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Fact Sheet Hilton Athens Situated on one of the city's most prestigious AT A GLANCE avenues, Hilton Athens offers stylish • Prime location close to the city centre contemporary rooms with stunning views • Over 6,000m2 of function of the Acropolis. This landmark hotel is a space across 23 venues • Ballroom with seating destination in itself with an impressive rooftop capacity for up to 1,100 people bar and restaurant, a full-service spa and the • 506 rooms, all with a private balcony largest hotel outdoor pool in Athens. • Acropolis view rooms Whether here for business or leisure, the • Rooftop bar and restaurant with Acropolis view unique ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities • Impressive outdoor pool will make your stay memorable. • Natural daylight across all hotel areas HILTON ATHENS Located in the center of the city’s commercial district, Hilton Athens is just 35 minutes from Athens International Airport by direct subway athens.hilton.com 46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue 11528 Athens l Greece ATHENS T: +30 210 7281 000 l F: +30 210 7281 111 E: [email protected] OUR ROOMS EAT AND DRINK The spacious rooms of the Hilton Athens are elegantly designed to offer the GALAXY BAR perfect place to unwind or catch up on work. If you often travel for business and The chic and stylish rooftop Galaxy Bar seek personal service and quietness, choose an Executive Room, where you can offers superb views of Athens and the have access to the Executive Lounge and Hiltonia Spa. Upgrade to one of the Acropolis. Galaxy's unique setting, stylish Hilton Athens Suites for an extra feeling of luxury. cocktails and delicious finger food make it a popular Athenian meeting point. SPECIAL AMENITIES GALAXY RESTAURANT • LCD TV Dine in style as you take in 360° views of • Private Balcony Athens and the Acropolis. Galaxy features • Tea/Coffee making facilities an enticing menu that brilliantly mixes • Walk-in shower and separate bathtub the traditional with the cutting edge: • Desk with ergonomic chair enjoy premium meat cuts, sushi and Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flair. • Bathrobe and slippers • Hairdryer OASIS POOL BAR & GRILL • Iron/Ironing board Situated beside the hotel’s fabulous 25-metre swimming pool, the Oasis Bar • High speed internet access & Grill is the ultimate venue for stylish drinks and outdoor dining. Open from OUR FACILITIES LOCATION May until October. EXECUTIVE LOUNGE Located in the center of the city’s BYZANTINO RESTAURANT Located on the 11th floor with stunning commercial district, Hilton Athens is just Combining a touch of glamour with Acropolis views, the Executive lounge 35 minutes from Athens' International contemporary design, this restaurant offers private check-in, complimentary Airport by direct subway. The hotel is also offers an exquisite selection of breakfast and a rich selection of snacks just a few minutes’ walk from Athens most Mediterranean dishes. Available for lunch and beverages throughout the day. famous attractions, such as Acropolis, or dinner, it also serves the richest Sunday Agora, Kallimarmaro Stadium, National Lunch Buffet with kid’s corner. SHOPS Garden and many important museums. • Premium jewellery • Luxury concierge 7 2 • Pastry shop AIRPORT • Car rental 9 • Barber shop 6 1 M H.A. GYM 5 This stylish wellness club overlooking 8 the city of Athens is the perfect place to 4 recharge your batteries after a busy day of sightseeing. Enjoy a fully-equipped gym, 3 massage therapies, and facials. SWIMMING POOL POINTS Hilton Athens features the largest outdoor 1. Syntagma Square pool in the center of Athens. This urban 2. The Athens Concert Hall OUT AND ABOUT oasis features a shallow pool for kids and 3. Kallimarmaro Stadium Discover a host of popular attractions and a pool bar & restaurant. Open from May places, including: until October. 