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Hotel Athens Imperial 2-6 M. Alexandrou, Karaiskaki str., 104 37, Athens Metro Station Metaxourgeio Tel.: +30 210 52 01 600, Fax: +30 210 52 25 524 • e-mail: [email protected] www.classicalhotels.com Classical Athens Imperial Rooms & Amenities Distinctive and welcoming, the Classical rectly to Karaiskaki Square. area in open plan style. Elegantly deco- Athens Imperial is one of the city’s most rated, and with marble bathroom with stylish and vibrant hotels. Its monumen- GUEST ROOMS & SUITES separate shower cabin and exclusive tal facade ushers guests into a tastefully The Classical Athens Imperial has a to- luxury guest amenities. All Junior Suites furnished and arty interior that combines tal of 261 rooms including 25 suites. All offer King Beds. contemporary decoration with timeless guestrooms are equipped with individu- elegance. Its state-of-art business facili- ally controlled air-conditioning, work- Corner Junior Suites: ties can transform guest rooms into an ing desk, refrigerated private maxi-bar, office and host conferences and meet- in room safe, satellite TV with 24-hour ings for up to 1,400 people, while the 7th movie channel, coffee making facilities, floor has been tailored to the needs of direct dial telephone, High-Speed Inter- discerning business executives. Over- net Access and voicemail. The marbled look the city from the roof garden, facing bathrooms accompanied by lavish vani- the Parthenon and enjoying a cocktail by ties and makeup/shaving mirror; most the pool. have separate shower cabin and feature fine personal-care items, hair dryers, slippers and terry bathrobes. Additional- Located on building’s corner on all ly, all suites and deluxe rooms on the 7th floors, and with approximately 50 square floor are equipped with iron, iron-board meters of space they consist of a spa- and coffee-machine. cious bedroom and large sitting area with working desk, in open plan style. Stylishly Classical Guest Rooms: decorated with elegant furnishings and exclusive luxury guest amenities. Appro- priate for triple occupancy, most of them with panoramic city view. Available with LOCATION King bed. Executive Suites: Located on all floors, they provide 26 square meters of space. The decor is contemporary with elegant furnishings, working desk, marble bathroom and lux- Within the historical center of Athens, ury amenities. Classic rooms are avail- this impressive deluxe hotel is in walking able with King or Twin beds. distance from the National Theatre and Located on all floors, they occupy 50 square meters of space and consist of minutes from the Acropolis by metro. Deluxe Guest Rooms: The Classical Athens Imperial provides one bedroom and separate sitting room easy access to all areas both within and with second TV set. Stylishly decorated outside the city centre, as it is across with elegant furnishings and exclusive Athens Metro station and minutes away luxury guest amenities. Appropriate for from Central Train station and National triple occupancy, most of them with pan- Highway. Classical Athens Imperial is an oramic city view. Available with King bed. ideal base for exploring Athens, equally convenient for business or leisure travel- Corner Executive Suites: ers. Located mainly on the upper floors of the hotel, they provide 30 square meters of TRANSPORTATION space, while most of them offer Acropo- Athens’s International airport El.Venizelos lis or Lycabettus Hill view. They consist is 36 km from the Hotel. Easy private or of a spacious room, working desk, and public transportation is available. Cen- marble bathroom with separate shower tral Athens train station is in a walking cabin and luxury amenities. The Deluxe distance. Opposite from hotel, the Athe- rooms are available with choice of a King nian Metro provides access to the most or Twin beds. areas of Athens and the International Airport. Achilleos street (hotel frontage) Junior Suites: Located on the 2nd through the 4th floor, directly leads to the national highway. Located on all on hotel’s corner, these Suites are 55 floors they provide square meters and consist of one bed- FROM THE AIRPORT: 44 square meters room and separate sitting room. Spa- Driving the main highway with direction of space offering cious marble bathroom with separate to Athens (Attiki Odos), taking “Pireas- panoramic city shower cabin. Luxurious furnishings, all Lamia” exit, turning left to Piraeus direc- view. The Junior equipped with top quality guest ameni- tion. After Athens central Bus station Suites consist of ties. They are appropriate for triple occu- “Ktel” (left side), on the traffic lights, turn a spacious bed- pancy and, available with King bed. left. This is Athinon Avenue, leading di- room and sitting 2 Classical Athens Imperial R o o m s & A m e n i t i e s Corner Deluxe Suites: …in the Room: RECREATION Fitness gallery: Located on the 5th through the 8th floor, on hotel’s corner, with Acropolis view. • Exquisite Designers Fabrics These 55 square meters of space con- • Queen Size Beds & Twins sist of one bedroom and separate sit- • Down Comforters and Pillows ting room. Spacious marble bathroom Work out in the fully equipped fitness • Working Desk with lamp with separate