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title: "Orchard vs The Stanley: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Orchard or The Stanley in Athens? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/orchard-athens-vs-the-stanley-athens/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Orchard vs The Stanley

Both are in Athens, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Μεταξουργείο
## [Orchard](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/orchard-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1923063/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Μεταξουργείο
## [The Stanley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-stanley-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218485/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.

### Choose Orchard if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose The Stanley if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Orchard better than The Stanley?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2022) (+4y)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (6 vs 380 rooms) (−374)

### Why is The Stanley better than Orchard?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (494 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×55)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (380 vs 6 rooms) (×63.3)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Orchard | The Stanley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 494  (+485) |
| Rank in Athens | top 63%  (+19%) | top 82% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Μεταξουργείο centre | 320 m | 360 m |
| To public transport | 190 m | 130 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 141 | 141 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 24 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 6 | 380 |
| Floors | – | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026  (+4y) | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | – | 23 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

60 m apart

## Orchard or The Stanley: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Orchard or The Stanley?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Orchard and The Stanley?

The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/orchard-athens-vs-the-stanley-athens/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/