The Hotel King George Athens occupies a neoclassical building on Syntagma Square itself, next to the Parliament and Voukourestiou Street. It is a 5-star hotel with a gym, a restaurant on the seventh floor and rooms decorated with works of art. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the most central spot in the city.
Location and getting around
The address is Vas. Georgiou A’ 3, on the Syntagma Square side. The Parliament is about a 5-minute walk away and the Plaka neighbourhood about 10. The Acropolis (the Parthenon), Monastiraki Square and Lycabettus Hill are around 15 minutes on foot.
Piraeus port is about 8.6 km away: take the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have works of art and chandeliers, and bathrooms include a bathrobe, slippers and toiletries. According to the hotel, some face the Acropolis and others an inner courtyard, from a balcony or a window.
- Tudor Hall restaurant on the seventh floor, with city views, according to the hotel.
- Cocktail bar.
- Fitness centre and meeting rooms.
- Buffet, Greek, continental, American or à la carte breakfast.
Who it suits
- Visitors who want to watch the changing of the guard at the Parliament without travelling.
- Business travellers who need meeting rooms.
- Guests celebrating something who fancy dinner with a view without leaving the hotel.
- Anyone who prefers a room with Acropolis views: say so when booking.
Good to know
Check-in is only from 15:00 to 21:00: if your flight lands late, tell the hotel beforehand. Check-out is from 09:00 to 11:00. Whether your room faces the Acropolis or the courtyard depends on the type you book. No pool or parking is listed. Compare with other 5-star hotels.