and looked fresh and not worn out

any chance you noticed if the entrance has an automatic door or manual?

[SPLP]

any chance you noticed if the entrance has an automatic door or manual?

Funny been to hilton 100's of times , never thought about it -- they do  have a doorman--- will call n let u know

[SPLP]

Funny been to hilton 100's of times , never thought about it -- they do  have a doorman--- will call n let u know

they do have a none auto door-- revolving and a door with a handle that can be pulled open ,like i said they have a doorman too

[Emkay]

they do have a none auto door-- revolving and a door with a handle that can be pulled open ,like i said they have a doorman too

thanks alot

[pizzahut]

country is pretty unstable at the momentm. I wouldnt go there.

[SPLP]

country is pretty unstable at the momentm. I wouldnt go there.

what are u smoking?

[pizzahut]

what are u smoking?

check out their unemployment rate, corruption and daily protests.

[SPLP]

check out their unemployment rate, corruption and daily protests.

do not need to check-- I live in Greece 10 months out of the year for past 20 years  and know the country  -- you are just plain WRONG!!

I am not Greek and T/4 not nationalistic I would guess the majority on Dan's spend some time in Israel  and Greece is a lot safer than Israel ---  Athens is one of the safest cities in Europe!!  - it is true that it has high unemployment and like ALL GOVT'S in this word it has corruption this does not make it unsafe to live or visit

if you do not believe me , ask any one on Dan's if they felt less safe than in other places

[Emkay]

daily protests.

makes me want to go more

[Emkay]

daily protests.

makes me want to go more

[shimino1]

makes me want to go more

+1 I miss the good ol hafgana days.
I wonder how they compare to kikar shabbos:-D

[Emkay]

is anyone familiar with athen and would be able to tell me if this walk from the hilton to chabad is doable in the summer on shabbos.
also does it pass through dangerous areas?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/GOSTIJO+kosher+restaurant,+Esopou+10,+Athens+Greece+105+54,+Greece/Hilton+Athens,+Vassilissis+Sofias+Avenue,+Leoforos+Vasilissis+Sofias+46,+Athina+11528,+Greece/@37.9736119,23.7281051,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x14a1bd23a4e70ab5:0x7dbf37d37e18a3ea!2m2!1d23.723875!2d37.977931!1m5!1m1!1s0x14a1bd44d9f03945:0x9d22f8a5b2b13b07!2m2!1d23.749532!2d37.976282!3e2

[Fan of Dan]

do not need to check-- I live in Greece 10 months out of the year for past 20 years  and know the country  -- you are just plain WRONG!!

I am not Greek and T/4 not nationalistic I would guess the majority on Dan's spend some time in Israel  and Greece is a lot safer than Israel ---  Athens is one of the safest cities in Europe!!  - it is true that it has high unemployment and like ALL GOVT'S in this word it has corruption this does not make it unsafe to live or visit

if you do not believe me , ask any one on Dan's if they felt less safe than in other places

+1000 Well said.

I have been to many places and I was in Athens when the news was coming out daily of the protests in Athens. I felt completely safe and wouldn't even consider it to be an issue.

[Alexsei]

any idea if 2hr stop over (not connecting, 2 separate tickets) in ATH is enough?

[sky121]

any idea if 2hr stop over (not connecting, 2 separate tickets) in ATH is enough?

Should be fine. Is your luggage being sent all the way?

[Alexsei]

Should be fine. Is your luggage being sent all the way?

NO

[sky121]

NO

What airline are you flying that they won't send it? You may be cutting it close then. Will you at least be checked into the next flight? Even then...

[SPLP]

What airline are you flying that they won't send it? You may be cutting it close then. Will you at least be checked into the next flight? Even then...

you may not make it --- if flight arrives on time and luggage arrives quickly have a good chance but if any delay maybe out of luck -- if luggage checked thru u should be  ok -- airport is only one terminal so can walk to  any of the airlines to recheck in --not like jfk-lhr etc