Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the redesigned King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, which underwent a three-month renovation.
Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A. owns the property, which has 59 guestrooms and 43 suites. The hotel made its original debut in 1936.
The Greek architect Alexandros K. Samaras worked with local artisans in renovating the hotel and restoring some of the building’s original features.
The interiors have a neo-Classical Greek feel, with silk and satin upholstery. The two-bedroom Penthouse Suite occupies the entire ninth floor, with a private terrace, a swimming pool with views of the Parthenon, an open-air whirlpool, private elevator access and décor that features 19th century antiques and paintings.
The lobby has been restored; the space has high ceilings, marble floors, and a color palette that includes touches of grey and yellow. The neo-Classical ballroom has ben renovated and can accommodate up to 400 guests; the space can also be split into three rooms.
Tudor Hall, King George’s restaurant, has gone from a Greco-Roman design to a contemporary Mediterranean space that office indoor dining and a terrace. The menu of modern Greek fare includes signature dishes such as crayfish carpaccio with green lemon; lobster with sweet and sour artichokes; and roast lamb saddle and fillet with rosemary pesto and potato cream.
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Photos courtesy of King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens