With a simple notice on its website, international hotel chain Ledra Marriot announced that it will not operate its hotel in Athens as of the end of the year. After 30 years with presence in Athens, the Hotel will not operate under Marriot anymore.
“Please be advised that as of December, 31st 2013 the hotel will no longer operate as a Marriott.” (marriott.com)
According to daily Kathimerini, the company that owns the hotel , the Paraskevaides group, and the international hotel chain did not come to an agreement to renew the management module contract that expires at the end of the year. the Marriott has operating the management of the hotel.
Sources told Kathimerini, that “the company owner will seek new cooperation for the management of the unit, while the Marriott reportedly retains its interest in the Athenian destination.”
Ledra Marriot international announced also that it will not accept bookings for its Athens hotel as of 1.1.2014.