Archaia Olympia Pet-friendly hotels in Ilia, Greece

Theodore and his lovely wife Susan were lovely hosts with a lovely property. The hotel is one street up from the main road to Olympia. Ted waited for us by the street because there is some city construction in the area. There is a small elevator in the hotel which was most convenient as well as automatic doors and ramps which help with heavy luggage. The lobby was very nice with an available internet area. The eating area was charming and breakfast was substantial. As this was Palm Sunday, the church is literally across the street. The room was very comfortable with french doors leading to a full balcony.Interestingly, the key to the room is wonderfully old-fashioned as the owners are very aware of who is in the hotel. They live there and are protective of their patrons. Ted gave us easy walking directions to local eateries and Olympia has many touristy shops, tavernas and of course bakeries.

Great hotel for the cost. Quad accommodation was two separate rooms which is great for families. Wrap-around balcony was great. Still use actual keys for the doors! Staff very helpful and English speaking. They gave us a small fridge for use during our stay without being asked! Walking distance to ruins and Museum. Breakfast, although fresh and delicious, IS NOT INCLUDED in the price. Room rate is so low though, 4 euros per person for breakfast didn't matter.

We got in late at night so I think that had a lot to do with it. The lock wasn't really secure on the door and I think that freaked me out, but the owner/front desk guy was fantastic. He stayed up waiting for us and had even left us a note with a key and our room number because he wasn't there at the exact second we arrived. He was very friendly.

The photos of the hotel on the website are very misleading - while the comon areas are updated, the rooms are very old. Your bathroom, in particular, will look NOTHING like the photos - which are of the suite - not the normal rooms. The first room we were given was smelly, dirty and probably dangerous - the balcony rail was rusty and filthy. Our second room was at least clean and less rusty, but still very different to our expectations from looking at the photos on the website. Please note that the rooms and bathrooms have NOT been renovated at all recently - maybe 1970's judging by decor. Common areas, however, are pleasant including the pool and lobby. Clientele also is a lot of tour groups - so be prepared to be treated as an afterthought - you will get the remnants of what is left for breakfast but will have the place to yourselves during the day until the next evening's group arrives.

Lovely hotel. We only stayed one night, but it is somewhere I would consider staying at again. Friendly staff, right on the main tourist street in Olympia, very close to major sight seeing points in the town.