Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens

Excellent Athens Hotel

I stayed in the Athens Grand Bretagne for a conference, and greatly enjoyed the excellent hospitality, luxurious rooms and spaces, wondeful food, great rooftop views and central location.

The hotel is located in a historical building on Syntagma Square, the very center of modern Athens. During WWII it served as headquarters for the British army. It was rennovated and refurbished before the 2004 olympic ganes.

The hotel is within easy walking distance from the main commercial avenues, the Plaka quarter, the Parliament and national Gardens, the Kolonaki museums, and more. The Acropolis is also reachable on foot from the hotel. The Syntagma underground station next to the hotel provides access to both the blue and red lines.

In the morning, having breakfast in the roof restaurant on the 8th floor with a breath-taking, sweeping view of the Acropolis was the best way to start our day. In the evening there is a rooftop-bar in the same place, with unbeatable views of the flood-lit Acropolis, which creates a special, enchanted atmosphere.

Service was excellent, and so was the food.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Luxury Travel, Business Travel

Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens Photo: Breakfast with a view: Grand Bretagne Hotel,Athens

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luxurious reflection of Greek hospitality....

Athens oldest (modern) hotel

I didn't stay here but it is such an impressive building that I had to include it in my tips. The hotel is part of the Starwood Hotel chain and is listed as one of Conde Naste Traveler's 100 Best Hotels of the World.

While searching for accommodation in Athens, I came across the Grande Bretagne but it was way too expensive for me. It must be absolutely wonderful to stay here and when I have mucho moolah, I just might.

Unique Quality: It is situated in a prime location across from Constitution Square, the House of Parliament and the National Gardens. It is also walking distance to many attractions, shopping centers, dining & entertainment centers.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Business Travel, Spa and Resort, Luxury Travel

Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens Photo: Beautiful hotel

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Wonderful Hotel

The first night in Athens we stayed at the Grand Bretagne and its defenitly worth every penny. Its a wonderful hotel with very ornate re-furbishing in all the rooms. Almost impeccable service.

I say this because my wife was sick with a stomach virus. They went out of the way to get a doctor. Anything that I asked for, like extra ice, thermometer and the doctor prescribed medicines were rushed the the room as quick as possible.

This is definitly one of the best room service I have experience at any 5 star hotel. A really wonderful hotel and extreemly helpful staff who go out of the way to serve you.

Unique Quality: Excellent personalized customer service from the staff. Impeccable service.

High Class

I think the Grand Bretagne is the most expensive hotel in Athens. Not that it isn't worth it. It's a very very nice hotel, and I would say definitely stay there if you have the money. It's right in Syntagma Square near shopping and great restaurants. Very, very nice.

Unique Quality: The restaurant is fantastic. Also, I believe they have drivers for guests that are willing to pay for them. You know, to and from the airport, city tours etc. (in a mercedes)
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• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Business Travel, Luxury Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons

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Grand Dame of Athens

Exquisite, like a palace. Rooms very comfortable, and staff very attentive to your every need. Well located across the street from their seat of government. Cabs at the curb will take you all over the city for a reasonable fare. Food was exceptional. Bathrooms were like a trip back in time, but very adequate. The tub was huge, the sinks were ca 1920, but magnificent. Large windows with beautiful views.

Unique Quality: Grand staircases, appointments like a castle.

Elegant but old fashioned

A landmark in Syntagma Square and situated opposite the Greek Parliament and the National Gardens. A bit old fashioned when I visited but still a magnificent hotel at a great location.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel

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The Best Place To Stay

I've never stayed in this hotel but I heard that it's the best place to stay. It's been number 1 place for all Heads of State since it was built in 1862 and it's 1 of the best-known hotels in the world.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Family Travel

Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens Photo: the famous hotel

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Centrally Located and luxurious

My husband and I were only in Greece for the weekend so we splurged on this hotel. It was late November so there were Christmas decorations, parades and so much activity and eye candy! The hotel was very nice, lovely marble bathrooms and nice sized rooms.

Unique Quality: The hotel decor had such rich taste. The location of it was great too. We walked from our hotel to the parthenon and the ruins. I was sad we were only there for one weekend!

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens Photo: Hotel Grande Bretagne

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