ATHENS HILTON has been appointed as the official headquarters hotel of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2004 Olympic Games by the games organising committee. Originally built in 1963 and re-opened in February of this year the hotel now features 433 rooms and suites. It is situated on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, opposite the National Art Gallery, just outside the city centre but within comfortable walking distance. Visitors planning to watch the Olympics next year should be aware of a general lack of accommodation in Athens and the situation being addressed by the a plan to find at least 3,000 quality private homes for Olympic spectators. http://www.athenshousing.com