Starwood Expands Its Presence In Greece

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide reports the internationally renowned King George hotel in Athens has joined The Luxury Collection portfolio following a three-month renovation. Owned by Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A., King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens has been redesigned for a new generation of luxury travellers, offering discreet and personalized service in the iconic Greek capital. With this opening, Starwood expands its footprint in Greece where it now operates 11 hotels and resorts, including eight under The Luxury Collection brand. The renovation of King George returns the hotel to its original splendour while enhancing its contemporary style. The storied hotel features 59 guest rooms and 43 suites, all with impressive views of the city and the Acropolis. The neo-classical Greek interiors include silk and satin upholstery with distinct furnishings, authentic to the destination. The two-bedroom Penthouse Suite spans 340 square metres, across the entire ninth floor of the hotel, featuring: a private terrace offering, swimming pool looking out to the Parthenon, an open-air Jacuzzi and private elevator access. Tudor Hall, the hotel’s famous restaurant on the seventh floor, has also been transformed from the previous classic Greco-Roman design to a contemporary and elegant Mediterranean setting with both the indoor dining and outdoor terrace options. (http://www.luxurycollection.com/kinggeorge)