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King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, AthensvsAthensWas Design Hotel
King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel and AthensWas are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to AthensWas. King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 87 with approval from 11 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
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3 Vasileos Georgiou A' St., Syntagma Square, Athens 10564, Greece
From $384/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Luxurious converted mansion set in Syntagma Square. Cosy, classically furnished bedrooms come with smart marble bathrooms; the rooftop suite boasts a private pool and panoramic views."
Frommer's "Next door to the beautiful Grande Bretagne, the King George II is another of Athens's great historical hotels, opulent and classy." Full review
Concierge "If obvious opulence is what you crave, this has the works."
Fodor's "One of the most historic and luxurious hotels in Athens, the King George Palace has reopened its doors after an extensive renovation. Probably the best hotel in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Neoclassical hotel with 102 individually decorated rooms, in the center of Athens, just off Constitution Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The 1936-founded King George is more intimate and personal than other luxury hotels in the immediate vicinity."
Star Service "Overlooking Syntagma and the Greek Parliament, this luxury hotel is in the very heart of the city." Full review
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Guests can choose among 24 suites with sitting rooms and enhanced baths, some with a bonus powder room.
Condé Nast Traveler "Greek owned, rooms done up in local antiques and neoclassical moldings, and with stunning vistas of the Acropolis, the parliament building, and Constitution Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Recently-renovated, palatial stalwart perfectly positioned in historic Syntagma Square with views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This boutique hotel first opened in 1936 and has since pampered VIPS including Maria Callas, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe in its 102 rooms and suites." Full review
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5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history." Full review
OysterUpscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies." Full review
Fodor's "Look out for the 45 black and white photographic close-ups of ancient Greek statues throughout the hotel, setting a subdued and classic tone." Full review
Fodor's "This modern design hotel is only minutes from the Acropolis and its museum. Its rooftop café-restaurant has been a hot spot for locals and others looking for a drink or meal with a view." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review
