Melia Athens

An ancient Greek proverb states that “welcome is the best cheer.” And that’s exactly how they want you to feel at The Melia Athens Hotel ( ex Residence Georgio Hotel Athens) – Welcome.

Welcome to Greece, welcome to Athens, and welcome to the Residence Georgio luxury hotel. It’s in the name, Residence Georgio Hotel Athens– they want you to feel like the luxury Athens Hotel is your luxury residence.

Stay at the Melia Athens Hotel ( ex Residence Georgio Hotel ) and make your travel to Athens an unforgettable experience

As a luxury hotel in Athens providing five star services and facilities, they offer a selection of 126 elegantly furnished deluxe rooms and 10 Executive suites.

Situated in the heart of Athens, is only a few meters from the National Archeological Museum, offering easy access to the city's business and shopping district and other tourist attractions.

Points of Interest:

A central hotel in Athens, they’re at the center of it all!

Shopping – Good bargains, unique collectibles, high fashion – you’ll find it in the shopping districts of Athens. Visit Syntagma and Kolonaki, known for a wide selection of museum reproductions of ancient Greek pieces of jewelry. Also visit Monastiraki, where the street vendors offer a variety of goods from antiques to second-hand books. For those who are looking for high fashion, visit Ermou Street, the Greek version of Rodeo Drive. Kolonaki also carries some of the trendiest boutiques in the city, displaying top Greek and international designers.

Night Life – When they say that the city never sleeps, it really doesn’t. In fact most bars in Athens stay open until 4:00 am and most nightclubs are open until 6:00 am. The areas known for their nightlife are Psirri and Kolonaki and during summer Glyfada. For a taste of traditional Greece, visit an ouzeri in Plaka where you can get authentic ouzo. There are also casinos at an hour's drive outside of Athens, in the city of Loutraki as well as Mount Parnitha.

Nearby Recreation:

• Golf
• Rowing or canoeing
• Water skiing
• Boat launch
• Aerobics
• Raquetball /squash
• Horse riding
• Fishing
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Pilates classes
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Parasailing
• Playground

Must Sees:

• Acropolis
• Agora
• Plaka
• Olympic Stadium
• National Archaeological Museum
• University of Athens
• Academy of Athens
• Zappion Hall
• Lycabettus Hill

Points of location:

• 35 km distance from the Athens International Airport
• 9 km distance from Piraeus Port
• Walking distance from Syntagma square (Shopping center), Plaka (old town) and Kolonaki (shopping center)
• 1 km to the railway station

Basic Costs of Transportation:

• From Melia Athens Hotel ( ex Residence Georgio Hotel ) to the Airpor approximately 45 minutes
• From Melia Athens Hotel ( ex Residence Georgio Hotel ) to the Airport by bus approximately one hour
• From Melia Athens Hotel ( ex Residence Georgio Hotel ) to the Airport by Metro 45 minutes

There are 136 Luxurious Rooms & Executive Suites. In every bathroom the guests can relax with a whirlpool Jacuzzi and individually-controlled lighting which creates a relaxing atmosphere so that you can unwind in the comfort of your own lavishness. For a little more space to unwind, book an Executive Suite.

Superior Room: High and quality rooms sound insulated, featuring luxurious marble bathrooms with shower, cabin, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, 2meters length beds, Playstation, pay TV, satellite TV, fast internet access, direct dial telephone(2 lines), bathroom telephone, safe deposit box, A/C, hairdryer, mini bar, fax & DVD (upon request), smoke detectors, spacious wardrobes,sycamore wood furniture, high quality linen, turn down service,free access to the health club.

Deluxe Room Luxurious Rooms sound insulated, featuring marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi & Jet massage cabins, 2 mtrs length beds, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, playstation, Pay TV, satellite TV, fast internet access, direct dial phone (2 lines), bathroom telephone, safe deposit box, A/C, hairdryer, mini bar, fax & DVD(upon request), smoke detectors, spacious wardrobes, sycanomore wood furniture, high and quality linen, turn down service, free access to the health club.

Executive Suites: Suites feature living room with sofa transformed into a queen bed, separate bathroom with king size bed, luxury marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi and separate shower cabin, spacious wardrobes, shoe rack, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, LCD TV 30' on rotating base, pay TV, satellite TV, fast internet access, direct dial phone (2 lines), bathroom telephone, safe deposit box, mini bar, smoke detectors, coffee and tea facilities, fruit basket and mineral water upon  arrival, decorated with Murrano table lights, sycamore wood furniture and linen of high end quality, turn down service, free access to the health club.

Spacious rooms with beautiful decor covering the needs of business as well as leisure traveler with many extra features.

