Central HotelvsKing George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Central Athens Hotel and King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks significantly better than Central Athens Hotel. King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks #3 in Athens with praise from 11 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
Central Hotel
Apollonos 21, Athens 10557, Greece
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"This stylish hotel features wonderful sea grass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms, and excellent soundproofing." Full review
Lonely Planet
"As its name suggests, Central Hotel is in a great location between Syntagma and Plaka."
DK Eyewitness
"Italian designer furniture, marble-clad bathrooms and wooden flooring set the tone for this revamped hotel, with warm-toned soft furnishings in the comfortable, soundproofed rooms."
Rough Guide
"This modern three-star hotel has a designer feel, with seagrass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms and excellent soundproofing."
Star Service
"The hotel is situated near the Acropolis and a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Square, the business shopping center of the city, on a small, quiet street facing two well-preserved neoclassical buildings." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Central Hotel Athens is located in the Old City and offers views of the famous Acropolis from some rooms, private patios, and its modern and chic rooftop terrace bar." Full review
National Geographic
"Rear-facing rooms on fourth through sixth floors get decent Acropolis views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This low-key stylish hotel has comfortable rooms done in light, contemporary tones, with good bathrooms" Full review
King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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