King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

A fabulous stay at the King George Hotel. The welcome was excellent, checked in by a wonderful host of of receptionists on the front desk. The lobby is beautiful and great place to soak up the atmosphere along with complimentary tea/coffees. The rooms were beautifully decorated, heavenly beds and a real touch of luxury to make your stay in Athens magnificent. Breakfast is stunning, the eating area was beyond expectations and we enjoyed not only the views but the staff as well (Anna was exceptional). All in all a wonderful stay and we can’t wait to be back.

True luxury. I only stayed here one night at the end of my cruise. I arrived very early in the morning, but after only a short wait they were able to accommodate me and even upgraded my room so that I had a balcony overlooking the parliament which turned out to be more spectacular than expected. Since it was Good Friday, there was a religious celebration that evening around 10 pm which I was able to watch and video from my balcony that was a highlight of my vacation never expected. The room itself has all the charm and elegance one would expect from this time period. The bed was wonderful and handy USB plug right next to the bed. You will have a wonderful experience if you choose to stay at the King George.

Hotel is centrally located, beautiful and very well maintained, especially for an historic hotel. Customer service was perfect at the hotel and in the restaurants. Despite the fact that it was their busy season they really went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was incredible — so many healthy selections, and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the Acropolis. If it were possible, I would give this hotel 10 stars.

I had a 5-night stay in early April at the King George. When I checked in just after 4:00 pm my original room was ready but I decided to wait for 30 m because I was offered a room upgrade by the front desk due to my Marriott membership status level. The front desk representative, Stavros, was kind enough to escort me to the lobby bar/restaurant of their sister hotel, the Hotel Grand Bretagne, which was right beside the KG and paid for the drink of my choice while I waited for my room. I really appreciated the level of service and this courtesy. I waited approximately 20 m for my room to be ready. When I entered my room, my bags were already in my room. Another appreciated courtesy. In my room was a welcome note, fruit, candy and a bottle of Greek liqueur. Another appreciated courtesy. I was upgraded to a Deluxe suite that overlooked their courtyard. Not much of a view but I was able to open the full-length window. The room itself was excellent in terms of comfort and cleanliness and the bathroom had both a shower and bathtub and bathing/hygiene amenities. Eating in their dining room on the 7th floor was almost worth the price of my stay as it has a direct view of the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon. A great way to start your day! I only ate breakfast in the restaurant and it had both buffet and a la carte menu options. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. I did not eat dinner at the Tudor Hall restaurant but it is a Michelin-starred restaurant if of interest. The hotel is situated on the north side of the Syntagma Square and the Syntagma subway/metro station exits directly into the Square. The Syntagma metro station is a transfer point for Line 2 (Red) and Line 3 (Blue). It also serves as the northern terminal for the Athens tram. The hotel is within walking distance (i.e., 25-30 m) of the Acropolis Hill/Parthenon, the new Acropolis Museum,the Roman Agora, the National Gardens, the Varvakios Market, the Benaki Museum etc. If you locate the hotel on Google maps and map for "Things to do," it will give you an idea of the walking radius to the sites of interest based on what I indicated. The hotel has a fully equipped gym if of interest. I did not use the concierge service but one is available for guests. Overall, I had an outstanding stay at the King George. Their staff, level of service and professionalism made all the difference for me. Finally, thank you to the King George staff for a memorable stay!

Absolutely amazing staff. So helpful and gracious. They went above and beyond to help us. Can’t imagine a better place to stay in Athens. Front desk, bell staff, everyone in the restaurant as well as housekeeping were so professional and kind.