About this hotel
General information
King George dates from 1936 and stands in the so-called golden quarter of Athens. It was built as a small town palace annexed to the Royal Palace, now the Parliament, and later turned into a hotel named after a distinguished guest, King George II. Maria Callas, Aristotle Onassis, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra were among those who followed.
The interiors marry the grandeur of another era with present-day comfort. Guests have a restaurant and bars known for signature cocktails and fine spirits, a spa and fitness centre, three meeting rooms and a ballroom for 15–400 people, a business centre and parking, and the hotel hosts weddings. Polished service and a central address complete a building that is itself one of the historic and architectural landmarks of the Greek capital.
Location
The hotel faces Syntagma Square in central Athens, beside the Parliament building and Stadiou Street. The port of Piraeus is 10 km away and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport 39 km, about 35 minutes by car.
Spa
The hotel has a spa and a modern fitness centre.
Sports & leisure
Beyond the fitness centre, tennis courts and running routes through a park are close by; a golf club lies 12 km away and a riding centre 15 km away.
For children
Babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Tudor Hall, on the seventh floor, is a room of columns, a vast glass dome and crystal chandeliers, with a generous terrace facing the Acropolis; its refined Greek and French menu has long drawn politicians, business leaders and celebrities. Tudor Bar pours signature cocktails and aperitifs and keeps a fine selection of whiskies.
Swimming
The nearest beach, Royal Beach, is 18 km from the hotel on the Varkiza coast.
Rooms
The 102 rooms — 63 guest rooms and 39 suites — are individually decorated in warm tones, with stucco mouldings, hand-crafted furniture upholstered in silk, heavy satin drapes, antiques and fresh flowers. Marble bathrooms are softly lit, and windows look over historic Athens.
Each room has air conditioning, satellite TV, a multi-line telephone with voicemail, free high-speed internet, a safe, minibar, and a bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer and bathrobes.
Classic Room
A bedroom with a work area and a bathroom, overlooking the inner courtyard.
Deluxe Room
A bedroom with sitting and work areas, a separate study in some rooms, and a bathroom.
Junior Suite
A bedroom, sitting area and bathroom, looking onto the hotel atrium.
Deluxe Suite
A bedroom, a sitting room with work area and a bathroom stocked with Molton Brown amenities, overlooking the courtyard and garden.
Grand Suite
Decorated in the Italian style of George II’s time, with a bedroom, sitting room and bathroom facing the Parliament and Constitution Square.
Executive Acropolis Suite
A bedroom, a separate living room with fine furniture and works of art, a bathroom and a guest WC, with views of the Acropolis and the city.
Penthouse Suite
The entire top ninth floor, with a private entrance and lift, foyer, sitting and dining rooms with fireplaces, several bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, steam room and a terrace with private pool, Jacuzzi and views of the Parthenon. Butler service.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.