What a symbol: for his return to Athens after a five-year absence, Marriott has taken up residence in the former Metropolitan building, especially opposite the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This new temple of culture, designed by Renzo Piano inaugurated two years ago, embodies the country's renewed optimism after long years of austerity. In its own way, the Marriott Athens is part of the same logic, that of the renaissance of the Greek capital. With 366 rooms and suites, the hotel boasts a prime location for a 'bleisure' stay with a focus on culture.
Like the neighbouring foundation - home to the opera and the national library - the Marriott Athens hotel combines Greek cultural heritage with the present: from the lobby to the meeting rooms, the design by Wimberly Interiors London is in shades of blue and gold, a tribute to the port and ancient Greek jewellery. On the ground floor, the M Club offers executive customers a privileged area with a selection of drinks and other nibbles. And at the top, the rooftop The establishment is the perfect complement to the project, with a delightful swimming pool and a bar-restaurant - the e&o Athens - offering breathtaking views of the cultural foundation and, beyond, the Aegean Sea. The gastronomic section is completed on the ground floor by the restaurant Made in Athens and its open kitchen, which also hosts the breakfast session every morning.
While the new Athens Marriott address is based relatively far from the 'traditional' business district, a shuttle - is made available by the hotel, which drops passengers off right in the heart of this area of Syntagma where most of the economic players are based. By focusing on the south of the Greek capital, Marriott has perhaps made the most strategic choice for attracting business travellers. For it is in this area that the capital's economic future is at stake - at least in part: the Piraeus the neighbouring city has embarked on a vast transformation. All around the famous Athenian port, major works have begun to improve the infrastructure and, above all, the accessibility of the area. In a few weeks' time, the tramway will have started operating, pending the arrival of the metro, scheduled for 2022. Finally, the port will be linked directly to the international airport.
Finally, to meet the specific expectations of business customers, the new establishment has not hesitated to devote more than 1,000 m² of infrastructure - 1,067 m², to be exact - to business facilities. meetings & events. The establishment was able to inaugurate these facilities with great fanfare, hosting the event TED Salonthe architects Alison Killing and Xavier Vilalta were invited to explore the theme: " History as a gateway to the past for understanding modern culture".. Marriott has been a partner of the famous conference series for two years, and aims to go beyond the simple concept of accommodation by enhancing the experience of its customers and members of its loyalty programme with this 'idea machine', which can also be accessed in the rooms thanks to the conference videos integrated into the entertainment system.
" With the opening of the Marriott Hotel AthensWe are delighted to introduce the brand's new design to the vibrant city of Athens. "John Licence, Vice President of Premium and Select Brands Europe at Marriott International, is delighted. He added: " This hotel illustrates the momentum and evolution of Marriott Hotels as it continues to reinvent the guest experience around the world through contemporary design, elegant public spaces and intuitive technology. ".
