The Residence Georgio is an imposing modern nine- floor hotel set in downtown Athens, 300 metres from the National Archaeological Museum. All 136 air- conditioned guestrooms have neutral décor and furniture in soft pastels. Marble bathrooms have jetted tubs, bathrobes, slippers and telephones. Rooms feature minibars, cable television and wireless Internet connections. Executive suites are available with separate sitting areas and 30" plasma televisions.
Guests can wine and dine in Vivendo, which is open daily for dinner and serves modern Italian and Mediterranean dishes from an a la carte menu; at lunchtime a buffet is available. Casual meals can be enjoyed at the Il Mondo café, open all day offering diners salads, snacks and international dishes. The outdoor swimming pool and jetted tub are set on the rooftop; guests can order refreshments and snacks from the poolside bar whilst taking in views of the city and the Acropolis. There is also piano bar with vintage champagnes, cocktails and a cigar trolley. A qualified instructor can help guests work out in the fitness centre, and there is also a health club with a range of spa services. A tro of meeting rooms is available for groups of up to 50 persons. The sights of the Acropolis and the Old Town Plaka are two kilometres from the hotel; the flea market at Monastiraki is also worth a visit. The hotel is approximately 35 kilometres from Athens Airport. Public bus services E95 and E96 connect the airport with Athens and its metro system. The nearest metro station to the hotel is Omonoia Square. Taxis are available at the airport.