Athens Ledra Marriott is located on Athens' main thoroughfare

From now through the end of February, guests of the Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel can skate for free and warm up with catered food and drinks at the hotel’s new rooftop ice skating rink. “The View on Ice,” managed by the Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel, is named for its spectacular views over the Acropolis and greater Athens. Located atop the Star City Cinema complex beside the hotel, the 200 square meter rink is open to skaters from 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. daily.

In addition to the new skating rink, hotel amenities include a rooftop pool and bar, 24-hour fitness area, and lounge with live music. The two on-site restaurants provide a choice of Mediterranean or Greek food at at Zephyros Restaurant or Polynesian cuisine and fresh sushi at Kona Kai.

Guest rooms include broadband Internet access and spacious work areas to help business travelers stay productive, premiere Marriott Revive bedding that features fluffier pillows and thicker mattresses on American double beds, mini-bars, safes, and individual climate controls.

Enjoy views of the historic Athens Acropolis from the rooftop skating rink

Marriott Ledra Hotel is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Port of Piraeus and offers a free hotel shuttle service to nearby tourist attractions around Athens and nearby Syntagma Square, Plaka, and Kallithea.

Through February 7, 2010, the hotel is offering the two-night “Explore the New Acropolis Museum” package, which includes two complimentary tickets to the new Acropolis Museum and accommodations with an Acropolis view for $179-$249 per night (use promotional code M11 when booking). For more information and deals at the Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel, visit www.athensmarriott.com; for information about group events at the ice skating rink, call the Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel, at (30) 210-930-0824.

Photo Credit: Marriott Ledra Hotel

Article by Barbara Weibel at Hole In The Donut Travels