Luxury Travel Advisor - June 2008 - (Page 45)

The most-requested rooms are on floors four, five and six (six Deluxe Rooms, three Premier Rooms and five Junior Suites). These have stunning views over the historical Acropolis hill. Rooms lower down have Syntagma Square or courtyard views. Tip: Request rooms at the back of the house for clients who do not like traffic noises. Complimentary wine (for adults) and sweets and toys (for kids) are a nice touch in the 78 elegant rooms, 26 of which connect. Book the Honeymoon Suite (601) with its weddingthemed decor, two bathrooms, living and dining room, for couples on romantic getaways. Request the two-bedroom Presidential Suite or the top-floor THE KING GEORGE PALACE (left) has a stunning Royal Suite with a terrace and pool overlooking Athens. LIFE GALLERY ATHENS is located in the suburban town of Ekali (Deluxe Guest Room shown below). 3,767-square-foot Royal Suite, which also features a large living room, three bathrooms and three balconies, for VIPs or families who will love the terraces with Acropolis and sea views. The popular Tudor Hall restaurant has Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse-trained staff and Sales Manager Markos Lambiris (mlambiris@classicalhotels.com; 011-30-210-325-8886) says to book ahead, especially for terrace tables at lunch and dinner. We hear that Woody Allen, Ivana Trump, Jose Carreras, David Copperfield and Christina Aguilera are some of the celebrities who have been as dazzled by the view of the Acropolis as by the gourmet menu. Book spa treatments through Spa Manager Erasmia Vlastaki (kg_thalasso@classicalhotels. com; 011-30-697-842-3752). For guests who want to work out, Head Concierges John Pouliopoulos, Panayiotis Tsahpinis and Thodoris Kitsiris (concierge_kg@classicalhotels. com; 011-30-694-727-5755) will direct them to the gym in the fitness center next door. The Grande Bretagne (www.grandebretagne.gr) has been on central Constitution Square since 1874 and recently reopened after a total revamp of its 262 rooms and 59 suites. Private butler service is included for Classic and Deluxe rooms and all the suites, and all guests are treated to complimentary shoeshines. Note: We liked that in-room safes have internal plugs for recharging laptops. There are seven Deluxe connecting rooms and 14 Suites, which connect with Deluxe Rooms. Bathrooms feature double sinks, soaking tubs, rain showers and Gilcrest & Soames toiletries in recyclable plastic containers. Steam rooms and Hermes toiletries are an added luxury in the Presidential Suite and the 4,300-square-foot Royal Suite. Advise clients traveling with children that guest services provide such amenities as power www.luxuryta.com June 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 45 http://www.grandebretagne.gr http://www.luxuryta.com

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