shower cabin. Luxurious room, or choose to simply indulge yourself furnishings, all equipped with top qual- • Marble Bathrooms with a sauna or a steam bath. Professional ity guest amenities. Appropriate for tri- • Make-up & Shaving mirror trainers and experienced therapists are ple occupancy, available with one King • Hairdryer at-hand to offer a wide range of massage, bed. • Separate shower cabin skin-care, beauty and fitness treatments at (most of the rooms) the Elixir Fitness Gallery on the 8th floor. Gold Presidential Suite: • Luxurious Bathroom Amenities • Slippers & terry bathrobes • In-Room Safe deposit box • Maxi bar • Direct-Dial Phone • Voice Mail • Satellite and Pay TV (movie channels) • Hi-Fi CD • Coffee making facilities Located on the Executive floor, overlook- • Iron, ironing-board ing Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, sets (for all suites & deluxe rooms on 7th floor) hotel’s top accommodation. The Presi- • Individual thermostat Controller dential Suite occupies 90 square meters • Smoke detectors and Sprinklers Pool: of space and consists of a large bed- • Soundproofed windows room and separate dining room seating • Free high speed Internet Access 8 persons, spacious sitting area with 2 • Evening Turndown sofas, large screen TV set, wide working • 24-hour in Room Dining desk, 2 marble bathrooms and stereo …Business Services: system. Available with King size bed. The Presidential Suite connects with a superior room, which may be used as second bedroom. GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES Indulge: • Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) Outdoor swimming pool located on roof • Concierge Services top with panoramic view of Athens. • Multi-Lingual Staff • Business Lounge • Express • 24-Hours Business Centre laundry • Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) / dry cleaning • Extensive Banquet facilities service • Conference Hall (up to 1.400 persons) • Baby Sitting • Direct dial phone Services • Laptop available • Non • Computer Smoking • Fax Rooms • Photocopy Machine • Private • Printer Parking • Wireless phone Off-site recreation: • Car rental • ISDN & ADSL telephone lines • Tennis • Metro Station • Secretarial services • Golf across the • Diving Street • Windsurfing • Physician on call 3 Classical Athens Imperial F o o d RESTAURANTS & BARS “Asia Fresh Restaurant” Discover Asia Fresh Restaurant, where authentic sushi and a great variety of Japanese recipes offer you addictive tastes in an Asian urban-minimalistic setting. Try the best maki, nigiri, sashimi and the most delicious crunchy duck- talk of the town- accompanied with sake! “Hippy Chic Lounge Bar” Natural daylight filters through from the impressive 7 storey atrium, illuminating the tree – piece of art – hanging in the air. Ideal charming spot for private rendez-vous, small gatherings, and cocktails before or after a night out. Serving all kinds of beverages and light snacks, the Hippy Chic lounge bar is the hotel’s most lively area. Open daily from 07.00 am to 02.00 am. “Island 12 o’clock” Rise up to the 9th floor to our rooftop pool bar where the beautiful people soak up the gorgeous views. Feast for the eyes: the view of the city from the Acropolis and the Lycabettus Hill to the Saronic Gulf. Reserve a deck chair, get wet and sip an evening cocktail. Open daily from 10.00am to 02.00 am, April to October. 4 Classical Athens Imperial Conference & Banqueting CONFERENCE & BANQUETING FACILITIES: Classical Athens Imperial offers conference facilities to accommodate up to 1.400 persons. Flexible spaces with planning as- sistance to adapt perfectly to your needs. High tech equipment that accommodates most demanding presentation and com- munication requirements is available upon request. Experienced staff on site to respond promptly to every demand and ensure your meetings´ success. Audio Visual Services & Equipment • Public address system with wireless hand-held and tie-clip microphones, table-top microphones, speaker microphones • Simultaneous interpretation system fulfilling the European Union specifications • T.V. monitors / PLASMA / Proscreens • Tape recording (single or double) and in-print publication • Camera video projectors • Data video projectors • Front & Back projection screens • Personal Computers & peripheral, Laptops • Video players • DVD players • Wired or wireless voting system • Video conference • Satellite links • Videowalls • Flipcharts • Technical secretariat, Fax & laser printers • Stage lighting & special lighting effects • Stage scenery designing. Upon request 5 Classical Athens Imperial Places of Interest ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES The Pnyx is unspectacular. It is a small Roman temple in the centre of Athens, Acropolis hill surrounded by parkland, with a large southeast of the Acropolis. Begun in the flat platform of eroded stone set into its 6th century BC, it was not completed until side. The Pnyx was used for popular the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the assemblies in Athens as early as 507 2nd century AD. In was at that time the BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes largest temple in Greece.
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