WorldHotels Launches in Greece with Iconic Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki

Makedonia Palace Hotel. Photo source: Makedonia Palace.

WorldHotels recently announced that the Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki has joined the WorldHotels Luxury collection as the brand’s first hotel in Greece. WorldHotels is a leading hotel brand with a collection of properties in over 200 iconic destinations worldwide.

Established in 1972, Makedonia Palace is considered a landmark hotel located on Thessaloniki’s seafront. Today the hotel combines its rich history with a recently revamped look merging aristocratic style with contemporary design.

According to WorldHotels President Ron Pohl, the “iconic” Makedonia Palace is the perfect property to launch the WorldHotels brand in Greece.

“Expanding our global brand footprint with our launch in Greece is an exciting milestone for WorldHotels as we continue to build our portfolio of incredible properties around the world,” Pohl said.

Makedonia Palace Hotel room view. Photo source: Makedonia Palace.

The Makedonia Palace Hotel offers guests a full suite of luxury offerings and services and boasts complete wellness amenities, including the largest traditional hammam in Greece, an outdoor swimming pool by the seafront, a fitness center, and sauna facilities.

The hotel’s Salonica restaurant, one of the city’s most awarded restaurants, is a prime example of Mediterranean flavors and gastronomy.

Furthermore, Makedonia Palace, renowned for its organization of all types of events and conferences, offers a 900 square meters ballroom, as well as a functional 2,000 square meters conference center with a capacity of 1,000 people.

Makedonia Palace Hotel lobby. Photo source: Makedonia Palace.

Makedonia Palace General Manager Alkis Sotiriou said he expects the hotel’s addition to WorldHotels portfolio to lead to a fruitful collaboration. “Together we will bring Thessaloniki and Makedonia Palace Hotel to the position they deserve, around the globe,” he said.

Following the collaboration announced, guests staying at the Makedonia Palace Hotel can enjoy the benefits of the leading loyalty program, WorldHotels RewardsSM, where members receive exclusive access and privileges at any of the upscale, independent hotels worldwide.

Makedonia Palace Hotel room view. Photo source: Makedonia Palace.

“It is truly a proud moment that the remarkable Makedonia Palace has joined WorldHotels as the first hotel in Greece and Southeastern Europe,” said President & CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWH) Group Southeastern Europe Carol Marriott, adding that the company was looking forward to “a mutually successful partnership in the years ahead”.

WorldHotels Collection is a privately held hotel soft brand within the BWH Hotel Group global network. Founded by independent hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality, it is comprised of four unique collections, each with its own personality and style to appeal to the needs of today’s traveler: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive, and WorldHotels Crafted.