Grand Hyatt Athens REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
May 22, 2018, 12:36 am
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Grand Hyatt Athens REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Finally, a new city announced in Europe: Athens.
"Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with both Henderson Park and Hines for the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece, Grand Hyatt Athens. The opening is expected in Q3 2018. The hotel will be managed by Kokari Limited and will deliver bold and vibrant luxury for guests in this iconic destination.
The 310-room hotel will be centrally located on Syngrou Avenue in Athens’ Koukaki district, close to golf courses, restaurants and within walking distance of Filopappos Hill. Grand Hyatt Athens will be uniquely designed to reflect its Greek culture with dramatic architecture and innovative design. First-class accommodations will welcome guests along with a spectacular rooftop bar and restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a stunning view of the Acropolis. Additional amenities will include best-in-class food and beverage venues, more than 11,600 square feet of meeting space as well as a spa and fitness center.
Full press release:
Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article99927.html
"Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with both Henderson Park and Hines for the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece, Grand Hyatt Athens. The opening is expected in Q3 2018. The hotel will be managed by Kokari Limited and will deliver bold and vibrant luxury for guests in this iconic destination.
The 310-room hotel will be centrally located on Syngrou Avenue in Athens’ Koukaki district, close to golf courses, restaurants and within walking distance of Filopappos Hill. Grand Hyatt Athens will be uniquely designed to reflect its Greek culture with dramatic architecture and innovative design. First-class accommodations will welcome guests along with a spectacular rooftop bar and restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a stunning view of the Acropolis. Additional amenities will include best-in-class food and beverage venues, more than 11,600 square feet of meeting space as well as a spa and fitness center.
Full press release:
Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article99927.html
Last edited by 59Impala; May 22, 2018 at 8:14 am
May 22, 2018, 2:56 pm
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Isn't there also supposed to be a Hyatt Regency coming for Athens? Or have they changed their minds and gone with the Grand Hyatt branding?
May 22, 2018, 4:43 pm
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May 23, 2018, 1:39 am
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May 24, 2018, 3:33 am
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Even seem to be pushing for a Q2 / July opening:
https://m.naftemporiki.gr/story/1353...uly-18-opening
https://m.naftemporiki.gr/story/1353...uly-18-opening
May 24, 2018, 8:19 am
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The location is quite inconvenient for the major sites.....even worse then the Hilton. It might be the reason the original hotel in that location ( Athens Ledra) couldn't make a go of it with all the recent good competition in the heart of the ancient zone.
May 27, 2018, 12:19 am
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Very excited to get a Hyatt in my hometown nonetheless.
May 27, 2018, 10:39 am
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Having never been to Athens but always wanting to go, how is the mass transit situation here in general and with regards to this hotel location? What would be the realistic expectations for time and ease to get to major sites from here? How seedy we talking also?
May 29, 2018, 6:56 pm
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Prostitutes and strip clubs. The area hasn't improved at all in 35+ years. I can't understand why the Hyatt is going into that location. My husband is a Globalist with Hyatt and a nobody with Hilton, yet we will choose the Hilton each and every time over that location.