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
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.