Room Features:

• Jacuzzi and jet massage cabin
• Working desk
• Triple glazed soundproof windows
• Air conditioning
• Smoke detectors
• Cable/satellite TV - Radio
• Pay per view movies
• Playstation
• DVD Player ,Upon Request
• Internet access
• Data ports
• Multi-line direct dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bathroom phone
• Fax machine, upon request
• Laptop, upon request
• Mini bar
• Electronic safe
• Blackout drapes
• Extra towels, linens, bedding
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Makeup mirror
• Hair dryer
• Turn down service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Non smoking rooms
• Welcome amenities
• Coffee and Tea Facilities in suites
• Family rooms available

Come see why they’ve earned the stars as one of the best business hotels Athens has to offer. A business center, swimming pool, health club and many more – they’ve got it all.

The aim is to fulfill all your needs. There on business, The hotel’s business center and secretarial services are ideal to compliment the expectations of the business traveler. Need a little more pampering. Enjoy a fabulous massage at the RG Health Club and splash into the 20 meter pool – the biggest on a roof top in Athens - while admiring the breathtaking view, Pool open until 18:00hrs.

• Marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi and Jet massage cabins
• Soundproofed rooms with triple glazed windows
• Individually Controlled air conditioning/heating
• Direct Dial telephones(2 lines), bathroom telephone, voice mail, data port, fax machine( on rquest), fast internet connection(ADSL), smoke detectors.
• Remote control satellite TV with Pay TV, Video and DVD on demand, play station( in deluxe rooms).
• Mini bar fully stocked, in room electronic safe with storage space for Lap Top.
• Hairdryers.
• Turning Down service
• Free access to the Health Club (fitness center, sauna, steam bath, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi).

Business

• Business center
• Secretarial services
• Adjacent board rooms
• Laptop and fax machine available upon request
• Internet access & Wi-Fi (wireless connection in public areas)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Pleasure

RG Health Club which includes:

• Gym
• Outdoor Swimming Pool, open until 18:00 hrs.
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Steam Room
• Daylight Swedish Sauna
• Massage Services Available, additional cost

Other Features :

• Bar / lounge
• Café
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Poolside bar
• 24 hour room service
• Banquet facilities
• Meeting rooms
• Translation services
• Concierge desk
• Safe deposit box - front desk
• Parking
• Valet parking
• Excursions
• Airport transportation
• Security guard
• Facilities & Rooms for disabled
• Laundry/dry cleaning facilities
• Parking space

Pool Health Club Facilities:

• Open air swimming pool(20m.) and Jacuzzi on the top floor
• Health club featuring sauna, massage rooms and steam room
• Fitness centre with modern facilities, viewing Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.

Waking up to an exquisite breakfast buffet. What could be a more enjoyable way to start the morning. What’s more, they offer a great way to end the evening. Shall they suggest a drink by the pool with a breathtaking view of Athens. The options are endless here at the Residence Georgio and the only hard part is picking which option. So they say, go for all of them.

Enjoy an American style buffet for breakfast with an extensive variety of favorite dishes, divulge in a savory Mediterranean meal during the day and top it off with one of the fabulous cocktails for the evening. A wide selection of culinary delights to choose from but, don’t worry, they only offer the choice selections at the luxury Athens hotel so you can never go wrong!

Vivendo

Operating hours: Daily except Sundays 20.00 – 00.00 (23.30 last order) During the winter period (October - May), the Restaurant will be open for dinner service only.

They serve a wide selection of classic Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Experience unique creations from the a la carte menu created by the renowned chefs. Fine dining made finer by a luxurious and elegant ambiance.

Captain's Restaurant

Operating hours: Daily 20.00 - 01.00, summer season only. Enjoy a romantic dinner by the pool, under the stars with the breathtaking view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus hill nearby.

Café Mondo Athens

Operating hours: Daily 10.00 - 20.00, Sundays 10.00 - 23.00. Informal dining, all day long.

For a more casual setting. Café Mondo Athens is truly an inviting option. A wide range of snacks, international & local dishes to suit the time of day as well as mouth watering desserts and ice creams to devour to your heart's delight.

Room Service

They invite you to enjoy your breakfast, a snack or favorite dishes in the privacy of your room. The staff will be happy to serve you around the clock.

The Bars:

Captain’s Bar –they know you will enjoy a drink, a light lunch or a romantic dinner. And they know you’ll enjoy them more on the roof top deck during the summer months. Enjoy a sweet treat with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.

Operating hours:

Daily 10:00 – 02:00 during summer season only

The Piano Bar Athens –In an elegant and relaxing setting unwind from the routine of the day enjoying a wide selection of cocktails and other drinks.

Operating hours:

Daily 19.00 – 01.00

The Food and Beverage team will be happy to make your reservation and assure that your dining will be an enjoyable experience.