Tuesday, December 13, 2011

King George Palace 5 Star Hotels Style: Classic Luxury 3 Vassileos Georgiou A St Syntagma (Constitution) Square Athens , GR 10564

King George Palace
5 Star Hotels
Style: Classic Luxury
3 Vassileos Georgiou A St
Syntagma (Constitution) Square
Athens , GR 10564
Greece



Built: 1936
Remodeled: 2009
Rooms: 102
Suites: 22
Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the King George Palace has been distinguished as the best hotel in Greece ranked among the 100 Top European Hotels in the Conde Nast Traveler 2006 and 2007 Readers' Choice Awards, ranked among the 20 best hotels in the Overseas Leisure Hotel Section for Europe, Asia Minor & Russian Federation in the Conde Nast Traveller 2009 Readers' Awards, also honored by the magazine in its 2005 Hot List and its 2007 and 2008 Gold Lists and ranked among the 500 World's Best Hotels 2009 by Travel + Leisure Magazine.The hotel also received the Guest recognition award of Excellence, Highest score overall, from the leaders club of the Leading Hotels of the World.

The unique luxury boutique hotel, has been home to Kings, Princes, Presidents and Athenians alike since the early 1930's. Located on Constitution Square, within steps of the Greek Parliament, the hotel is near the historical city center blended with the financial, commercial and business districts. The hotel combines the grace of a historic landmark with ultra-modern amenities and personal attention that put guests' comfort above all else. Advanced technology ensures a completely controlled environment.


Note Bene
Recently renovated, the hotel has kept its status as an historical landmark while making sure that it does not fall behind the times.
Fine Dining on Site
The Tudor restaurant on the 7th floor features an impressive view of Athens and the Acropolis.
High Speed Internet
WiFi Available.
Pool, Outdoor
Private pool for royal presidential suite.
Spa Facility
Little Luxury Day Spa at the Palace Spa with decleor products.
Shopping
Kolonaki area with famous boutiques.
Recommended Rooms
Certain rooms have a view of the Acropolis and the Royal Presidential Suite has a private outdoor pool.

Hotel Address:

King George Palace
3 Vassileos Georgiou A St
Syntagma (Constitution) Square
Athens , GR 10564
Greece



Location Summary
Ideally located on the Constitution Square, this hotel is one of the most famous landmarks in Athens. Located in the heart of the business and shopping district and within walking distance from the Acropolis, the old city (Plaka), and most of Athens' sights and attractions.

Directions to Hotel
MetroLines 2 & 3, Syntagma station.DistancesEleftherios Venizelos Airport (39Km)Piraeus Port (10Km)Directions from the Airort to hotelTake 'Attiki Odos' high way.Exit at sign 'Imittos' high way.Exit at sign 'Mesogheion' avenue.Turn left at the traffic lights of 'Mesogheion' Avenue and follow sign to 'Vas. Sofias' avenue.'Vas. Sofias' leads to Syntagma Square where the King George Palace is located.HarbourPiraeus (10 km)By Metro: Take line 1 until Omonia station. Then take line 2 (Sepolia-Dafni) to Syntagma station.By car: Take Vassileos Kostantinou Avenue all the way to Piraeus Avenue that leads to Omonia square. From there take Stadiou street all the way to Syntagma Square.