4. Acropolis 5. National Gallery • National Art Gallery 6. Benaki Museum • Lycabettus Hill 7. Lycabettus Hill • Kolonaki upmarket district 8. National Garden • Pangrati hip neighbourhood 9 Kolonaki • Museum of Cycladic Art SYMBOLS • Byzantine Museum M. Evangelismos Metro Station • Benaki museum of Greek Culture H.A. Hilton Athens • Syntagma Square • Plaka picturesque area • Kallimarmaro stadium • Acropolis MEETINGS AND EVENTS Widely recognized as the best business hotel in Greece, Hilton Athens has a suitable space for any event, conference, exhibition or private party. Whether planning a business function or social event, Hilton Athens offers a wide range of versatile venues to suit all needs. 23 contemporary meeting rooms with capacity for up to 1,100 people State-of-the-art facilities High speed wireless internet Executive Lounge Fully-equipped Business Centre Over 6,000m2 of versatile event space Function room with Acropolis view Natural daylight in most of the rooms Swimming pool and terrace spaces ROOM LAYOUTS -... - - •••... •••... .---..... •.•..•• .•. .• •••... •••... .---..... •.••••• ..... Theatre Classroom Cabaret ::+::::+:: . :ι ι: ::+::::+:: ::+:: •. •. :ι ι: ::+::::+:: ·..ι··. -­···· ::+::::+:: ::+:: Boardroom U-Shape Banquet Dinner Dance Reception Conference And Event Rooms Capacity Chart ' - - - •• - (!)(!) @'f ... 4} •• Ξ Ξ Area Dlmenslons Η� ;Η �� ·:�:.. :ι· ll� LJ :�$� !!�! . : . Name Locatlon (m2Ι L Χ W Χ Η (m) Thoatro Classroom Ci1barot Bo.1rdroom U-Shapo B.-ιnquot DιnnorDanco Rocoptιon Terpsichore Α + Β + C Convention 670 43χ15χ4.4 750 400 288 120 90 528 492 600 Terpsίchore Α Convention 360 24xlS χ 4.4 400 200 192 72 84 312 264 350 Terpsichore Β Convention 180 12 χ 15 χ 4.4 180 98 72 42 51 144 120 200 TerpsichoreC Convention 112 17 χ 15χ 4.4 70 63 48 36 40 96 72 100 Terpsichore D Convention 425 32χ 15 χ 4.4 350 180 175 90 80 348 324 350 Terpsichore Ballroom Conventlon 1290 33 χ 39χ 4.4 1100 600 480 972 924 1300 Erato Α+ Β+ C Convention 190 24 χ 8 χ 4.4 160 80 80 62 65 144 120 180 Erato Α Convention 64 8 χ 8 χ4.4 40 27 24 20 23 48 60 Erato 8 Convention 64 8 χ 8χ4.4 40 27 24 20 23 48 60 EratoC Convention 64 8 χ 8χ4.4 40 27 24 20 23 36 60 Hesperides Convention 315 21χ 15χ 5.2 300 144 128 40 54 252 228 250 Hesperides Lobby Convention 200 25.5 χ7.2 and 6.9 χ 10.2 200 Galaxy Roof 192 16χ 12χ 3 180 102 88 30 42 144 120 180 Galaxy Pre-Function Roof 60 80 Thalia 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 Pool 435 33.5 χ 13 χ 2.5 300 200 184 312 288 300 Thalίa 1 Pool 74 10χ 74 χ 2.5 50 30 32 24 27 60 36 50 Thalίa 2 Pool 120 10χ 13.5 χ 2.5 80 54 40 30 36 72 48 80 Thalia 3 Pool 105 6.9χ 15 χ 2.5 90 54 48 30 36 84 60 80 Thalia 4 Pool 136 8.5 χ 16 χ2.5 110 63 64 42 48 96 72 100 Kos Mezzanine 25 4.3χ 6 χ 2.3 20 10 12 lkarla Mezzanine 25 42 χ 6χ 2.3 20 10 12 Patmos Mezzanine 44 4.3χ 6 χ 2.3 16 Paros Mezzanine 21 6.9 χ 3.3 χ 2.3 8 Santorini 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 Mezzanine 287 16.7 χ 18 χ 2.3 220 140 136 228 250 Santorini 1 Mezzanίne 51 8.5χ 6 χ 2.5 50 28 24 16 20 36 40 Santorin1 2 Mezzanine 51 8.Sx6x2.3 50 28 24 16 20 36 40 Santorin1 3 Mezzanine 40 Βχ 5χ 2.3 20 14 Santorini 4 Mezzanine 39 6.Sx6χ 2.3 25 18 16 10 14 24 20 Santorini 5 Mezzanίne 41 6.8 χ 6 χ 2.3 44 28 24 12 14 36 40 Santorini 6 Mezzanine 65 6.8χ 9.5χ 2.3 60 36 32 16 22 48 60 FLOOR MAPS KEY Meeting/Conference Rooms Roof Level Foyer/Public Space FLOORPrivate MAPS KEY Roof Level Meeting/Conference Rooms Terrace Foyer/Public Space Cloakroom Private Galaxy Terrace Amenities Pre-function Space Terrace FLOOR MAPS KEY Meeting/Conference Rooms Convention Level Mezzanine Level Foyer/Public Space Convention Level FLOOR MAPS KEY Private Terpsichore Ballroom SantoriniAmenities Meeting/Conference Rooms Mezzanine Level C B A Foyer/Public Space Private Pre-Function Area 4 5 Terpsichore Ballroom Ikaria 6 Ramp D Raised Section Patmos Erato Cloakroom 2 C B A 1 Kos Terrace 3 Paros Ramp Hilton Meetings Garden Hesperides FLOOR MAPS KEY Meeting/Conference Rooms Pool Level Pool Level Foyer/Public Space Private Ramp Pre-Function Area Pre-Function Thalia Space 1 2 3 4 Terrace Pool ATHENS www.athens.hilton.com.
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