The Alex vs Platon Hotel
Both are in Athens, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Piraeus
The Alex
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★Piraeus
Platon Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Alex
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose The Alex if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Platon Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is The Alex better than Platon Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.6)+1.7
- 2690 m closer to the beach (410 m vs 1.1 km)−690 m
- 31.6 km closer to the area centre−1.6 km
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 543 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+43
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 52)+18
Why is Platon Hotel better than The Alex?
- 1660 m closer to public transport−660 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Alex vs Platon Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Alex | Platon Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.7 | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.7 +2.7 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 +2.3 | 6.6 |
| Public transport | 6.2 | 9.8 +3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.7 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 42 +32 | 10 |
| Rank in Athens | top 10% +69% | top 79% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +2.7 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Piraeus centre | 1.3 km −1.6 km | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 410 m −690 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 850 m | 190 m −660 m |
| To the airport | 25 km | 23 km −1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 69 +43 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 33 | – |
| Listed amenities | 22 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.7 km apart
The Alex or Platon Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Alex or Platon Hotel?
The Alex leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Platon Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Alex or Platon Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Alex is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Platon Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Alex is 410 m from the nearest beach; Platon Hotel is 1.1 km.
How far apart are The Alex and Platon Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
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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