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Accommodation - King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens - Exterior view - Athens

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Overview

Offering local culture and cuisine within contemporary facilities, the boutique King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel is the ideal base for your Athens getaway. The rooftop restaurant boasts incredible views of the Athenian Acropolis, where you can dine upon Greek fusion cuisine paired with a tipple from the extensive wine. Oenophiles will also benefit from weekly wine tasting masterclasses and a daily wine-tasting experience with the hotel’s Head Sommelier. The hotel also has a fully-equipped fitness centre and a few shops – including a luxury skincare and beauty store – and hosts a weekly cultural walk around the city.

The hotel is nestled in the heart of Athens, overlooking the historic city. The ancient Acropolis is located just a mile and a half away, offering an incredible view of the Parthenon from the hotel. Head approximately half a mile southwest of the hotel to discover the cobblestone streets and neoclassical architecture of the old neighbourhood Plaka, or venture just a little further west to the Monastiraki Flea Market for authentic local cuisine and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. The charming historic neighbourhood Thissio is two miles west of the hotel, while Athens International Airport is located around 20 miles away.

The hotel’s neoclassical Greek columns, marble floors and vintage interior design are a truly unforgettable sight. The rooms and suites are all bright, airy and offer an effortlessly elegant atmosphere, complete with expertly curated antique furnishings and soft colour palettes. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views overlooking the courtyard from all rooms – upgrade to a Deluxe Suite to benefit from a generous separate living room area with an additional 42-inch flatscreen TV.

Accommodation details

Address:

3 Vasileos Georgiou Street, Syntagma Square
Athens
Greece
105 64

Check-in Details:

Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 11:00

Location:

0.9 mi / 1.5 km from city centre

Room types and facilities

Classic Room

Sleeps 3, Bed Type: King(s) or double(s) and rollaway Satellite television, Trouser/Pant press, Minibar, Refrigerator, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, In Room Movies, Television

Junior Suite

Deluxe Suite

General facilities

Laundry/Valet service
Business center
Sauna
Onsite laundry
Baby sitting
Concierge desk
Exercise gym
Off-Site parking
Internet services
Beauty shop/salon
Ironing board
1 Restaurant
1 Lounges/bars
Room service
Dry cleaning
Shop
Safe deposit box
Elevators
Live entertainment

Other facilities

Whether you’re seeking leisure, culture or a touch of class, there are plenty of facilities here to keep you entertained. If you want to keep up with your exercise regimen during your stay, head to the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness studio. Leave your belongings in the locker rooms before your energising workout session with free weights, cardiovascular machines and strength training machines.

Retail options include KG Perfumery, a high-end perfume store located at the entrance of the hotel offering a selection of renowned fragrance brands . Just next door, you’ll find a variety of luxurious skincare and beauty brands at the Valmont Boutique. If you’re in need of new beachwear, shop the collections of quality swimwear and accessories at the Vilebrequin pop-up store.

The hotel also offers several unforgettable experiences, such as a 90-minute cultural walk where you’ll discover the historic city of Athens on foot for an additional cost per person. These walks take place every Friday at 18:00 and require reservation at the hotel’s concierge desk two days prior, by 21:00 on the Wednesday. For wine connoisseurs , the Meet the Sommelier experience is a must, where the hotel’s Head Sommelier, Evangelos Psofidis, will enlighten you on fine wines while you sip to your heart’s content. These take place in the hotel’s Wine Library every evening except Thursdays and incur additional costs. Alternatively, a 40-minute wine tasting masterclass takes place at the Wine Library every Thursday evening, also at additional costs.

Dining information

Dine with a view at the hotel’s luxurious rooftop restaurant, Tudor Hall. You’ll enjoy a seasonal fusion of classic Greek cuisine with a modern, international twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Savour your meal amongst the restaurant's neoclassical interior decor, or dine on the scenic outdoor veranda overlooking the Parthenon ruins atop the Athenian Acropolis.

Breakfast here entails a vast buffet of Greek specialties and continental crowd-pleasers to kickstart your day. For dinner, indulge in mouthwatering dishes here made with the finest quality ingredients, such as Wagyu beef steak with truffle and wine sauce, succulent harissa lamb on flatbread, chargrilled scallops with topinambur risotto and much more. Finish your meal on a sweet note with dessert, or pair your dish with a selection of the finest Greek and international wines from the restaurant’s award-winning wine list.

Additional information

A minimum of four people are required to attend the cultural walk, with a maximum of eight people per booking. Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the walk is fully refundable, however you’ll be charged the full amount if you fail to cancel within this period and do not attend the walk.

A minimum of four people are required attend the wine tasting masterclass, with a maximum of 14 participants.

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