Fresh HotelvsKing George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores marginally better than Fresh Hotel. King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel is ranked #3 in Athens with accolades from 11 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Fresh Hotel Show All Reviews
26 Sofokleous Str., Athens 10552, Greece
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"What was once an undistinguished... hotel from the '70s has morphed into one of the coolest and most stylish designer hotels in the city." Full review
Insight Guides
"You will either love or hate this startling ‘design’ hotel, with its lollipop colour scheme of panels everywhere from reception to the balconies."
Concierge
"The value is not to be sneezed at. Especially if you're cool enough to take advantage of the scene-y rooftop pool and Air Lounge Roof Bar."
Fodor's
"Reveling in minimalist glam, this attractive boutique hotel has relaxing and expertly decorated rooms, a plugged-in staff, and two restaurants that feature nouvelle-Mediterranean cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh is quickly becoming a jet-set hangout thanks to the rooftop pool with views of the Acropolis and the nouvelle Greek cuisine at Orange Bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The closest design hotel to the town centre, Fresh combines minimalist chic with shockingly vibrant colours, right down to the balcony partitions."
Rough Guide
"Glossy, high-end hotel in the heart of the market area. Lavish use of colour, elegant furnishings and great lighting and bathrooms, though you do wonder how long it will stay looking fresh."
Star Service
"Around the corner from Kotzia Square and the central food market hall, 300 meters from the Omonia metro station, this is one of the city's most notable recent arrivals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night." Full review
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Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Couples who want a taste of trendy Athens head for this hip downtown hotel, with a coloured plexiglass façade, rooftop plunge pool and an edgy vibe." 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