Name: King George Athens
Address: Athens, GR
Price range: From $923

King George Athens, AthensKing George Athens in Athens, Greece has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 103 hotels we score in Athens. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $923 a night (cached, not a live quote).King George is a five-star hotel situated in central Athens, directly facing Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament. Originally opened in 1930 and renovated in 2013, this neoclassical building contains 102 rooms and suites. It suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of major cultural sites and shopping. Facilities include an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and the Tudor Hall restaurant which serves contemporary Greek food. Some rooms offer views of the Acropolis. The hotel operates under specific eco-rules, including an opt-in cleaning policy. While the location is central, the high nightly rates make it a premium option for those with a larger budget.What stands out

Central location near Parliament

Views of the Acropolis

On-site fitness centre and pool

Contemporary Greek cuisine

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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