King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Stay in the heart of Athens–Excellent location - show mapOne of our top picks in Athens.Featuring a neoclassical facade, King George boasts a prime location in the historic Syntagma Square, between the Parliament and the fashionable Voukourestiou Street. A signature restaurant, fitness centre and meeting facilities are included.Luxuriously decorated with hand-picked items and chandeliers, all rooms open to a balcony or window facing the Acropolis or the tranquil inner courtyard. Bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries stock the bathroom.Enjoying panoramic views of the Athens City from the seventh floor, Tudor Hall Restaurant serves gourmet and Greek dishes. Guests can relax with a drink or cocktail from the on-site bar.King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel lies within a short walk from Acropolis and the old area of Plaka. Various bars can be found at the cosmopolitan district of Kolonaki, 15 minutes’ away on foot. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Hotel King George was originally built in 1837 as S. Skouloudis's mansion by the French architect V.E. Poitrinaeu. After the owner's death in 1928, it was renovated and for a short period operated as an appurtenance to the palace and later on as the Prime Minister's residence. In the early 1930's the entrepreneur K. Kalkanis bought the property and demolished it. In its place he built King George Palace, following the architectural designs of N. Zouboulidis. The hotel opened in 1936 and one of his first guests was King George II. During the last restoration, in 1955, three floors were added, so the hotel took its final form in 1958. Thirty years later the hotel closed and reopened, after its latest renovation in 2004. Arguably the best hotel in Athens, the 5* King George Hotel a Luxury Collection Hotel combines the stature of a historic landmark with all modern facilities. Located in Syntagma Square, the hotel was originally built as a small urban palais then was the residence of the Prime Minister before being the favourite hotel of International celebrities during the Seventies. With a very modern and trendy bar, the T - Palace, guests will appreciate the hotel's attention to detail and quality along with the outstanding service that the hotel offers. The King George Palace also boasts an indoor swimming pool, business corner, a jewellery shop, 1 bar, 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a sauna. All the 102 rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, bathrobes, minibar, telephone, CD player, paying television with satellite, hairdryer and safe.