Royal OlympicvsKing George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Both Royal Olympic Hotel and King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Royal Olympic Hotel. King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 11 sources such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Royal Olympic
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens 11743, Greece
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Tastefully decorated (marble, wood, and bronze) with clean, decent-size rooms and bathrooms, and there's a breathtaking city and Acropolis view from its top-floor restaurant." Full review
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For Acropolis views request a room above the third floor.
Star Service
"Opposite the Temple of Jupiter and a large park pocked with ongoing archaeological excavations, this family-run hotel is a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis." Full review
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Guests can also choose among a selection of suites.
Oyster
Luxury
"The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures." 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